Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
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Job Description
Third Space Therapy combines the independence of private practice with the support of a group setting, focused on expanding Medicaid-covered behavioral healthcare.
We're looking for passionate independently Licensed Therapists to provide telehealth therapy to the Medicaid population. We handle the administrative side — billing, insurance, credentialing — so you can focus on care.
Why Clinicians Work with Us
Full clinical autonomy. You carry your own caseload and practice under your own license, using your own clinical judgment and treatment approach.
Complete flexibility. You set your own hours and availability, decide which referrals to take, and build the caseload that works for you — alongside your own practice or other work, if you have it.
Administrative support. We handle insurance, billing, and credentialing, and clients book into the availability you set.
Robust referral network. Build a diverse caseload through our connections with insurers, universities, and community providers.
Remote practice model. Enjoy the independence of private practice with the backing of a group — from wherever you work.
Paid per session. You're paid for the clinical work you deliver, at a competitive rate.
Meaningful work. Make a real difference for Medicaid members and help close gaps in access to care.
What You'll Bring
- A valid LCPC license in good standing in the state of Maryland
- A Master's degree in Counseling, with at least 2 years of hands-on therapy or assessment experience
- Your own malpractice coverage ($1M per occurrence / $3M aggregate)
- Experience with EHR systems and other digital tools
- A quiet, HIPAA-compliant home office, plus your own computer and reliable internet, for confidential virtual sessions
- Fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish is preferred, and additional languages are a plus
- We're looking for therapists who bring
- Confident diagnostic judgment across a range of presentations
- Skill in building treatment plans that hold up over the course of care
- A collaborative spirit to work alongside clients in achieving their goals
- Experience managing a caseload independently, including documentation and Medicaid compliance
Key Responsibilities
Provide telehealth therapy services to the Medicaid population while maintaining clinical autonomy and managing an independent caseload. Handle documentation and treatment planning while ensuring compliance with Medicaid standards and HIPAA regulations.
Requirements
Requires a valid LCPC license in Maryland and a Master's degree in Counseling with at least 2 years of therapy experience. Candidates must possess their own malpractice coverage and a reliable, HIPAA-compliant home office setup.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 47 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% are remote, 40% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in counseling | ranked against 504 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Counseling median $77k (middle half $70k–$93k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 49% remote · 40% no call · 66% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Counseling pay trend | +18.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) at Third Space a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 504 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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