Behavioral Health Therapist (Evenings and Weekends)
Innovative Therapeutic Services, LLC, Baltimore, MD, United States
About the Role
Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to provide behavioral health services to children and adolescents in a structured juvenile detention center setting. This role involves working with youth diagnosed with a range of Axis I disorders, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Join our collaborative behavioral health team and enjoy a structured environment with consistent scheduling that is free from frequent cancellations and excessive productivity demands.
Position Details
This is a part-time position (12-24 hours per week) focused on evening and weekend coverage:
Evening shifts up to 8:00 PM
Weekend shifts: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Scheduling is flexible based on facility needs
Core Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 8-12 youth
Provide individual therapy, group counseling, and family engagement sessions (45-60 minutes)
Facilitate weekly psychoeducational groups (1 hour)
Conduct required screenings, assessments, and follow-ups
Provide crisis intervention services and complete corresponding documentation
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including youth staffings
Collaborate effectively with the behavioral health team
Qualifications and Requirements
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
Active Maryland licensure (e.g., LGPC, LCPC, ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C)
Minimum of three years of professional counseling experience
Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in juvenile justice or similar settings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with technology (e.g., Google Docs)
Ability to pass federal, state, and Child Protective Services (CPS) background checks
Reliable transportation
Key Competencies
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
Flexibility, creativity, and problem‑solving ability
Commitment to ethical, trauma‑informed, and high‑quality care
About Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS)
Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a growing Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence‑based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team provides high‑quality psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management grounded in trauma‑informed and client‑centered care.
As part of our strategic expansion, ITS is extending mental health services throughout Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) centers across Maryland. This expansion reflects our mission to increase access to high‑quality behavioral health care for justice‑involved youth while creating meaningful opportunities for clinicians to contribute to systems‑level impact, professional growth, and community‑based change.
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Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to provide behavioral health services to children and adolescents in a structured juvenile detention center setting. This role involves working with youth diagnosed with a range of Axis I disorders, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Join our collaborative behavioral health team and enjoy a structured environment with consistent scheduling that is free from frequent cancellations and excessive productivity demands.
Position Details
This is a part-time position (12-24 hours per week) focused on evening and weekend coverage:
Evening shifts up to 8:00 PM
Weekend shifts: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Scheduling is flexible based on facility needs
Core Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 8-12 youth
Provide individual therapy, group counseling, and family engagement sessions (45-60 minutes)
Facilitate weekly psychoeducational groups (1 hour)
Conduct required screenings, assessments, and follow-ups
Provide crisis intervention services and complete corresponding documentation
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, including youth staffings
Collaborate effectively with the behavioral health team
Qualifications and Requirements
Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
Active Maryland licensure (e.g., LGPC, LCPC, ADT, CSC-AD, CAC-AD, LGADC, LCADC, LMSW, LCSW, LCSW-C)
Minimum of three years of professional counseling experience
Experience working with children and adolescents, preferably in juvenile justice or similar settings
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with technology (e.g., Google Docs)
Ability to pass federal, state, and Child Protective Services (CPS) background checks
Reliable transportation
Key Competencies
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities
Flexibility, creativity, and problem‑solving ability
Commitment to ethical, trauma‑informed, and high‑quality care
About Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS)
Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a growing Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence‑based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team provides high‑quality psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management grounded in trauma‑informed and client‑centered care.
As part of our strategic expansion, ITS is extending mental health services throughout Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) centers across Maryland. This expansion reflects our mission to increase access to high‑quality behavioral health care for justice‑involved youth while creating meaningful opportunities for clinicians to contribute to systems‑level impact, professional growth, and community‑based change.
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