Licensed Therapist - Outpatient Mental Health
Listed compensation
$50-$60/hr
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 possess a Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, along with an active and active Maryland license (LGPC, LCPC, LMSW, or LCSW-C). Required qualifications also include strong clinical judgment, proficiency with computers and clinical documentation systems, and excellent communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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 8,084 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Imind Health ranks #7 of 19 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 72/100, 18 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 26% have no call, 56% 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 ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k 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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