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Delta-T Group Inc.
Therapist/Mental Health Counselor
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$31,116 / year median in Maryland
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Hyattsville, MD 20785Date Posted:
08/03/2026Category:
Therapy Education:
Master's Degree With over 35 years in business, the Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short and long-term independent contract opportunities. Our Client is seeking a Therapist/Mental Health Counselor in Baltimore & PG County MD. The Therapist will conduct mental-health diagnostic intake evaluations/assessments, provide medication somatic treatment and management, and individual, group, family, couple and children/adolescent therapeutic services to assist with clients overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making change.CLIENT'S HOURS
- Long term independent contracts and Part-time Schedules available
- Immediate Start
- Competitive Compensation
SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
- Counsel clients in individual, family, and/or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental and physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse.
- Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate mental or physical condition of client or patient.
- Collaborate with various disciplines to plan and coordinate treatment.
- Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals.
- Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy.
- Counsel and aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client or patient.
- Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status. Maintain up-to-date client records with consent forms and releases of information.
- Receive immediate intra-agency referrals, discharge plans, treatment goals, diagnostic assessments, history of medication, and psychosocials in order to continue with adequate treatment planning for the client as recommended in the Discharge and Transition Plans.
- Utilize community resources and support to assist client in resuming life in community or to learn to live within limits of their mental health conditions and or disability
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Minimum of a Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Maryland State BoardLGPC;
LCPC DTG ADVANTAGES
- Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health
- Compensation processed weekly
- Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
- Ability to grow professionally.
- Access to a broad array of client opportunities.