Licensed Outpatient Therapist

Signet Health is actively seeking an experienced, licensed therapist to join our award-winning, hospital-embedded outpatient behavioral health program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center (named Outpatient Program of the Year). This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience working with adult patients and is ideal for clinicians who value structured outpatient practice, predictable weekday hours, and high-quality, in-person clinical care.

Join a highly stable, mission-driven team where you will enjoy excellent institutional support and exposure to a broad continuum of behavioral health services.

Compensation & Benefits

Signet Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to fully support your clinical practice and personal well-being:

• True W-2 Stability: Fully benefited, permanent W-2 position (not contract or PRN).
• Health & Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Financial Protection: Retirement benefits and retirement planning options.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO package, including recognized holidays.
• Licensure Support: Generous continuing education reimbursement, plus full reimbursement for license fees in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Administrative Peace of Mind: Fully supported credentialing and compliance processes so you can focus entirely on patient care.
• Perks: Free onsite parking and convenient access to nearby restaurants and local amenities.

What Sets This Position Apart?

• Work-Life Balance: Predictable Monday–Friday daytime hours with no nights, weekends, or on-call responsibilities.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed counselors, and nursing support.
• Administrative Infrastructure: Onsite operational leadership handles all scheduling, registration, and revenue cycle support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient individual psychotherapy and treatment planning using a structured, time-limited approach.
• Conduct clinical intake assessments.
• Provide cross-coverage support as needed across various care levels, including Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), addiction services, and group therapy.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Ensure all services meet Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and Joint Commission accreditation standards.

Ideal Candidate

You are a perfect fit for this role if you prefer a consistent, in-person collaborative environment and enjoy structured outpatient therapy. You want a stable, long-term W-2 role with institutional support, and you possess the clinical maturity that comes with treating adult populations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience working with adult patients.
• Licensure: Active LICSW, LCSW, LCPC, or LPC licensure in any U.S. state is required at the time of hire.
• Local Licensing: Must be eligible and willing to obtain a Washington, DC license during the onboarding process (employer support and assistance are provided).
• Preferred: Maryland (MD) and Virginia (VA) licensures are a plus, but not required.

Signet Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Application Note: Please submit a text-based resume only. To ensure a fair and compliant review process, do not include photos or headshots on your resume.

 

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: $80,739 - $98,681 Annual
Bonus/Commission: No