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The Guiding Light Wellness Center is an outpatient behavioral health program committed to supporting the mental, emotional, and social well-being of youth and adults. We provide individualized therapy for clients of all ages, as well as therapeutic groups for elementary and middle school-aged children, including after-school and summer enrichment programs. What sets us apart is our holistic, client-centered approach. We combine evidence-based therapeutic practices with experiential learning, community engagement, and skill-building activities that help clients apply what they learn in real-world settings. Our compassionate team creates a welcoming, trauma-informed environment where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. At Guiding Light Wellness Center, we don’t just treat symptoms, we guide clients toward lasting emotional resilience and meaningful personal growth.

Department: Clinical

Supervisor: Executive Clinical Director

Position Summary: The Outpatient Therapist at The Guiding Light Wellness Center provides individual therapy for youth, adolescents, and adults, delivering care either in-person or through secure virtual platforms. This role supports clients in developing emotional regulation, coping skills, social skills, and resilience within a safe, client-centered, and trauma-informed environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Provide individual therapy sessions for youth, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges.

·        Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and outcome tracking, in compliance with HIPAA and professional standards.

·        Participate in ongoing clinical supervision and team meetings to ensure high-quality care.

·        Foster a trauma-informed, inclusive, and supportive environment for all clients.

Essential Functions:

·        Deliver evidence-based individual therapy tailored to client developmental and clinical needs.

·        Support clients in building coping strategies, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills.

·        Provide feedback and recommendations for program enhancements based on clinical observations.

·        Engage in professional development and collaborate with the clinical team to improve treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

·        Education: Master’s degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.

Experience:

·       Licensure in Maryland (LMSW, LGPC, or equivalent). 

·       Independent licensure in Maryland (LCSW-C, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent), preferred.     

·       Experience facilitating individual therapy sessions.

·       Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

·        Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Schedule & Compensation:

Flexible position; hours based on therapist and client scheduling needs.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.