Mental Health Counselor 1

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Job Description:\n\nSalary: Ranges between $93,600.00 per year to $46,800.00 per year paid on a fee-for-service basis for servicing assigned clients as scheduled. Commensurate based on credentials and experience. DISCLOSURE This role can be fulfilled either as aW-2 employeeor by providing services as anindependent contractor (1099).Candidates must select their preferred engagement type upon applying. The details below outline both the1099 independent contractorandW-2 employeeversions of this opportunity. Please review carefully and determine which arrangement aligns best with your professional and financial goals. Important Note:If choosing the 1099 independent contractor option, the company will assess whether all prerequisites to satisfy independent contractor classification tests have been met before finalizing engagement under this structure. How to Apply:When applying, please specify whether you wish to be considered as aW-2 employeeor1099 independent contractor.Our team will review your application and, if selecting the 1099 option, confirm that all independent contractor classification requirements are met before finalizing the engagement. DIVISION: Operations UNIT: n/a ACCOUNTABLE TO: Operations Manager 2 COMPANY WEBSITE:https://cwomhc.org COMPANY PHONE NUMBER: (667) 309-9920 ALTERNATE TITLE(S): Behavioral Health Therapist, Outpatient Therapist, Mental Health Clinician, or Integrated Behavioral Health Counselor ACCOUNTABLE FOR: Providing mental health focused counseling services, completing assessments and treatment plans, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring care is person-centered, evidence-based, and compliant with clinical and regulatory standards. COMPANY: Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center ABOUT COMMUNITY WELLNESS OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CENTER:Community Wellness Outpatient Mental Health Center (CWOMHC) is a person-centered behavioral health organization committed to improving the mental and emotional well-being of individuals and families across our community. We offer a full continuum of outpatient servicesincluding therapy, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and care coordinationdesigned to meet the diverse needs of our clients in a compassionate and culturally responsive environment. CWOMHC supports holistic recovery by integrating somatic, behavioral, and rehabilitative care. Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to fostering resilience, dignity, and empowerment through trauma-informed, evidence-based practices. We serve children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of behavioral health conditions, always with a focus on accessibility, community connection, and client choice. Client Service Location Expectations: Assigned clients will be serviced as part of a substance use disorder day treatment program, under the terms of the companys memorandum of understanding (MOU) with that facility. Services are to be rendered on-site, directly to those clients while they are present at the day program, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM daily. Clients may be pulled from their scheduled day treatment activities to participate in individual mental health services, as scheduled by the companys clinical and scheduling teams. Caseload Makeup:15 Category P clients assigned for services in the community-based meeting room located at 5517 Governor Ritchie Hwy, Brooklyn, MD 21225 OPTION 1: 1099 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR VERSION (For individuals or businesses offering services independently) CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR PHONE NUMBER: (667) 309-9920 EXT 10 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR EMAIL ADDRESS: hr@cwomhc.org Scope of Service:Mental Health Counselor Independent Contractor Reports to:Operations Manager 2 (as needed) CLASSIFICATION:Contract Position (1099) Overview We are seeking a qualified and licensed Mental Health Counselor to serve as an independent contractor (1099) providing on-site mental health services within a substance use disorder day treatment program, under the terms of the companys memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the host facility. The contractor will be responsible for delivering individual, group, and family counseling, conducting mental health assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, and completing all required documentation. Services are to be rendered on-site between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and clients may be temporarily pulled from day treatment activities to receive scheduled mental health services. All services must be scheduled in advance in collaboration with the companys Scheduling Department and must comply with applicable clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards. Service Expectations & Deliverables: The contractor is responsible for providing structured mental health focused counseling services to clients assigned by the company's Scheduling Department in alignment with program needs, including:Facilitating mental health focused individual, family, and group-focused counseling sessions, diagnostic evaluations, assessments, and treatment planning sessions as scheduledProviding make-up sessions for clients who missed their originally scheduled sessionAllocating time for documentation and session note writing within ICANotes before the conclusion of the service periodAddressing individual client needs, if requested, within the service timeframeCoordinating independently with the Program Coordinator to ensure client care needs are metMaintaining compliance with COMAR regulations, professional licensing requirements, and ethical standardsUtilizing the companys approved treatment curriculum as appropriate; contractors may also integrate their own approaches if aligned with best practices and regulatory requirementsUtilizing and maintaining fidelity to the agencys designated clinical treatment modelsApplying trauma-informed, person-centered practices to every stage of the clinical relationshipCompleting initial treatment plans within the required timeframe (e.g., first 7 days of admission)Conducting monthly treatment plan reviews to assess goal progress, revise interventions, and document outcomesCompleting initial diagnostic assessments and evaluations at the start of servicesPerforming comprehensive reassessments and updated diagnostic evaluations every 6 monthsMaintaining accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record system in accordance with CARF, Medicaid, and COMAR standardsProviding routine case coordination with internal staff and external service providers, including PCPs, housing, probation, or substance use programsMaintaining awareness of client barriers and addressing social determinants of health in treatment planningEnsuring crisis intervention and safety planning are provided as needed Service Schedule & Session StructureThe contractor agrees to render only those services for which they are credentialed.Services must be rendered on-site, as specified in the agreement. If the contractor is on-site and the client is not, services may be rendered via telehealth only if the contractor remains on-site.All services must be scheduled at least 7 days in advance, aligned with client availability, individual needs, industry standards, and program model guidelines. Documentation & ComplianceContractor must submit detailed invoices reflecting services performed, including dates, locations, and nature of work.Follow fidelity guidelines for integrated co-occurring treatment approaches.Participate in fidelity reviews, clinical audits, and supervision to improve service quality and consistency.Track treatment outcomes and client satisfaction as part of ongoing quality assurance.Attend required clinical training and CEUs to maintain licensure and model proficiency.Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory bodies, including COMAR, CARF, and CSA.Complete and maintain all required documentation to support audit readiness, quality assurance, and service delivery verification.Session documentation must be completed and submitted in ICANotes before the contractors service window ends each day. Required Documentation Includes, but Is Not Limited To:H0005 Substance use disorder-focused group therapy notesH0004 Substance use disorder-focused individual progress notes and treatment planning (15-minute units)H0001 Substance use disorder-focused diagnostic biopsychosocial assessments90853 Mental health-focused group therapy notes90832 / 90834 Mental health-focused individual session notes90846 / 90847 Mental health-focused family session notesH0032 Mental health-focused individual treatment planning sessions90791 Mental health-focused diagnostic biopsychosocial assessmentsTreatment plan updates As clinically necessary Qualifications & Licensing Requirements: To be eligible for this contract, the contractor must holdvalid Maryland licensure, including one of the following:Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC)Licensed Graduate Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LGADC)Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor - Addictions Counselor (CAC-AD)Certified Supervised Counselor Alcohol & Drug (CSCAD)Approved Alcohol & Drug Trainee (ADT)Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C)Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist (LCMFT)Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist (LGMF)Licensed PsychologistRegistered Psychology AssociateCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric Mental Health (CRNP-PMH)Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Mental Health (APRN-PMH)Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric Mental Health (CNS-PMH)A Student Intern in one of the above disciplines. Compensation, Invoicing & Payment Terms:Contractors will becompensated per service rendered(e.g., per session, per group, or per client contact), rather than by hourly wages.Payments will be made based onsubmitted invoicesreflecting the services provided.Invoices covering services from Sunday through Saturday must be submitted to the Contract Administrator by Saturday at midnight to be included in the scheduled check run.Invoices submitted after this deadline may be processed in the following check run.The contractor is responsible forall taxes, insurance, and licensing costsassociated with their work. Independent Contractor Status:The contractor retainsfull discretion over how services are performed, provided they meet program requirements.The contractoris not an employeeand is not entitled to benefits such as health insurance, paid leave, or unemployment insurance.The contractor must maintainappropriate professional liability insuranceand provide proof upon request. Proposal Submission Process Interested contractors are invited tosubmit a competitive proposalfor providingaddiction counseling servicesunder this contract.Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. To be considered, please complete and submit responses to the questions in the fields below. Proposal Requirements: Each proposal should include:Contractor Information:Full Name / Business NameContact InformationBusiness License (if applicable)Qualifications & Licensing:Applicants must holdvalid licensure in the State of Marylandin one of the following disciplines:Alcohol & Drug Counseling(LCADC, LGADC, CAC-AD, CSCAD, ADT),Professional Counseling(LCPC, LGPC),Social Work(LCSW-C, LCSW, LMSW, LBSW),Marriage & Family Therapy(LCMFT, LGMFT),Psychology(Licensed Psychologist, Registered Psychology Associate), orPsychiatric Mental Health Nursing(CRNP-PMH, APRN-PMH, CNS-PMH).Student internsactively enrolled in a program leading to licensure in one of these fields may also be considered.Experience & Approach:Summary of relevant experience inmental health counselingProposed approach to service delivery, including experience withICANotes documentationProposed Rate & Compensation Structure:Per service rate(e.g., per session, per group, per client contact)Any additional cost considerationsAvailability & Service Delivery Plan:Days and times the contractor is available for5-hour daily service periods during the MOU site hours of 10am -3pmConfirmation that the contractor can provide in-person sessions only Proposal Evaluation & Selection Process:Proposals will be reviewed on arolling basis, and contracts may be awardedas qualified proposals are received.Proposals will beevaluated based on the following weighted criteria, with a total possible score of100 points:Qualifications & Licensure Compliance (30%)Valid licensure in Maryland as specified in theQualifications & Licensingsection.Compliance with professional and regulatory standards.Relevant Experience in Mental Health Counseling (25%)Demonstrated experience inmental health counselingor a similar setting.Experience withICANotesor comparable electronic health record (EHR) systems.Competitive Rate Proposal (20%)Cost-effectiveness of the proposed per-service compensation.Alignment with industry standards and budget considerations.Availability & Service Alignment with Program Needs (15%)Contractors ability to provideconsistent5-hour and 45-minute service periods.Willingness to offer in-person services.Proposal Completeness & Professionalism (10%)Clarity, organization, and thoroughness of the proposal.Responsiveness to all required fields and criteria. Each proposal will be scored based on theseweighted factors, and the highest-scoring candidates will beinvited for further discussions or contract negotiation. Selected contractors will be contacted forfurther discussions or contract negotiation. Questions & Clarifications: For any questions regarding this RFP process, please contact Contract Administratorat (667) 309-9920 EXT 10. OPTION 2: W-2 EMPLOYMENT VERSION (For those seeking a traditional employment arrangement) HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBER:(667) 400-6206 EXT 10 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT EMAIL ADDRESS: hr@cwomhc.org ACCOUNTABLE TO:Operations Manager 2 CLASSIFICATION:Full-Time on a Fee-for-service basis (W2). WORK SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM COMPENSATION RANGE: Ranges between $93,600.00 per year to $46,800.00 per year paid on a fee-for-service basis for servicing assigned clients as scheduled. Commensurate based on credentials and experience. W2 employees are eligible for benefits: health insurance, professional development opportunities, and paid time off. Mileage reimbursement for preapproved mileage. ANTICIPATED TRAVEL:0% of the time. SUMMARY OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Mental Health Counselor is responsible for delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health counseling services to individuals enrolled in a substance use disorder day treatment program, under the terms of the companys memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the host facility. This is a fee-for-service position, with services provided on-site, Monday through Friday, between 10