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Project Chesapeake
Westminster, Maryland

Mental Health Therapist

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$63k-$72k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Posted 22m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Project Chesapeake provides quality addiction treatment, behavioral health therapy, & treatment for individuals with a dual diagnosis. We are seeking a highly motivated, reliable, licensed & experienced Mental Health Therapist to join our team in an Outpatient setting!

Our mission is to provide an opportunity for individuals to learn how to live a positive, sober lifestyle while empowering them to make changes that will lead to successful, independent living.

Hours: Full time

Monday - Thursday from 9:00am - 5:00pm

Friday from 9:00am - 3:00pm

Responsibilities Include

  • Maintain a mental health caseload.
  • Complete assessments, treatment plans, individual notes, group notes, & other clinical documentation under the supervision of an LCSW-C.
  • Take part in a multi-disciplinary team to maintain excellent client care & treatment.
  • Attain occasional trainings & maintain licensure requirements.

Qualifications Include

  • Active LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C or LCPC license in the State of Maryland.
  • Computer literate & experience working in an EMR (Electronic Medical Records) system.
  • Possess sound judgement, professionalism, & compassion for client care.
  • Excellent documentation & communication skills.
  • Familiarity with DHMH / CARF requirements.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Optional Medical / Vision / Dental insurance
  • Optional 401(K) with employer match
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Additional benefits to be discussed during interview process

Salary

$62,500/yr. - $72,000/yr.

Negotiable based upon level of license

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will maintain a mental health caseload and complete clinical documentation including assessments and treatment plans. They will also participate in a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality client care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, or LCPC license in the State of Maryland. Experience with EMR systems and familiarity with DHMH/CARF requirements are also required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health therapyDual diagnosis treatmentTreatment planningCase managementAssessment

Counselor Career Context

Project Chesapeake ranks #33 of 34 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$63k–$72kMental Health Therapy median $71k (middle half $66k–$118k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland222 active7,957 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 32% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment400 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,563 in the last 30 days1,536 the 30 days before (+67%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Project Chesapeake#33 of 34 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,891 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Project Chesapeake

Mental Health Care
Annapolis, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO)
Optional Medical / Vision / Dental insurance
Optional 401(K) with employer match
Employer paid life insurance

Living in Westminster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$407k≈ 6.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,705/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.