School Based Mental Health Therapist- Harford County
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About the job
Balance Point Wellness, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Healthcare (ACHC) and is a community-based mental health and wellness organization serving individuals and families throughout Maryland. Balance Point Wellness provides mental health therapy and psychiatry services to children, adolescents, adults, and families through our community-based locations, Telehealth services, and school-based programs.
Balance Point Wellness is seeking talented staff members to join our team! We are seeking qualified licensed therapists (LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, LCMFT, Psychologist, etc.) to provide mental health therapy services to children and adolescents in Harford County schools.
*Please note this is NOT a Guidance Counselor position. This is a Mental Health Therapist position within the Harford County schools.*
Therapist Job Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned caseload and provide ongoing individual mental health therapy.
- Provide clinically appropriate therapy services to children and adolescents.
- Complete psychosocial assessments.
- Develop and update person-centered treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Complete timely contact notes and clinical documentation for all sessions.
- Document all services through our cloud-based Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Collaborate with school personnel, families, and other members of the treatment team as appropriate.
- Provide services in accordance with professional standards and the needs of each student.
Why Join Balance Point Wellness?
Balance Point Wellness is committed to supporting our clinicians, encouraging professional growth, and creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace.
Compensation & Flexibility
- W-2 fee-for-service and 1099 opportunities available
- Fee-for-service and 1099 positions offer uncapped earning potential
- Competitive compensation with opportunities to increase earnings as you advance in your career
- Flexible scheduling
- Client assignments based on therapist specialization and preferred population
- Opportunities to develop a caseload aligned with your clinical interests
- High earning potential for fee-for-service clinicians
Benefits for Eligible W-2 Employees
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Personal days and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Employer-paid short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Up to 5 weeks of PTO for eligible W-2 employees
- Hiring bonus available for full-time W-2 employees
Professional Support & Growth
- Insurance credentialing completed by Balance Point Wellness
- Individual and group clinical supervision for LMSWs and LGPCs at no cost
- Full-time employees can receive up to 6 clinical supervision hours per month
- In-house continuing education opportunities
- CE reimbursement program
- Opportunities for professional advancement and career growth
- Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Make a Difference in the School Community
Balance Point Wellness has been recognized as one of the Baltimore Sun's Top Workplaces for three consecutive years. Our school-based program allows mental health professionals to provide accessible, high-quality therapy services to children and adolescents within their school communities.
If you are a mental health professional who is passionate about working with children and adolescents and providing school-based mental health therapy, we would love to hear from you.
For additional information, please visit our website at www.bpointwellness.com.
Requirements
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling required.
- Current Maryland licensure that authorizes the provision of mental health treatment.
- Previous psychotherapy experience in a community-based setting is preferred.
- Successful completion of a background check is required.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage a caseload effectively while maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation.
From Balance Point Wellness's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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