Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$40-$60/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Health Insurance
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and fully licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCPC, LCSW-C, or LCMFT) to join our growing clinical team in Beltsville, Maryland. In this full-time hybrid role, you will provide high-quality individual, family, or group psychotherapy to a diverse client base.
You will have the flexibility to balance remote telehealth sessions with dedicated, in-person clinical care at our Beltsville office. The ideal candidate is dedicated to clinical excellence, ethical practice, and fostering a supportive environment for long-term client wellness.
Core Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive initial intake assessments, mental status examinations, and psychosocial evaluations.
Develop, implement, and regularly update individualized, evidence-based treatment plans tailored to client goals.
Provide high-quality individual, couples, family, or group psychotherapy using modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care.
Maintain precise, timely, and compliant clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries) within our electronic health record (EHR) system.
Provide proactive crisis intervention and stabilization services as clinically required.
Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, primary care providers, and community partners to coordinate comprehensive care.
Adhere strictly to all HIPAA regulations, professional ACA/NASW ethical codes, and Maryland state licensing board standards.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a closely related mental health field.
Licensure
Active, unrestricted independent clinical license in the state of Maryland (e. g., LCPC, LCSW-C, LCMFT). Note: Clean background check and verifiable credentials required.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience providing direct psychotherapy preferred.
Skills
Proficiency with standard EHR systems, strong diagnostic capabilities using the DSM-5, outstanding interpersonal communication, and excellent time-management skills.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans for a diverse client base. They will also provide psychotherapy, maintain clinical documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a mental health field and possess an active, unrestricted independent clinical license in Maryland. A minimum of 2 years of post-graduate clinical experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Vintage Behavioral Healthcare Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Vintage Behavioral Healthcare Center holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 82/100, 5 active listings.
In Maryland, the Mental Health Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$82k (226 salary observations; 589 listings), vs ~$74k nationally (5,791 salary observations; 23,259 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland vs national | $82k median in Maryland | $74k nationally (+11%)226 state / 5,791 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland | 215 active | 7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 34% remote · 44% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment383 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,476 in the last 30 days | 1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Vintage Behavioral Healthcare Center | silver tier, 82/100 | Top Employers work-life index5 active listings |
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