Mental Health Therapist, LG/LM

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. Provide mental health treatment to patients in outpatient and off-site programs .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeSilver Spring • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing mental health treatment, including individual, couples, family, and group therapy, while developing patient-specific treatment plans and conducting diagnostic evaluations. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and adhering to industry standards and ethical practices.

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Active Maryland License (LMSW, LGPC, LGMFT)Knowledge of DSM-5 DiagnosesTreatment Planning and Therapeutic ModalitiesCrisis Intervention SkillsWritten and Oral Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic EvaluationsCrisis InterventionsTreatment PlanningClinical Data AnalysisTherapeutic ModalitiesPatient-Specific Goals DevelopmentKnowledge of Industry StandardsAssessment and DiagnosisDocumentation SkillsKnowledge of Professional Ethics

Soft Skills

Ability to Work IndependentlyAbility to Concentrate Amid DistractionsProfessional RepresentationSelf-AwarenessAbility to Work in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CPR/FFA Certification

Industry Keywords

Mental Health TreatmentOutpatient ProgramsSocial WorkProfessional CounselingAccreditation StandardsRegulatory StandardsHuman Development PrinciplesDiversity AwarenessContinuing EducationPatient and Social-System Data

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide mental health treatment to patients in outpatient and off-site programs
Provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy
Conduct diagnostic evaluations, assessments, consultations, and crisis interventions within license scope
Document sessions in a timely manner
Collaborate with the Prescribing Team, Intake Coordinators, Front Desk, Clinical Supervisor, and others on treatment plans
Attend required meetings and trainings
Represent Thrive at schools and other engagements as necessary
Complete paneling for different insurance agencies
Collect, record, and analyze patient and social-system data
Develop treatment plans with patient-specific goals and interventions
Implement interventions to promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health and developmental progression
Recommend safety planning and crisis interventions when needed
Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and revise plans, including discharge criteria
Work with children ages 3–18 and adults age 19 and older

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active, unrestricted Maryland license independent to practice as an LMSW, LGPC, or LGMFT
In-state and active Maryland licensure required by start of employment
Social work or professional counseling licensure under the Maryland Professional Counseling and/or Social Work Boards
Knowledge of industry standards, theory, principles, research processes, accreditation, and regulatory standards
Ability to assess clinical care requirements using psychotherapeutic and human development principles
Knowledge of treatment planning and therapeutic modalities
Knowledge of professional ethics, diversity, self-awareness, and continuing education
Working knowledge of DSM-5 diagnoses and ability to assess and diagnose according to DSM-5 criteria
Ability to collect, record, and analyze clinical and social-system data
Ability to develop treatment plans with patient-specific goals and interventions
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision in an unstructured environment with multiple demands
Written and oral communication skills
Ability to concentrate amid distractions and understand complex concepts, assessments, directions, and processes
Ability to represent the program professionally inside and outside the facility
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
CPR/FFA certification preferred
Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, hear, see, speak, and type
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
Ability to work in fast-paced and potentially stressful environments
Ability to drive a motor vehicle
Ability to work evenings, approximately until 7:30–8:00 pm, as expected

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible hours and high earning potential
Health insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan with company match
Company-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Clinical and administrative supervision at no cost
Positive and supportive work environment
Opportunities for advancement and professional specialty development
In-house CEUs
Participation in several training initiatives