Mental Health Therapist - Full Time

Qualifications

• for This Role:
• This position requires that candidates must possess a Master’s Degree and independent license to practice such as a D.C. board approved LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LGADC, LGPC, LCADC, LCPC and/ or LMSW with candidates being able to have their own supervision provided outside of our agency.
• At least 5 years' experience working in an outpatient or acute care Behavioral Health treatment setting. Demonstrated knowledge of working with Criminal Justice involved and/or homeless populations.

Maryland Education/ Licensure Requirements

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

Gaudenzia's Mission

Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. 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!

• Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment.
• We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect.
• Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit.
• All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values.
• We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination.
• Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making.
• By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage—from job posting to onboarding—we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose.
• Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.