Licensed Behavioral Health Professional (Evenings and Weekends)

Job Description

Position Overview

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is seeking a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional to provide mental health services to children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center setting. This role involves working with youth diagnosed with a range of Axis I disorders, including anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

We are reposting our Baltimore-based position to expand coverage for evenings and weekends. This role is part-time, 12–24 hours per week, with evening shifts until 8:00 PM and weekend shifts from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

The ideal candidate holds any of the following credentials: LCADC, LGADC, CAC-AD, LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC in Maryland and has experience in juvenile justice or similar youth-focused settings. Candidates should be committed to delivering trauma-informed, ethical, and high-quality care.Key Responsibilities

Conduct individual therapy and assessments for 8–12 youth per week

Perform suicide risk screenings within 2 hours of admission

Complete psychosocial intake screenings, including the MAYSI-2, within 24 hours of admission

Monitor the suicide log daily and provide daily visits for youth on suicide watch

Review housing classification within 24 hours

Follow-up for prior victimization within 14 days

Sign all required clinical documentation

Provide individual, group, and family engagement services, including supportive counseling at least every other week for 45–60 minutes

Conduct weekly psychoeducational groups for youth (1 hour)

Complete seclusion observation forms and crisis behavioral health referral forms in the youth’s record the same day

Attend clinical staff meetings as scheduled

Perform other duties as assignedEducation, Licensure & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work

Licensed in the state of Maryland in good standing (LCADC, LGADC, CAC-AD, LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC)

Minimum of 3 years counseling experience

Experience working with children and adolescents in a juvenile detention center preferred

Experience conducting psychosexual evaluations preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based systems

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Willing to complete a federal and state background check

Reliable transportationSkills & Attributes

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities

Flexibility, creativity, and strong problem-solving abilities

Commitment to ethical practice and high-quality clinical careBenefits & Perks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted perks through ADP

Free trainings and CEUs

Board Certified Supervisors are available for Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors and Licensed Master Social Workers who may need individual and/or group supervision hours.About Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS)

Innovative Therapeutic Services (ITS) is a growing Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC) dedicated to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team provides high-quality psychotherapy, psychiatric rehabilitation, and medication management grounded in trauma-informed and client-centered care.

As part of our strategic expansion, ITS is extending mental health services throughout Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) centers across Maryland. This expansion reflects our mission to increase access to high-quality behavioral health care for justice-involved youth while creating meaningful opportunities for clinicians to contribute to systems-level impact, professional growth, and community-based change.

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