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Upper Marlboro, Maryland

PRN Clinical Therapist - Group Facilitation Only

Counselor / TherapistIncludes weekendsNo callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$71k-$94k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Saturday

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Job Description

  • PRN Clinical Therapist – Group Facilitation Only
  • Immediate Coverage Needs
  • IAFF Center of Excellence | On-Site | Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Meaningful Work. Unique Population. Flexible PRN Opportunity.

Pay Ranges: $36.00-$53.10/hr, based on licensure and post license years of experience.

Are you a clinically licensed professional who enjoys facilitating groups and helping individuals develop the tools they need to build healthier, more resilient lives?

The IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery is seeking two PRN Clinical Therapists to facilitate evidence-based therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for firefighters and EMTs.

This is a unique opportunity to support a population that has dedicated their lives to serving others. Our specialized treatment environment provides first responders with a safe place to address PTSD, substance use, and other behavioral health challenges alongside individuals who understand their experiences.

Position Highlights

  • Employment Type: PRN Immediate Coverage Needs
  • Location: On-site at the IAFF Center of Excellence
  • Typical Hours: Weekdays, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
  • Group Size: Approximately 10–15 participants
  • Focus: Group therapy and psychoeducation only; no individual therapy caseload.

What You'll Do

Facilitate structured therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for adult patients in a residential treatment setting.

Deliver engaging, evidence-based group programming focused on skill development, emotional regulation, resiliency, and recovery.

  • Establish clear group goals and objectives that support individualized treatment outcomes.
  • Encourage group participation, peer connection, and meaningful therapeutic engagement.
  • Adapt group content to meet the clinical needs and experiences of first responders.
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient progress.
  • We invest in your time—leveraging proprietary AI technology to simplify documentation and give you more time where it matters most: patient care

Group Programming & Clinical Approaches

  • Groups are grounded in evidence-based practices and designed to promote practical skill development, personal growth, and long-term recovery.
  • Experience facilitating groups using approaches such as the following is highly desirable:
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Resiliency and Stress Management
  • Exposure-Based Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation
  • Psychoeducation and Recovery Skills Development
  • Group Schedule

Groups Are Typically Facilitated Twice Daily

  • Morning Group: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Afternoon Group: 1:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Group programming varies by day, with approximately five hours of groups Monday through Saturday and three hours on Sunday. PRN scheduling will be coordinated based on facility needs.

  • Masters’ Degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field required.
  • Licensed in the State of Maryland to practice required in Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health counselor or other behavioral health-related field.
  • LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical)
  • LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage & Family Therapist)
  • LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
  • LCADC (Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor)
  • Licensed PhD/PsyD
  • LGPC (Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor)
  • LMSW (LIcensed Master Social Worker)
  • LGMFT (Licensed Graduate Marriage & Family Therapist)
  • LGADC (Licensed Graduate Alcohol & Drug Counselor)
  • Experience with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders preferred
  • Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
  • CPR and BFA Certification required.

The Company complies with state and federal nondiscrimination laws and policies that prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is unlawful to retaliate against individuals or groups based on the basis of their participation in a complaint of discrimination or on the basis of their opposition to discriminatory practices/EEO.

We are proud to be a drug-free workplace.

Why You'll Love It Here

Competitive Salary - based on type of licensure and years of experience

Work/ Life Balance

  • Cohesive Team Culture, A Great Place to Advance Your Clinical Practice!
  • Saving lives!

Benefits

  • Employer-Matched 401(k)
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Opportunities for growth within a national organization
  • Location: IAFF Center of Excellence, 13400 Edgemeade Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate structured therapeutic and psychoeducational groups for adult patients in a residential treatment setting. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support patient progress and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field. Must hold a valid clinical license in the State of Maryland and possess CPR and BFA certifications.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Resiliency trainingCrisis interventionSubstance use treatmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Clinical Therapist - Group Facilitation Only at Confidential Employer a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,558 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 38% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.5 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$71k–$94kMental Health Therapy median $76k (middle half $65k–$83k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$78k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland214 active7,459 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 38% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment382 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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  • Includes weekends
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About Confidential Employer

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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer-Matched 401(k)
Employee Referral Bonus
Opportunities for growth

Living in Upper Marlboro

Typical market rent
$2,393/mo≈ 41% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.