Mental Health Therapist (Contract/Fee-For-service)
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Job Description
About Us
Evolve Life Centers is a growing and dynamic behavioral health organization dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed mental health and substance use treatment. We serve adults through outpatient, residential programs and community, with a mission of empowering individuals to achieve stability, growth, and long-term recovery.
What makes us unique is our culture. At Evolve, we believe that caring for our team is just as important as caring for our clients. We prioritize connection, collaboration, and support—whether through monthly team lunches, quarterly outings, or creating spaces where staff feel valued and heard.
Our team-first approach fosters a positive, energized workplace where therapists can thrive personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Our mission is to “Make a difference so impactful, that we get to experience the best life WE have ever known.”
Our vision is “To positively affect so many lives, that we change the world.”
We are guided by our core values of compassion, adaptability, commitment, and drive, which shape our culture, inform our clinical approach, and inspire our team to continuously evolve in service of those we support.
We are seeking passionate and motivated Licensed Mental Health Therapists (LCSW-C, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC) to join our expanding team. We offer flexible opportunities including full-time, part-time, and fee-for-service roles—ideal for clinicians seeking stability, supplemental income, or the ability to grow a caseload at their own pace.
Responsibilities
- Provide group therapy in-person once a week
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and treatment planning when needed
- Potential for Individual and Family therapy
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Deliver culturally competent, trauma-informed care
Schedule & Compensation
Fee-for-Service: Competitive per-session rate, flexible hours, and administrative support.
If you’re looking for a supportive, team-driven environment where your work is valued and your growth is prioritized, Evolve Life Centers is the place for you.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
- Active Maryland license (LGPC, LMSW, LCPC, or LCSW-C)
- Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
- In-Person availability
- Experience with adults in outpatient and/or residential settings preferred
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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