Behavioral Health Therapist II, Outpatient Behavioral Health, Elkton

ChristianaCare’s Outpatient Behavioral Health-Cecil department is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and detail-oriented Behavioral Health Therapist II who demonstrates strong clinical expertise, trauma-informed care, has the ability to build trusting therapeutic relationships with diverse patient population and has a deep commitment to patient-centered outcomes to support our site in Elkton, Maryland.

This Behavioral Health Therapist provides office based clinical assessment and mental health therapy services for a diverse caseload of patients.

Work Schedule: Monday- Friday: Day Shift

No Weekends or Holidays

Remote options may be available but are not guaranteed. Availability of remote work is determined by patient demand and current departmental needs.

Why You’ll Love Working at ChristianaCare

Comprehensive, First‑Day Health Coverage

Comprehensive first‑day coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Enjoy low deductibles, plus $0 copays for unlimited primary care (in‑office or virtual) with ChristianaCare providers and unlimited urgent care visits at GoHealth facilities.

Generous Paid Time Off

Enjoy prorated days of PTO each year, including 7 major holidays, with options to roll over or cash out unused time.

Tuition Reimbursement for Career Growth

Advance your education with up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.

Grow Your Family with Confidence

We’re here to support every step of your journey to parenthood—whatever that looks like for you. From advanced fertility care through Progyny to free maternity education and support, plus up to $5,000 in adoption assistance, our benefits are designed to help you build your family with confidence and care.

Paid Parental Leave

Receive 12 weeks of paid parental leave to support your growing family, after one year of service.

Retirement Planning & Financial Well-Being

Access two retirement plans, including a 403(b) with up to a 50% match and a company-funded contribution of 3%–5% based on service. Plus, take advantage of free financial coaching, counseling, and budgeting support.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts individual psychotherapy with assigned patients and group therapy sessions using evidence-based practices.

• Conducts psychosocial evaluations to provide diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations.
• Develops coordinated treatment plan in collaboration with other members of the treatment team.
• Reports and updates pertinent patient information to physician and treatment team in a timely manner.
• Identifies milieu deficits and assists in implementing appropriate measures to meet needs.
• Tracks referrals of patients requesting services.
• Ongoing coordination of care with medical providers and psychiatric providers inside and outside the ChristianaCare.
• Completes clinical documentation in a concise, accurate, and timely manner with proper use of technology.

Participates in all milieu meetings, i. e., practice huddles, team meeting, clinical supervision, community meetings etc.

Participates in all assigned programs and attends all continuing education opportunities to meet job requirements and maintain current knowledge of the practice of psychotherapy and social work.

• Completes work virtually, in-person and in multi-disciplinary set
• Performs other related duties as required.

Position Qualifications

Must hold an active Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) license through the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners, or an active Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) license through the Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

2 years or more of experience as a therapist in an out-patient mental health setting strongly preferred

At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care.

Whether a position can be supported for remote work will be assessed based on whether ChristianaCare is able to meet the business requirements of the proposed remote location.

• Feel free to apply and come join us at ChristianaCare!
• Annual Compensation Range $68,161.60 - $109,054.40

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Post End Date
• Dec 31, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit careers.christianacare.org