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Mental Health Therapist

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. Conduct comprehensive assessments of behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs .

Posted 10/9/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive assessments and developing individualized treatment plans for clients with behavioral health needs. Proficient in providing evidence-based therapy modalities, including CBT and DBT, while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Master's Degree In Social WorkActive Independent Clinical LicensureEvidence-Based Therapeutic ModalitiesTelehealth Services ExperienceClinical Experience With Youth And Adults

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Hard Skills
Individual And Family TherapyCrisis InterventionTreatment Plan DevelopmentBehavioral Health AssessmentsDocumentation Standards
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationRelationship-BuildingOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Athena One EHR
Certifications & Qualifications
Independent Clinical Licensure
Industry Keywords
Behavioral HealthMental HealthCBTDBTTelehealthTraumaAnxietyDepressionSubstance Use DisordersGrief And Loss

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs
  • Develop individualized treatment plans aligned with client goals
  • Provide evidence-based individual and family therapy using modalities such as CBT and DBT
  • Deliver care virtually via telehealth
  • Track client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment outcomes
  • Collaborate with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals
  • Communicate treatment plans, progress, and recommendations with clients, families, and stakeholders
  • Provide crisis intervention and support to clients in acute distress
  • Develop safety plans and strategies to prevent or mitigate crises
  • Educate clients and families on mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies
  • Maintain a consistent patient volume commensurate with contracted hours and organizational access needs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master's degree in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
  • Active independent clinical licensure in at least one of Washington, DC, Maryland, or Virginia
  • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience providing therapy to youth, adults, and individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges
  • Experience treating patients ages 13 and older
  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and interventions
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, documentation, and organizational skills
  • Experience providing telehealth services
  • Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states preferred
  • Experience with specialized populations or treatment areas such as trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use disorders, or grief and loss preferred
  • Familiarity with Athena One EHR and electronic health record documentation standards preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible scheduling options, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours
  • Contracted 1099 independent contractor opportunity
  • Clinical autonomy
  • Professional collaboration
  • Virtual-first, telehealth delivery
  • Opportunity to provide care across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia