Location: Park Heights, MD

**NOW OFFERING A HIGHER COMPENSATION RANGE FOR OUR LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST POSITION** 

(STARTING RATE BASED UPON EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE)!!

We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.  

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.    

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Mental Health Therapist enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from honest and caring — yet sometimes difficult — conversations. This position is for you if you’re able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life’s most challenging moments.

What You'll Do At Gaudenzia

1. To evaluate, treat, and diagnose clients who have a mental health disorder or dually-diagnosed
2. Schedule or assist with the scheduling of clinical and/or support staff to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts.
3. Continue special training in areas designated by the Supervisor.
4. Keep records such as bio-psycho-history & assessments, evaluations and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines.
5. Attend, participate, and when necessary, facilitate special events, such as retreats, trips, workshops, etc.
6. Be a role model for pro-social behaviors.
7. Be available for weekend and/or evening duty.
8. Be responsible for a full client caseload and act as a lead counselor.
9. Attend all staff meetings and attend functions and/or meetings when the Supervisor is not available.
10. Support and demonstrate adherence to Gaudenzia’s Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.
11. Be responsible for re-entry residents or others needing advanced care.
12. Maintain a valid driver’s license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
13. Be responsible for orientation of new staff members when the Supervisor is not available.
14. Moderate special groups such as marathons, extended groups, family meetings, workshops or presentations.
15. All other duties as described in the Unit Unique Job Description or as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits & Perks:

Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance (At No Cost)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (At No Cost)
• Life Insurance (At No Cost)
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (At No Cost)
• Vision Insurance
• Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
• You generate two banks of time off: Personal and Vacation
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
  • Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1^st year of employment
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an Employer Match Up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran’s status.

Qualifications for This Role:

Delaware Education/ Licensure Requirements:

• Must possess a Master’s Degree and an independent license to practice such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCADC

Maryland Education/ Licensure Requirements:

• Must possess a Master’s Degree and independent license to practice such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LGADC, LGPC, LCADC, and/ or LCPC.

Pennsylvania Education/ Licensure Requirements:

• Must possess a Master’s Degree and an independent license to practice such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCADC

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission 
Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support. 

Our Operating Principles:

We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

1. We hold client care as our top priority.
2. We assume good intentions.
3. We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
4. We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
5. We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
6. We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
7. We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
8. We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency — someone’s life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice — and a treatment provider of choice — in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!