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Baltimore Crisis Response
Cumberland, Maryland

Mental Health Therapist (Western, MD) (9523)

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$34–$38 per hour

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Cumberland & Oakland - Oakland and Cumberland, MD 00000Position Type: Part TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $34.00 - $38.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: EveningsJob Category: Counselors and TherapistsMental Health Therapist– Crisis Services Garrett County or Allegany County (In- person or Remote) $34–$38 per hour Part-Time or PRN | Shifts Available: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM Be the Calm in the Crisis. Help individuals find stability, 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 stability.

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 (supervision 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. Supervision 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

The therapist will provide a full range of crisis and stabilization services, including conducting behavioral health assessments and delivering crisis interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities also involve coordinating care, arranging necessary transportation, making referrals, and delivering short-term, evidence-based counseling to individuals and families.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's degree in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Social Work, along with active Maryland licensure (LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, or LCSW-C), with supervision available for certain licenses. A minimum of two years of clinical experience is preferred, along with strong clinical judgment and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care CoordinationReferral Management

Counselor Career Context

Of the 48 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 8% have no call, 71% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 27 employers

401k / retirement match
76% this job
CME allowance
55%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cumberland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$168k
Typical market rent
$1,000/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Baltimore Crisis Response

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Generous PTO – Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays
Supervision provided for LGPCs and LMSWs