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# Therapist (Clinical Mental Health) at Arundel Lodge, Inc.

- **Company:** Arundel Lodge, Inc.
- **Location:** Edgewater, MD
- **Compensation:** $64k–$74k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/arundellodge/71c96197-4198-4bd8-a557-800cc4fe1938

## Job description

Arundel Lodge is seeking a compassionate and experienced Therapist II to join our Clinic team. The Therapist II provides therapeutic intervention, advanced counseling, and recovery-oriented clinical services to individuals and families receiving behavioral health services. The Therapist II plays a critical role in supporting each client’s journey toward recovery from mental illness, physical illness, and substance use. This position works collaboratively with clients, families, and an interdisciplinary treatment team to develop person-centered goals, provide effective clinical interventions, coordinate care, and promote continuity of services within the agency and community. Our clinical approach is grounded in the Recovery Model, emphasizing hope, empowerment, self-determination, peer support, respect, empathy, strengths-based care, and the belief that recovery is possible for every person we serve.

## Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify clients’ mental health, substance use, and related needs.
- Develop appropriate treatment goals and therapeutic interventions based on client strengths, needs, preferences, and clinical assessments.
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling, psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral interventions, task-centered treatment, crisis intervention, and other appropriate clinical services.
- Serve as an OMHC Treatment Coordinator, collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team to provide integrated, recovery-oriented services.
- Establish positive, therapeutic relationships with clients, families, coworkers, community partners, and other stakeholders.
- Review clinical records, psychiatric evaluations, rehabilitation plans, referrals, and other relevant documentation to inform treatment.
- Explain behavioral health programs, services, and procedures to clients, staff, families, and community organizations.
- Provide preventive, supportive, and crisis services to clients experiencing situations that may negatively affect their health, safety, or well-being.
- Coordinate discharge planning and facilitate continuity of care by connecting clients and families with appropriate community-based resources and services.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency policies, state and federal regulations, COMAR requirements, and applicable accreditation standards.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with agency policies and professional ethical standards.
- Participate in cross-coverage and on-call responsibilities as needed.
- Participate in departmental meetings, agency activities, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate clinical service objectives and outcomes and contribute to program development and continuous quality improvement.
- Provide age-appropriate care and demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development across the lifespan.
- Maintain professional development through continuing education, training, supervision, peer consultation, and other learning opportunities.
- Participate in the education and training of allied health professionals and, when appropriate, counseling interns.
- May perform administrative duties supporting the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC).
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Recovery-Oriented Care

At Arundel Lodge, the Therapist II is expected to incorporate the Recovery Model into all interactions with clients. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to:

- Hope and the belief that recovery is possible.
- Client responsibility and self-determination.
- Empowerment and strengths-based care.
- Peer support and meaningful community connection.
- Respect, empathy, and dignity.
- Non-stigmatizing language and practices.
- Holistic, person-centered treatment.
- Collaborative decision-making and individualized recovery goals.

The Therapist II should consistently demonstrate these principles in clinical practice and interactions with the people we serve.

## Qualifications Required

- Master’s degree in professional counseling, social work, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
- Current Maryland behavioral health professional licensure/credential as applicable, including one of the following:
- Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C)
- Candidates who have submitted evidence of application for the applicable Maryland licensure examination may also be considered, as permitted by applicable requirements.
- Knowledge of generally accepted clinical counseling practices and behavioral health treatment approaches.
- Ability to assess client needs, develop treatment goals, provide therapeutic interventions, and coordinate services.
- Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently with general supervision and manage competing priorities in an environment with frequent interruptions.
- Proficient computer skills.

Additional Requirements

- Willingness and ability to work various shifts as needed.
- Weekend, holiday, on-call, and overtime responsibilities may be required.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable agency policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Commitment to client safety and the ability to recognize, report, and respond appropriately to safety risks and reportable events.

Client Safety

The Therapist II is responsible for promoting client safety through clinical practice and participation in agency-wide and OMHC safety initiatives. Responsibilities include:

- Identifying and addressing observed risks to client safety.
- Reporting sentinel events, reportable events, or potential risks to appropriate management.
- Consistently following agency policies, procedures, and professional standards.
- Maintaining effective working relationships and clear communication with members of the treatment team.
- Identifying potential risks associated with clinical processes, procedures, equipment, and services and communicating concerns appropriately.

