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CarePoint Response
Oakland, Maryland · Hybrid

Therapist

Counselor / TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$34-$38/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 45m ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Job Location: Allegany & Garrett Counties - Oakland and Cumberland, MD
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $34.00 - $38.00Hourly
  • Job Category: Counselors and Therapists

Mental Health Therapist– Crisis Services Garrett County or Allegany County (In- person or Remote) $34–$38 per hour Full- Time | Shifts Available: 11:00am-7:00pm | Monday- Friday Be the Calm in the Crisis. Help individuals find stability, safety, and support during their most vulnerable moments.

About Us CarePoint Response 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 CPR 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 CPR 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 person-centered crisis and stabilization services for individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, delivering crisis interventions, and coordinating care with community resources to support long-term recovery.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and possess a valid Maryland licensure such as LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, or LCSW-C. At least two years of clinical experience is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and strong crisis intervention skills.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentCare coordinationTreatment planningCase managementSubstance use counselingMental health assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationEHR/EMR proficiency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Therapist at CarePoint Response a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,891 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

CarePoint Response ranks #25 of 36 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 30% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.7 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,891 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$71k–$79kMental Health Therapy median $57k (middle half $50k–$63k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$71k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland218 active7,934 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 44% remote · 30% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment394 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,562 in the last 30 days1,537 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
CarePoint Response#25 of 36 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,891 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.7
Better work-life than 90% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,891 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About CarePoint Response

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
11-50 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