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Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation
Washington, District of Columbia · Hybrid

Licensed Therapist - Medicaid & Medicare

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsContract

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Job Description

  • Location: Washington, D.C., Maryland & Virginia
  • Work Setting: Hybrid
  • Position Type: Part-time or Full-Time
  • Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

Compensation: Competitive compensation aligned with insurance reimbursement rates, with opportunities to maximize earning potential based on clinical volume

CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation, LLC (CCCC) is a well-established, multidisciplinary healthcare and behavioral health group practice serving clients throughout the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. Join a growing, multidisciplinary healthcare and behavioral health practice where you can focus on what matters most: providing excellent patient care.

We are seeking one or more licensed therapists to join our collaborative clinical team and provide high-quality, culturally responsive, patient-centered care to diverse populations across the lifespan. Licensed therapists who specialize in child, adolescent, adult, and elder care are welcome.

Our practice is committed to building strong community partnerships, and we are actively working in collaboration with substance abuse treatment centers, schools, and community-based organizations to expand access to mental health services, promote continuity of care, and address the divers behavioral health needs of the communities we serve.

Diversity As A Core Value. Our diverse referral base provides opportunities to work with children, adolescents, and adults, depending on your clinical interests, experience, specialty, and availability. CCCC offers a collegial environment designed to support professional growth, clinical collaboration, and long-term development.

  • Community engagement
  • Clinical education and workshops
  • Interdisciplinary consultation
  • Corporate and organizational consultation
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Leadership and management opportunities

Training and Professional Development

Scheduling Flexibility. At CCCC, we provide flexible opportunities for licensed therapists to develop a practice that aligns with their professional goals and lifestyle.

Full-time or part-time schedules

Remote, hybrid, or in-office service options

Evening And/or Weekend Availability

Dedicated Administrative Support. Our administrative team manages many of the operational demands of practice—including scheduling, billing, credentialing, insurance coordination, and patient support—allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

  • Insurance credentialing, contracting, and authorization
  • Insurance billing, claims, and collections
  • Appointment scheduling and Waitlist management
  • Electronic health record support
  • Dedicated intakes, billing, and administrative staff for support
  • Office space, equipment, and routine supplies, as available
  • Key Clinical Responsibilities

Licensed Therapist Responsibilities Include

Assessment and diagnosis — Conduct psychological evaluations, gather clinical histories, administer appropriate assessments, and develop diagnostic impressions when within their scope of practice.

Treatment — Provide evidence-based psychotherapy and other appropriate psychological interventions tailored to clients’ needs.

Treatment planning — Establish goals with clients, monitor progress, modify treatment when needed, and make referrals when another service is more appropriate.

Client safety — Assess and respond appropriately to risks such as suicide, self-harm, abuse, violence, or other urgent concerns, following applicable laws and professional standards.

Documentation — Maintain accurate, timely, and secure clinical records, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and relevant communications.

Other responsibilities as required

Required Qualifications

Candidates must be independently licensed in Virginia or Maryland. Licensure in Washington, D.C. is preferred, with priority given to clinicians licensed across all jurisdictions

  • Must be able to accept clients who are insured by Medicaid or Medicare
  • Priority consideration given to clinicians willing to serve pre-adolescent populations
  • Passion for high-quality, compassionate mental health care
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Desired experience 1-3 years
  • Must be local

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with range of diverse clientele
  • Availability during after-school hours, evenings, or weekends
  • Willingness to work a hybrid schedule (some in-person availability preferred)

How to Apply

We welcome experienced and emerging clinicians who are seeking a supportive, inclusive, and values-aligned professional home. To apply, please submit your CV/Resume and a brief cover letter.

CapitolHill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ clinicians, and those from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct psychological evaluations, develop diagnostic impressions, and provide evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to client needs. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring client safety through appropriate risk assessment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an independent license in Virginia or Maryland, with D.C. licensure preferred. Applicants must be able to accept Medicaid and Medicare insurance and possess 1-3 years of relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionCulturally responsive careMedicaid billingMedicare billingElectronic health recordsInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist - Medicaid & Medicare at Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,870 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,870 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$118k)214 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingDistrict of Columbia index 109.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in District of Columbia34 active7,901 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 56% remote · 24% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,525 in the last 30 days1,706 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,870 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation

Mental Health Care
Washington, District of Columbia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Remote/hybrid options
Administrative support (scheduling, billing, credentialing)
Clinical education and workshops
Leadership opportunities