Mental Health Therapist- Contract 1099

Counselor / TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$70-$90/hr

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Job Description

Mental Health Therapist – Hybrid / Community-Based (1099 Contractor)

Equanimity Holistic Health LLC | Maryland

  • Job Type: Part-Time / Independent Contractor (1099)
  • Work Setting: Hybrid – Community-Based and Telehealth
  • Compensation: $35–$90 per completed visit
  • Schedule: Flexible

About Equanimity Holistic Health

Equanimity Holistic Health LLC provides compassionate, accessible, and individualized behavioral health services to individuals and families throughout Maryland. Our mission is to improve mental health outcomes through high-quality, patient-centered care that addresses the emotional, psychological, and social needs of the communities we serve.

We are seeking experienced, independently licensed Mental Health Therapists to join our clinical team. This opportunity is ideal for clinicians who value professional independence, flexible scheduling, and meaningful community engagement.

Position Overview

This is a hybrid, community-based, 1099 independent contractor position. Therapists provide outpatient mental health services through a combination of in-person community appointments and secure telehealth sessions, as clinically appropriate.

Candidates should be organized, dependable, culturally responsive, and comfortable working independently while collaborating with other behavioral health professionals.

Compensation – Fee-for-Service

Compensation is based on completed clinical visits, not a fixed hourly salary.

30-minute therapy session: $35

45-minute therapy session: $60

60-minute therapy session: $70

New patient evaluation/intake: $90

Payments are subject to the independent contractor agreement and applicable service documentation requirements. Contractors are responsible for their applicable taxes and professional credentials.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and initial mental health evaluations.

Provide individual, family, and clinically appropriate psychotherapy services.

Deliver treatment in community settings and through secure telehealth platforms.

Develop individualized, measurable treatment plans.

Utilize evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT-informed techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care.

Monitor patient progress and modify treatment interventions as clinically indicated.

Assist patients with emotional regulation, behavioral challenges, relationships, and coping strategies.

Assess clinical risk and respond appropriately to psychiatric crises.

Maintain accurate, timely documentation within the electronic health record.

Coordinate care with psychiatric providers, rehabilitation programs, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, Maryland regulations, and professional ethical standards.

Required Qualifications

Master's or doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Addiction Counseling, or a related behavioral health discipline.

Active Maryland license in at least one of the following categories (required):

Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C)

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)

Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (LCMFT)

Ability to provide the assigned services independently within the scope of professional licensure.

Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently in community-based environments.

Reliable transportation for community appointments.

Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in outpatient or community-based behavioral health.

Experience working with adults, adolescents, children, or families.

Familiarity with Maryland Medicaid behavioral health services.

Experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions.

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desirable.

Why Join Equanimity Holistic Health?

Flexible Scheduling: Establish your availability while maintaining continuity of patient care.

Hybrid Service Delivery: Provide services through community appointments and telehealth.

Competitive Compensation: Earn $35–$90 per completed visit, depending on service type and duration.

Clinical Independence: Exercise professional judgment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Community Impact: Expand access to quality behavioral healthcare for underserved populations.

Collaborative Environment: Work with professionals dedicated to ethical, compassionate, and effective treatment.

If you are an independently licensed Maryland mental health professional seeking a flexible, community-focused opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Join Equanimity Holistic Health LLC and help improve access to behavioral health services throughout Maryland.

Equanimity Holistic Health LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Flexible work from home options available.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a master's or doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline and possess an active Maryland clinical license (LCSW-C, LCPC, LCADC, or LCMFT). Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently in community-based environments are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental health therapyBiopsychosocial assessmentCrisis interventionCare coordinationHIPAA complianceCultural responsiveness

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist- Contract 1099 at Equanimity Integrated Behavioral Health and Wellness a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% 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 ~$166k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $158k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$146k–$187kMental Health Therapy median $76k (middle half $65k–$86k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$158k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Maryland216 active7,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 56% remote · 30% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMaryland counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 9% offer loan repayment387 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,533 in the last 30 days1,397 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing 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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Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Hybrid service delivery
Clinical independence
Collaborative interdisciplinary team