Benefits:- Training & development
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
Ascend Mental Health is seeking a
compassionate, skilled, and motivated Mental Health Therapist to join our growing outpatient behavioral health team in a
fee-for-service contract role. You will provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.
This role focuses on delivering
high-quality, ethical, and culturally responsive care, while maintaining clinical documentation that meets Medicaid, licensing, and accreditation standards.
We value clinicians who are collaborative, growth-oriented, and passionate about helping individuals and families heal, build skills, and improve daily functioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within your clinical expertise.
- Conduct initial assessments and develop measurable, individualized treatment plans.
- Deliver appropriate interventions, monitor client progress, and adjust treatment as needed.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record.
- Collaborate with psychiatric providers, rehabilitation specialists, and other care team members.
- Participate in clinical supervision and case consultation as appropriate to licensure and client needs.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Maryland Medicaid requirements, applicable COMAR regulations, and professional ethical standards.
- Support clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, and improved daily functioning.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Active Maryland license appropriate to the role, such as LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC.
- Experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient or community settings preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
- Ability to manage a clinical caseload independently and collaborate effectively with other providers.
Schedule & Service Delivery
- Fee-for-service contract position.
- Flexible scheduling based on clinician availability and client needs.
- Opportunities for in-person and telehealth sessions.
Compensation & Clinical Support
- Competitive fee-for-service compensation based on experience, qualifications, and agreed-upon contract rates.
- Payment for clinical services according to the terms of the contract.
- Clinical supervision opportunities for eligible clinicians.
- Access to an electronic health record and a collaborative clinical team.
- This contract position does not include employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.
Flexible work from home options available.