Psychotherapist, Ou
Listed compensation
$70k-$85k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Outpatient Mental Health Center – Gaithersburg
offers a wide variety of mental health and substance use services for people of all ages, improving their quality of life, all within a safe and welcoming environment.
What to expect.
You will work alongside a team of highly skilled clinicians, providing specialized mental health care services. This position offers not only a fulfilling career, but also ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
Specific Responsibilities Include
- Conduct diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy.
- Monitor progress, adjust treatments, and coordinate referrals to additional services.
- Use evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing for co-occurring disorders.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Complete documentation in a timely manner to meet program standards.
- Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and trainings to improve your clinical skills and be a part of our ever-growing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Paid mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
- Ability to make extra income by volunteering for on-call duties.
What you'll get from us.
At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:
- A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
- Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
- Licensing and certification preparation assistance
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
- 403b retirement match
- Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures
- Cross-discipline collaboration
What we need from you.
Must Be Licensed in Maryland as A
- Licensed Certificated Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
- Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
- Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
The pay range for this position is $70.019.40 minimum to $84,872.00 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, license, years and level of related experience.
Why Sheppard Pratt?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based techniques like motivational interviewing. Clinicians must also monitor progress, coordinate referrals, and complete documentation according to program standards.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed in Maryland as an LCSW-C, LMSW, LGPC, or LCPC to qualify for this position. The role requires participation in clinical supervision and staff meetings to enhance clinical skills within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Sheppard Pratt ranks #7 of 16 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% 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 ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $74k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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