Job Details

Job Location: Allegany & Garrett Counties - Oakland and Cumberland, MD

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: $34.00 - $38.00 Hourly

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

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.