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Lanham, Maryland · Hybrid

Licensed Therapist - Outpatient Mental Health

CounselorNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$50–$60/encounter

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Licensed Therapist – Outpatient Mental Health (Contractor)

iMind Health LLC (D/B/A iMind Behavioral Health) Location: 4640 Forbes Blvd, Lanham, MD 20706 Employment type: Contractor Pay: $50–$60 per completed encounter (typically 45–60 minutes; rate based on licensure and experience) Compensation is for completed encounters; appointment and documentation expectations are reviewed during onboarding.

Schedule: Flexible—caseload and appointment driven; clinicians set availability within clinic hours. Client volume is based on clinician availability and clinic demand. Referrals are provided through the clinic; additional self-sourced referrals are welcome but not required. Work setting: Outpatient clinic with telehealth available, as clinically appropriate.

Overview

iMind Health LLC (D/B/A iMind Behavioral Health) is hiring a Licensed Therapist/Clinician (Contractor) to join our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OMHC). Our clinic provides traditional outpatient counseling and a comprehensive range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individual, family, and group therapy.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team (therapists, prescribers, and support staff) to deliver high-quality, integrated care.

Population served: Children, adolescents, and adults (caseloads assigned based on clinical appropriateness, clinician experience, and program needs). Maryland licenses accepted (active and in good standing): LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC Clinic hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM (optional weekend availability may be offered for clinicians who prefer weekends). Telehealth: Available as clinically appropriate and based on program needs.

Support and Clinical Collaboration

  • Multidisciplinary team model with prescriber collaboration
  • Clinical consultation and support for complex cases and urgent clinical needs
  • Training and onboarding support for clinic workflows and documentation standards
  • Clinical supervision and consultation support available for all clinicians (with structured licensure supervision available for LMSW/LGPC, as applicable)
  • EHR: InSync (Qualifacts)

This role is a great fit for clinicians who enjoy:

  • Outpatient therapy in a multidisciplinary clinic setting
  • Collaborative treatment planning with prescribers and a care team
  • A mix of in-person and telehealth services based on clinical need

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychosocial and DSM-5 diagnostic assessments and utilize standardized screening tools as appropriate; complete documentation per company standards.
  • Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy using evidence-based and strength-based approaches.
  • Develop and update person-centered treatment plans based on clinical need and client goals.
  • Engage families/caregivers in treatment when clinically appropriate.
  • Assess for referrals to Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) and/or Mobile Treatment Services (MTS) during the assessment process and complete referrals in a timely manner when clinically indicated.
  • Coordinate with the treatment team to address urgent clinical needs as they arise.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, safety protocols, and program requirements.

Documentation and Professional Practice

  • Complete documentation accurately and on time in accordance with program, payer, and regulatory standards.
  • Meet productivity expectations for client-facing services; targets vary based on caseload needs/acuity and are reviewed during onboarding.
  • Participate in team meetings, training, and quality improvement activities, as applicable to contractor role expectations.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or related field.
  • Active Maryland license in good standing: LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C.
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to make independent decisions when needed.
  • Proficiency with computers and clinical documentation systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Successful completion of required background check and required training.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience providing outpatient therapy and/or working in a community mental health setting.

How to Apply

Apply directly through this job posting platform. Well-qualified candidates will be contacted via email or phone to schedule an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer

iMind is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field. An active Maryland license (LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C) in good standing is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentDSM-5 diagnostic assessmentIndividual therapyFamily therapyHIPAA complianceCrisis interventionMultidisciplinary collaborationEvidence-based practiceStrength-based approachCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist - Outpatient Mental Health at Imind Health a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,956 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Imind Health ranks #8 of 31 employers hiring contract/1099 Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 18 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% 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 ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k 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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  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote