Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$70k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Belvedere - Legal Address - Baltimore, MD
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $70000.00 - $90000.00Salary
- Job Category: Regular
The Mental Health Therapist provides counseling/therapy services for pediatrics, adults, and geriatric populations in an outpatient setting with a PCMH model.
The Mental Health Therapist performs client and/or community focused resource coordination activities to ensure clients and/or community members receive comprehensive care. The Mental Health Therapist must also have background and knowledge of trauma and the effect it has on development.
The Mental Health Therapist must possess training and group facilitation skills, knowledge of related community resources, and the ability to collaborate with other community organizations and agencies. Essential
Duties
Provide therapy, psychotherapy and/or counseling to an entire population Conduct intakes, psychosocial assessments and other risk assessments in accordance with program standards Develop counseling interventions in coordination with the client and/or their family Provide individual, family and group counseling Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and other documentation in a timely manner Complete written documentation to program standards Meet billing requirements as set by the agency Participate in weekly individual supervision as required Qualifications: Qualifications Must have a current social work or professional counselor license to practice within the State of Maryland - LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, or LCPC Must have clinical knowledge of the factors associated with mental health and substance use disorders.
Ability to comprehensively assess the emotional, mental, physical, and social functioning of persons, using evidence-based tools, observation, and knowledge of the behaviors and patterns associated with mental health disorders.
Demonstrate understanding of the clinical issues, including ethics, values, standards, policies, and practices of an integrated behavioral health program in a healthcare system.
Ability to communicate and work productively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including primary care medical staff, dental, and other behavioral health disciplines.
Must have interpersonal skills and the ability to develop rapport and effectively work with persons/families with mental health disorders and various community support representatives.
Knowledge of community resources and the ability to research and locate new resources within the community, to assist clients with utilizing community services to support the recovery process. Knowledge of culturally sensitive language and trauma-informed care.
Ability to work independently and practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Skilled in addressing crises in a flexible and patient manner Compensation & Benefits We offer a generous and competitive benefits package, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Life and Disability Coverage 403(b) Retirement Plan Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays) Eligibility for Federal and State Loan Repayment Programs.
We're a qualified site for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program! A Collaborative, Mission-Focused Work Environment
Key Responsibilities
The Mental Health Therapist provides counseling and psychotherapy services to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations within an outpatient PCMH model. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating community resources to ensure comprehensive client care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Maryland license such as LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, or LCPC. The role requires clinical knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 50% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$76k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland | 215 active | 7,511 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 50% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Maryland counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment390 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,575 in the last 30 days | 1,373 the 30 days before (+88%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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