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Senior Care Therapy
Silver Spring, Maryland

Licensed Professional Counselor

Counselor 8.1 Work-LifeFull-Time

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from $56,000

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Full-Time · on-site
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Job Description

Licensed Professional Counselor LPC

Are you passionate about working with an underserved and rewarding population? Looking for a clinical role without the administrative burden, and one that offers real work-life balance? If so, read on and apply today! 

Senior Care Therapy is seeking full-time or part-time Licensed Professional Counselors to join our mission of providing in-person psychotherapy services to the geriatric population. We currently serve over 300 Skilled Nursing Facilities including sub-acute, long-term care, and assisted livings throughout NJ, NY, PA, and MD.  

As a clinician owned and operated company, SCT takes pride in providing supportive counseling through patient-centered psychology services that has a meaningful impact on residents' mood, functioning, and overall quality of life. By working collaboratively with facility staff, SCT aims to improve outcomes for both residents and the care teams that support them. We are committed to providing the highest level of psychological services and to being at the forefront of ever-changing regulations, needs, and trends.

At SCT, we handle all the administrative responsibilities -- including billing, insurance, credentialing, and pre certifications --- so you can do what you do best: providing exceptional clinical care!

What We Provide

* Customizable Part-time or Full-Time opportunities available, tailored to align with your personal and professional goals.

* 32-hour and 40-hour equivalent work week opportunities

* Salary ranges from $56,000-$90,000 with Uncapped FFS Bonus Opportunity!

* Part Time: Fee for Service Opportunities

* Now Offering a Sign-On Bonus Up To $6,000 for Full Time Employees!

* Rewarding experiences working with the senior population

* Flexible Daytime Hours with Autonomy

* No Admin Tasks! No cancellations! No no-shows!

* EHR Your Way! Efficient, user friendly, clinician designed EMR.

* SCT University

* CEU Reimbursement Program

* Psychologist led training on day one with ongoing support.

* Clinical Team Support: peer-to-peer learning.

* Cutting-edge Resources & Mentorship: We champion your growth with abundant resources, mentorship, and career advice to set you up for unparalleled success

* Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Ancillary Benefits (Full-Time)

* 401(k) plan with up to 3% company match offered Day 1! (PT and FT)

* Malpractice Insurance Provided

* PTO & Holiday (Full-Time)

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct individual and group psychotherapy sessions for patients in a subacute or skilled nursing facility.

* Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral health conditions, including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, and cognitive decline.

* Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the needs of each patient.

* Collaborate with facility staff, interdisciplinary teams, and family members to support patient care.

* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards using our clinician-designed electronic medical/health system (EHR).

* Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.

Requirements

* Active and unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in State applying for.

* Effective oral and written communication in English

* Basic proficiency with technology, including electronic health records (EHR).

* Strong organizational and documentation skills, with attention to regulatory compliance.

* Ability to provide in-person services at assigned facilities, up to 45 minutes.

* Ability to walk, stand, and move between patient rooms and offices within the facility throughout the day.

* Full Vaccination and Booster Status may be required in some facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

* Previous clinical experience in a subacute, long-term care, or geriatric healthcare setting.

* History of treating Anxiety, Depression and Adjustment Disorders.

* Psych or Addictions experience is a plus.

* Excellent time management and organizational skills.

SCT welcomes individuals with a variety of licensure types to join our exceptional team. We encourage you to reach out directly to learn more about current openings! Currently Hiring for Clinical Psychologist, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, and LMFT located in NJ, NY, PA, or MD.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningEvidence-based PracticeGeriatric CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationCrisis InterventionPatient Advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Counselor at SENIOR CARE THERAPY a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 585 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Senior Care Therapy ranks #15 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Maryland, the Counselor weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$78k (193 salary observations; 415 listings), vs ~$73k nationally (5,040 salary observations; 18,389 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 20% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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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Work-life snapshot

8.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Counseling

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Living in Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,962/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Senior Care Therapy

Mental Health Care
Raritan, New Jersey
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Daytime Hours
No Admin Tasks
No Cancellations
No No-shows
CEU Reimbursement Program
Psychologist-led Training
Clinical Team Support
Mentorship