Employee Expectations All employees are expected to: Follow Arundel Lodge policies and procedures. Maintain professional and ethical standards. Complete required training and meetings. Maintain accurate timesheets and attendance records. Demonstrate punctuality and dependable attendance. Follow health, safety, infection control, equipment, and vehicle-use requirements. Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with persons served. Support fraud prevention and abuse prevention policies. Demonstrate respect for clients, families, coworkers, and community partners. Why Join Arundel Lodge? Join a team committed to creating a supportive, recovery-oriented environment where individuals are empowered to pursue meaningful lives in their communities. As a Therapist II, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact through compassionate clinical care, collaboration, advocacy, and individualized treatment. Apply today to join Arundel Lodge and help support individuals on their journey toward recovery.

## About Arundel Lodge, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Nonprofit behavioral health organization providing mental health and substance use disorder services to children, adults, and families in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- **Entity Type**: Private (501(c)(3) Nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: Edgewater, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 1975
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Healthcare — Behavioral Health / Mental Health & Substance Use Treatment
- Target customers: B2C (individuals and families in the community), B2B (partnerships with hospitals, schools, and government agencies)
- Mission statement: "Improving the lives of children, adults, and families impacted by mental health and substance use disorders."

## Products & Services
For each major offering:
- **Outpatient Mental Health Clinic**: Medication management, individual/group/family therapy; includes services in Spanish and American Sign Language (ASL). Type: Service.
- **Substance Use Treatment (First Step Recovery Program)**: Early Intervention, Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient treatment, medication-assisted treatment (Suboxone, Vivitrol, Naltrexone). Type: Service.
- **Residential Rehabilitation Program**: 32 homes across the county serving 110 residents, with specialized tracks for co-occurring disorders, developmental disabilities, and deaf/heard-of-hearing individuals. Type: Service.
- **Marcus Youth and Family Center**: Behavioral health services for youth (ages 0–17) and families, including play therapy and same-day access walk-ins. Type: Service.
- **School-Based Early Childhood Intervention**: Partnership with Anne Arundel County Public Schools for children birth–5 and their families. Type: Service.
- **Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (Day Program)**: Life-skills classes, visual arts program, hot meals, peer support, and community-based support. Type: Service.
- **Evidence-Based Supported Employment Program**: Job coaching and placement for individuals seeking competitive employment. Type: Service.
- **Behavioral Health Home**: Coordinates all medical and behavioral healthcare, partnering with Anne Arundel Medical Center to provide primary care on-site. Type: Service.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $4.4M (as of latest data) | Serves more than **3,000 community members annually** | Employs **60 people** (+10.4% YoY growth)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Anne Arundel Medical Center, CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) — CARF-accredited, state-licensed.
- **Growth Signals**: 10.4% headcount growth (+11 employees in the last year); expanding telehealth services post-COVID; actively exploring physical expansion and a capital campaign according to strategic plans.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Comprehensive Continuum of Care**: Offers everything from outpatient therapy to residential homes and employment support — rare for a single provider.
- **Specialized Cultural & Language Access**: Therapists fluent in Spanish and ASL; dedicated programming for the deaf/hard-of-hearing community.
- **Deep Local Roots**: Established in 1975 with over 50 years of trusted service in Anne Arundel County.
- **Integrated Care Model**: The Behavioral Health Home co-locates primary care (via AAMC) with mental health services, a proven model for better outcomes.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand telehealth capacity and integrate technology (EHR systems).
- Grow youth and early childhood programs (0–5 and K–12).
- Strengthen partnerships with hospitals, schools, and housing agencies.
- Develop multi-year funding partnerships and explore merger opportunities for long-term sustainability.
- Pursue a potential capital campaign and physical expansion.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Directly improves lives in the local community — if you want to make a tangible difference in mental health and addiction recovery, this is the place.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: The organization is "deeply committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA)" and provides culturally-competent services.
- **Career Pathways**: Emphasizes staff development and training; offers both paid roles and non-paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students (Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, M.A./Ph.D.).
- **Hybrid/On-Site Mix**: Based in Edgewater, MD with roles ranging from on-site care coordinators and NPs to some telehealth positions. Open positions include: Care Coordinator, Community Resource Navigator, Health Home RN Care Manager, and Psychiatric NP (PRN).
- **Supportive Environment**: Peer support staff, team-based care, and a focus on "enhancing staff development and training" suggest a culture of learning and support.

## Sources
1. [arundellodge.org](https://arundellodge.org/about-us/)
2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/arundellodge)
3. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/arundel-lodge-inc.)
4. [guidestar.org](https://www.guidestar.org/profile/51-0169423)

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