Mental Health Therapist (Western, MD) (11276)
Listed compensation
$34-$38/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Allegany & Garrett Counties - Oakland and Cumberland, MD 00000Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $34.00 - $38.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: Monday - FridayJob Category: Counselors and TherapistsMental Health Therapist– Crisis Services Garrett County or Allegany County (In- person or Remote) $34–$38 per hour Full- Time | Shifts Available: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM | Monday- Friday Be the Calm in the Crisis. Help individuals find st
- ability, safety, and support during their most vulnerable moments.
About Us Baltimore Crisis Response, Inc. (BCRI) is a nationally recognized nonprofit dedicated to delivering person-centered behavioral health crisis care. Since 1992, we have provided timely, compassionate, and community-based support to individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges across Maryland.
The Opportunity We are seeking a Licensed Clinician to provide person-focused therapeutic services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises of varying acuity, including those related to mental health, substance use, and withdrawal. As part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will conduct assessments, deliver crisis interventions, coordinate referrals, and help individuals and families develop outcome-based treatment goals that support long-term recovery and st
- ability. What You’ll Do Provide a full range of crisis and stabilization services for clients with diverse behavioral health needs. Conduct behavioral health assessments for individuals in acute crisis. Collaborate with peers, nurses, and other professionals to deliver crisis interventions, de-escalation, and supportive counseling. Coordinate care with support systems, arranging transportation to ERs, shelters, or outpatient services as needed. Refer individuals to outpatient facilities and services using established processes. Deliver short-term, evidence-based counseling within scope of practice, supporting both individuals and their families. Participate in MCRSS and other professional trainings. Serve as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain compliance with BCRI policies, procedures, and professional expectations. Perform additional authorized tasks aligned with the role.
Qualifications
Qualifications What You Bring Master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work (MSW). Maryland licensure: LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, or LCSW-C (super
- vision provided for LGPCs and LMSWs). At least 2 years of clinical experience preferred. Strong clinical judgment and crisis intervention skills. Valid, unrestricted driver’s license required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with EHR/EMR systems preferred.
Why Join BCRI Provide life-saving support for individuals in crisis. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 403(b) Retirement Plan. Generous PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays. Super
- vision provided for LGPCs and LMSWs. Join a mission-driven, impact-focused team committed to compassionate crisis care. Your Skills Can Save Lives. This is more than a counseling role — it’s an opportunity to be a vital lifeline for individuals and families in Allegany County. Apply today and be part of Maryland’s most trusted crisis response team.
Key Responsibilities
Provide person-centered crisis and stabilization services for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. Conduct assessments, deliver crisis interventions, and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and active Maryland licensure (LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, or LCSW-C). At least two years of clinical experience is preferred along with a valid driver's license.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist (Western, MD) (11276) at CarePoint Response a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Counselor Career Context
In Maryland, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (67 salary observations; 117 listings), vs ~$74k nationally (1,583 salary observations; 4,379 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 14% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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