Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Listed compensation
$78k-$106k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We Offer Licensed Therapists (LCPC, LCSW-C, LCMFT):
- Sign-On Bonus!
- Full-Time/Part-Time W2 positions.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Full Remote, Hybrid Model or In-person flexibility.
- Collegial work environment.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
- 100% Malpractice Insurance Coverage.
- Full Benefits Package: Health Insurance/Vision/Dental/Life/Disability benefits, 401k (+match).
- Annual Income Potential: $78,000 to $105,600 per year, compensation model based on productivity.
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking::
- Therapists fully licensed and credentialed in Maryland (LCPC, LCSW-C, LCMFT).
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations.
I'd be glad to set up a call to discuss this opportunity with you and answer any questions!
Apply now or contact me directly!
- Alicia Carbary
- Director, Practice Development
- LifeStance Health, Inc.
- (e) Alicia.Carbary@LifeStance.com
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our Values
- Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
- Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
- Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
- One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use lifestance.com or careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will provide evidence-based mental healthcare services to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. They are responsible for delivering personalized treatment and maintaining high standards of clinical care within a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must be fully licensed and credentialed in Maryland as an LCPC, LCSW-C, or LCMFT. Experience working with adult, child, and adolescent populations is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
In Maryland, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (38 salary observations; 75 listings), vs ~$77k nationally (594 salary observations; 2,478 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $78k–$106k | Mental Health Counseling median $70k (middle half $65k–$83k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Maryland vs national | $92k median in Maryland | $77k nationally (+19%)38 state / 594 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$87k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Maryland | 26 active | 809 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 38% remote · 42% no call · 44% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment391 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 351 in the last 30 days | 217 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −1.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| LifeStance Health | silver tier, 84/100 · #3 of 26 for pay | Top Employers work-life index1,019 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) at LifeStance Health 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 Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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