About this role
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.
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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.
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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.
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What Youll 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
- Masters 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 drivers license required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with EHR/EMR systems preferred.
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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.
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Your Skills Can Save Lives.
This is more than a counseling role — its an opportunity to be a vital lifeline for individuals and families in Allegany County.
👉 Apply today and be part of Marylands most trusted crisis response team.