Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$63k-$72k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $63k–$72k | Mental Health Therapy median $71k (middle half $66k–$118k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland | 222 active | 7,957 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 32% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Maryland Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $6k) · 9% offer loan repayment400 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,563 in the last 30 days | 1,536 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 pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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