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Charm City Medical Center Overview:

Charm City Medical Center is an integrated opioid treatment, behavioral health, and mental health treatment facility in Baltimore, MD. We offer Methadone, Suboxone, IOP, OP, DWI/DUI treatment programs. We are a start-up, and ask candidates to expect a fast-paced, dynamic workplace environment. Stellar patient care is our #1 goal. We use state-of-the-art technology to deliver our services, and we need team members who are well-versed in modern technology and systems.

Why join Charm City Medical Center?

Be a Founding Team Member

Join a team committed to healthcare as a human right
Opportunity to shape and grow a first-of-its-kind integrated behavioral health program from the ground up.

Client-Service-Driven Care

Rooted in social justice and inspired by H. Jack Geiger’s revolutionary model of addressing healthcare through poverty eradication and community investment.
Serving patients with compassion, equity, and respect —regardless of housing status and background

Truly Integrated Services

Combine clinical care with compassion, counseling, and community support
Work in a facility that combines an OMHC, IOP, OTP, and eventually primary care, pharmacy & community medicine

Community-Centered Location

Located in 21217, a historically underserved area, ideal for professionals who want to make a real, visible impact in their own or nearby communities.
Helping those in the heart of Baltimore, serving those most often left behind my traditional healthcare

Service-disabled veteran and board-certified physician-led practice

Put simply, we know our stuff, but we also recognize how much there is to learn.

Job Overview:

Charm City Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) to join our multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, person-centered mental health services to individuals, groups, and families in an outpatient setting. This role is instrumental in addressing the emotional, psychological, and behavioral health needs of our diverse population, including those enrolled in our Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP).

The LCPC will work collaboratively with medical, psychiatric, and support staff to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-based care that promotes long-term wellness and recovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic evaluations for individuals seeking behavioral health support.
Develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals, with regular updates based on progress.
Provide individual and group counseling sessions using evidence-based practices.
Maintain detailed, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with state regulations and agency standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including medical providers, nurses, and substance use counselors, to coordinate care.
Offer crisis intervention and safety planning as needed, including referrals to higher levels of care when appropriate.
Support patients participating in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs such as Methadone and Suboxone.
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality guidelines.

Skills:

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills using DSM-5 criteria
Proficiency in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—both written and verbal
Skilled in crisis intervention, de-escalation techniques, and suicide risk assessment
Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality regulations
Competency using Electronic Health Records (EHR) for clinical documentation
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and independently when needed
Cultural humility and sensitivity to issues of race, gender, socioeconomic status, and trauma
Commitment to ethical practice, ongoing learning, and professional development

Requirements:

Licensure: Active Maryland LCPC license in good standing (required) OR LGPC, LCSW-C, LMSW license/certification
Education: Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, co-occurring disorders, and culturally competent practices.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Minimum Years of Experience:

Minimum 1-2 years of experience providing individual and group counseling in an outpatient, community mental health, or substance use treatment setting.
Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with opioid use disorder, co-occurring disorders, trauma histories, and chronic mental illness.
Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services (e.g., Methadone, Suboxone) and integrated care models is highly preferred.
Prior experience conducting comprehensive assessments, developing and updating treatment plans, and managing clinical documentation in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Experience in crisis intervention, safety planning, and referral coordination for higher levels of care.
Background working in a team-based environment with medical, behavioral health, and case management staff to provide holistic care.

Pay:

LCPC’s have the option to choose from:

$54,000-$104,000 annually; depending on experience, certification, education, skills, and performance.
Payment based on the number of approved group notes submitted

Timings: