Therapist
Listed compensation
$50/hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
About the Role
Blue Sky Mental Health Clinic is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Therapist to join our growing team in Washington, DC. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families in our community. If you're passionate about mental health and helping others heal, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions to clients with a range of mental health needs
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA and agency standards
- Monitor client progress and adjust therapeutic approaches as needed
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate client care
- Participate in clinical supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development
- Connect clients with community resources and support services as appropriate
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
- Active or eligible licensure in Washington, DC (LCSW, LCPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
- Experience providing evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR, etc.)
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations across the lifespan
- Empathetic, client-centered approach with strong professional boundaries
About Us
Blue Sky Mental Health Clinic is a trusted provider of substance abuse services in Washington DC, committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to every client we serve. Our clients choose us for our warm, welcoming environment and our dedication to evidence-based treatment. Our staff love working here because of our supportive culture, collaborative team, and shared mission to make mental wellness accessible to all.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's 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, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k | Mental Health Therapy median $73k (middle half $70k–$82k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$99k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland | 216 active | 7,919 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 36% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 10% offer loan repayment392 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,511 in the last 30 days | 1,528 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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