Description
About Annapolis Pediatrics
For over 70 years Annapolis Pediatrics, a division of Trusted Doctors, has provided superior healthcare to the infants, children, adolescents, and young adults in the Annapolis area and surrounding communities. The Maryland practice has grown to over 35 physicians and nurse practitioners in Anne Arundel County and Queens Anne County (Kent Island). We commonly care for children of former patients and are proud of the outstanding level of continuity of care Annapolis Pediatrics provides. With some of our families, we have cared for three generations!
About Integrated Behavioral Health care at Annapolis Pediatrics
The Integrated Behavioral Health Service at Annapolis Pediatrics is a collaborative, patient-centered model integrating mental health expertise into pediatric primary care. Within this framework, our therapists are embedded in our primary-care sites to participate in direct patient care and interdisciplinary consultations to serve a diverse patient population. This role is supported by a team of patient care coordinators to help facilitate linkage to care, as needed, in the community.
Role
Annapolis Pediatrics is seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist to join our integrated Behavioral Health team in Crofton, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and adolescents ages 5-22, providing mental health services in a collaborative healthcare setting. This role involves addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, general behavioral issues, and ADHD. This candidate will work closely with referring pediatric providers in our practice to ensure comprehensive care for our young patients. Full-time or part-time opportunities are available, and virtual options may be available, as dictated by patient needs
Responsibilities
- Conduct intake assessments of behavioral health needs and develop individualized treatment plans, which may include providing appropriate external resources based on level of care.
- Utilizing best practices and evidence-based practices, conduct therapeutic interventions with children, parents, and families.
- Work collaboratively with pediatric primary care providers at Annapolis Pediatrics to ensure a holistic approach to patient well-being.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, including progress notes and treatment plan.
- Assesses for level of treatment need and coordinates transfer to higher level of care as appropriate
- Independently provide individualized short-term, long-term, and transitional level mental health therapy via individual and family sessions for clients and families as outlined in treatment plans
Benefits and Perks
- Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Healthcare & Dependent Care
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays (7)
- 401k Retirement Plan w/ Match & Profit Sharing Eligibility
- Life & AD&D Insurance (Employer Paid)
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability (Employer Paid)
- Malpractice Insurance coverage
- CME days with annual allowance
- Voluntary Supplemental Insurance (Add’l Life, Cancer, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, & Hospital Confinement)
- Voluntary Benefits (Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance)
- Fun “Themed” Office Days
- Community Outreach events & initiatives
- Excellent work/life balance
- Collegial working environment with fantastic clinical and operational support staff
Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000. Salary is dependent on years of professional experience, licenses, certifications, and similar experience to current employees in the position.
No calls or inquiries from recruiting agencies, please.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Annapolis Pediatrics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required
- Current unencumbered license to practice in the State of Maryland with licensure as an LCPC, LCMFT, or LCSW-C. LGPC licensure will also be considered (LCPC approved supervisor will be available on staff)
- A minimum of 2 years of pediatric therapy experience preferred
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Good knowledge of computer systems and applications including electronic health record (EHR / EMR) usage
- Solid knowledge of CBT, DBT, ACT, parent training, or behavior modification helpful
- Willingness to work 1-2 evenings per week as part of a 4-day work week
