Licensed EMDR Therapist
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Job Description
- Location: Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia
- Work Setting: Hybrid
- Position Type: Part-time or Full-Time
- Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Compensation: Competitive compensation aligned with insurance reimbursement rates, with opportunities to maximize earning potential based on clinical volume
CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation, LLC (CCCC) is a well-established, multidisciplinary healthcare and behavioral health group practice serving clients throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. Join a growing, multidisciplinary healthcare and behavioral health practice where you can focus on what matters most: providing excellent patient care.
We are seeking one or more therapists to join our collaborative clinical team and provide high-quality, culturally responsive, patient-centered care to diverse populations across the lifespan. Therapists who specialize in child, adolescent, adult, and elder care are welcome.
Our practice is committed to building strong community partnerships, and we are actively working in collaboration with substance abuse treatment centers, schools, and community-based organizations to expand access to mental health services, promote continuity of care, and address the divers behavioral health needs of the communities we serve.
Diversity As A Core Value. Our diverse referral base provides opportunities to work with children, adolescents, and adults, depending on your clinical interests, experience, specialty, and availability. CCCC offers a collegial environment designed to support professional growth, clinical collaboration, and long-term development.
- Community engagement
- Clinical education and workshops
- Interdisciplinary consultation
- Corporate and organizational consultation
- Wellness initiatives
- Leadership and management opportunities
Training and Professional Development
Scheduling Flexibility. At CCCC, we provide flexible opportunities for therapists to develop a practice that aligns with their professional goals and lifestyle.
Full-time or part-time schedules
Remote, hybrid, or in-office service options
Evening And/or Weekend Availability
Dedicated Administrative Support. Our administrative team manages many of the operational demands of practice—including scheduling, billing, credentialing, insurance coordination, and patient support—allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
- Insurance credentialing, contracting, and authorization
- Insurance billing, claims, and collections
- Appointment scheduling and Waitlist management
- Electronic health record support
- Dedicated intakes, billing, and administrative staff for support
- Office space, equipment, and routine supplies, as available
- Key Clinical Responsibilities
Therapists Responsibilities Include
Assessment and diagnosis — Conduct psychological evaluations, gather clinical histories, administer appropriate assessments, and develop diagnostic impressions when within their scope of practice.
Treatment — Treat trauma-related concerns, including PTSD, anxiety, grief, and other trauma-associated difficulties, when within the therapist’s scope of practice.
Treatment planning — Establish goals with clients, monitor progress, modify treatment when needed, and make referrals when another service is more appropriate.
Client safety — Assess and respond appropriately to risks such as suicide, self-harm, abuse, violence, or other urgent concerns, following applicable laws and professional standards.
Documentation — Maintain accurate, timely, and secure clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and relevant communications.
Other responsibilities as required
Required Qualifications
- Completion of an EMDR training program that meets recognized professional standards
- Have appropriate experience assessing and treating trauma and related mental-health conditions
Candidates must be independently licensed in Virginia or Maryland. Licensure in Washington, D.C. is preferred, with priority given to clinicians licensed across all jurisdictions
- Priority consideration given to clinicians willing to serve pre-adolescent populations
- Passion for high-quality, compassionate mental health care
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Desired experience 1-3 years
- Must be local
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with range of diverse clientele
- Availability during after-school hours, evenings, or weekends
- Willingness to work a hybrid schedule (some in-person availability preferred)
How to Apply
We welcome experienced and emerging clinicians who are seeking a supportive, inclusive, and values-aligned professional home. To apply, please submit your CV/Resume and a brief cover letter.
CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ clinicians, and those from historically underrepresented backgrounds.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for conducting psychological evaluations, developing diagnostic impressions, and providing trauma-informed treatment for diverse populations. They must also maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure client safety through appropriate risk assessment and management.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an EMDR training program and hold an independent clinical license in Virginia or Maryland. Experience in assessing and treating trauma-related conditions is required, with a preference for clinicians licensed in Washington, D.C.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed EMDR Therapist at Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,870 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.
The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,870 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$118k)214 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | District of Columbia index 109.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in District of Columbia | 34 active | 7,897 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 54% remote · 26% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,525 in the last 30 days | 1,707 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
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