Counselor / Therapist Full Time (Op)
Listed compensation
$45k-$66k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities.
Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being.
- Join Our Clinical Team as an Outpatient Counselor!
- Location: California Facility, 44871 Saint Andrews Church Road
- Salary Range: $45,000 - $66,000 per year
Summary
Join our clinical team at Walden, a Pyramid Healthcare organization in California, MD! We offer outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) for individuals dealing with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, co-occurring disorders, and problem gambling.
Our facility also provides psychiatric services for clients requiring medication management.
Rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, we strive to customize our treatment plans based on the unique needs of each client through group and individual sessions, collaborating as necessary to create comprehensive and individualized treatment plans.
If you are interested in joining our multidisciplinary team of behavioral healthcare professionals, we invite you to apply!
Here at Walden, Our Counselors
Provide elite-level care to adults seeking treatment by evaluating behavioral, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and social needs.
- Develop personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs.
- Facilitate all clinical services for clients, including individual and family sessions, therapeutic groups, and communication with referral sources/outpatient providers.
- Provide detailed and personalized aftercare planning and community outreach resources/referrals.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Employee Testimonial: "I am Pyramid Proud because I love watching the light come on in someone's eyes. I love when people come in broken and desperate, and then they are able to start to find themselves in the process of early recovery.
I love hearing from people months after they finish treatment, thanking us for helping them become who they were always meant to be. Pyramid has given me the opportunity to grow in this field, and for that, I am truly grateful." - Inpatient Counselor
Education & Experience
- Maryland ADT Status (Link: Maryland ADT Status Resource Page)
- Clinical Licensure (one of the following): LCADC, LCSW-C, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, LCPC
Employment Information: Due to the nature of behavioral healthcare work and our commitment to ensuring client safety, candidates selected for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and any required state-mandated clearances. Employment is contingent upon meeting all screening requirements in accordance with federal, state, and accrediting-body regulations.
Pyramid CORE Values
We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors, and standards.
We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent, and ethical when dealing with clients, staff, and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily.
COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling, and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.
Total Rewards for Full-Time Positions
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
- And More!
Want to Know More?
To learn more about Pyramid Healthcare, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth, visit us at: bit. ly.
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. is proud of its diverse workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will evaluate the behavioral, emotional, and social needs of adults to develop and implement personalized treatment plans. They are responsible for facilitating individual, family, and group therapy sessions while coordinating aftercare planning and community outreach.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Maryland clinical licensure such as LCADC, LCSW-C, CAC-AD, CSC-AD, or LCPC. Additionally, applicants must successfully pass a criminal background check and drug screening to meet safety and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 30% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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Living in California
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $380k≈ 8.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,479/mo≈ 66% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
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