HARBOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER·Towson, Maryland
The therapist will be responsible for performing intake assessments, providing mental health therapy to various client groups, and creating individualized treatment plans using evidence-based methods. Key duties also include addressing maladaptive behaviors, guiding patients through crises, and maintaining accurate documentation.
Job Summary We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist and/or Psychologist to join our team! In this role, you will diagnose and treat psychological disorders, teach communication skills, assist patients in addressing maladaptive behaviors, and guide them through crises. If you are an experienced therapist passionate about providing high-quality care and mental health solutions, we want to hear from you!
Salary/compensation will be commensurate with licensure and experience.**
Flexible work from home options available.
$60.00 - $70.00 per hour
Phyllis Guthua, Psy.D.
As a Clinical Psychologist, Dr.
Guthua is dedicated to working with children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulties at home, school, or work.
She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland and received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University, where she gained valuable experience working with children, adolescents and adults in hospitals, schools, and community centers.
She completed two part-time predoctoral internships at Main Street Community Mental Health Center in Reisterstown, MD, and at the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Families in New Castle, DE; and completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Sheppard Pratt.
After completion of her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr.
Guthua has worked as a psychologist at nonpublic schools in Maryland, where she has provided therapy and conducted assessments for children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional and developmental needs.
Through her work in hospital and school settings, she has helped children, teens, and adults work through challenges.
Dr.
Guthua enjoys taking part in individuals’ stories as they have overcome obstacles and become better equipped with tools that could help them better enjoy life.
Dr.
Guthua has experience working with children who have ADHD, Autism, and various mood disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression, etc.).
As a clinician, Dr.
Guthua has extensive experience conducting comprehensive (neuro)psychological and psychoeducational assessments on children, adolescents and adults who are experiencing difficulties associated with learning, behavior, emotions, and developmental delays.
In therapy, Dr.
Guthua uses a variety of approaches based on each individual’s needs, but always functions from a strengths-based perspective.
The techniques she uses include Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
She also offers parent support sessions to families of young children.
Dr.
Guthua provides a safe, nurturing, and judgment-free environment for all individuals and consistently aims to establish a collaborative, empathic, and compassionate therapeutic relationship with them.
She continues to endeavor to enhance her clinical knowledge and skills so that she could provide the best quality service to people seeking help.
Candidates must possess a Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field such as counseling, social work, or clinical psychology, along with current professional licensure. Experience working with children and teens, as well as previous therapist experience, are preferred qualifications.
Market context
Maryland employers continue to seek licensed or license-eligible mental health therapists to support individuals with serious mental illness, especially in community-based and outpatient settings. These roles are competitive because they often require strong communication skills, active licensure status, and comfort working with complex behavioral health needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license pathway and prepare examples of relevant client-facing experience before applying.
