LGPC LMSW Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$70K - $83K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
Wellness Resources
Come join one of the fastest-growing outpatient mental health practices in Howard County, MD! We are working on opening our next practice in Elkridge after opening and sustaining practices in Bethesda, North Potomac, Rockville, and Clarksville!
This position is flexible remote, meaning some in person and some through Telehealth.
We Have Immediate Openings for LGPC Therapists
- Start within a week, pending background check
- Offer guaranteed pay for the initial 8 weeks as you ramp your caseload
- Active patient waiting list waiting to be assigned to therapist
- Provide Clinical supervision by MD state-licensed LCPC and LCSW-C at no cost to you
- Ability to provide different types of therapy (individual, group, play, etc)
- We have a wide variety of patients for great exposure to new clinical experiences
- Awesome leadership team focused on supporting you and your growth
- Steady pay with excellent benefits, and bonus structure
- Ability to customize your hours
- Ability to grow into leadership role within the organization
- Who we are looking for: Therapists!!!!
The perfect candidate will share our passion for improving and expanding access to quality mental health care and will thrive in a culture that emphasizes: autonomy, flexibility, creativity, authenticity, humor, compassion, acceptance, and determination. Opportunities for individual, family, and group therapy services as well as Telehealth.
Responsibilities and Duties
Evaluate mental health diagnosis, create and implement a treatment plan, and complete ongoing documentation including further diagnosis, treatment plan reviews, and case notes according to company policy
- Maintain a caseload of 25 client sessions per week
- Provide excellent customer service for clients and collaborate with a dynamic team to further the mission of filling gaps in our community
- Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve and exceed goals
- Coordinate services with case managers, families, work personnel, medical personnel, other Ellie staff, and school staff as needed
- Attend and participate in all clinical staff meetings and training
- Other stuff we probably forgot to add but just as meaningful and important to your role
Required Qualifications and Skills
Candidates are required to have a master’s degree in social work or one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university.
Required to be a licensed mental health professional in the state of Maryland.
Required experience with completing DAs, treatment plans, and clinical case notes
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
Prefer candidates with creative and innovative approaches to mental health
Prefer experience with children, adolescents, and teens
Preferred Experience with Couples and Families
Ideal candidates will have a general knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing
What We Have to Offer
- Our salary compensation package is straightforward with no games.
- Excellent benefits package, PTO accrual, and professional development.
- Flexible scheduling
- Hourly pay structure PLUS commission on claims
- Access to Continuing Education CEU Library
- Straightforward bonuses
- 401(k)
- EMDR training program
- Leadership options
What Else You Should Know
This position will be under the general direction of the Clinical Director.
Flexible work from home options available.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will evaluate mental health diagnoses, implement treatment plans, and maintain a caseload of 25 client sessions per week. Responsibilities include coordinating services with families and medical personnel while participating in clinical staff meetings.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in social work or behavioral sciences and be a licensed mental health professional in Maryland. Experience with clinical case notes and treatment plans is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LGPC LMSW Mental Health Therapist at Ellie Mental Health - 041 a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Master Social Worker (LMSW) — ranked against 237 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.
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 $73k 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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