Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

NorthStar Counseling & Wellness is seeking independently licensed mental health professionals to join our growing group practice. Full-time and part-time W-2 opportunities are available.

We are a collaborative, clinician-centered private practice committed to providing high-quality, compassionate mental health care while supporting the professional growth, autonomy, and work-life balance of our clinicians.

Our therapists work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a range of clinical needs. We value collaboration, ongoing learning, clinical autonomy, and creating an environment where clinicians can focus primarily on providing excellent client care.

What We Offer

NorthStar provides the clinical, administrative, and professional support clinicians need to develop sustainable caseloads and meaningful careers within the practice.

• Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling
• Hybrid and remote work opportunities, depending on position and state of licensure
• Fully furnished and equipped private office space for in-person clinicians
• Consistent client referrals and intake coordination
• Administrative support for billing, scheduling, credentialing, and practice operations
• Streamlined electronic health record and telehealth platforms
• Established documentation templates and clinical resources
• Weekly case consultation and peer support
• Biweekly group consultation
• Ongoing specialized clinical training
• Professional development and/or tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement into supervisory, leadership, and directorship roles
• Extensive treatment and educational resources
• Dedicated child and family therapy resources, including art, play, and expressive therapy materials
• Conference and consultation space for team collaboration
• Regular employee recognition and staff events

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary with a biweekly pay schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development and/or tuition reimbursement
• Weekly clinical case consultation
• Biweekly group consultation
• Additional employee benefits based on position and eligibility

Position Responsibilities

Mental Health Therapists are responsible for independently providing high-quality, ethical, and clinically appropriate behavioral health services within their professional scope of practice.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and identifying client treatment needs
• Developing, implementing, and regularly reviewing individualized treatment plans
• Providing individual, family, couples, and/or group psychotherapy based on training, competency, and clinical experience
• Utilizing trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally responsive, and evidence-based approaches to treatment
• Monitoring client progress and adjusting treatment recommendations as clinically appropriate
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record
• Coordinating referrals and collaborating with other healthcare and community providers when appropriate
• Maintaining client confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, professional ethical standards, and applicable laws and regulations
• Participating in clinical consultation, team meetings, and practice activities as required
• Maintaining all professional licenses, certifications, continuing education requirements, and professional credentials
• Working independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrating strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, attention to detail, and follow-through

Schedule

Employment Options: Full-Time or Part-Time, W-2

Full-time clinicians may generally structure their schedules across:

• Monday through Friday;
• A four-day workweek, depending on caseload and practice needs; or
• A flexible part-time schedule for clinicians who prefer a reduced schedule or do not wish to maintain a full-time caseload.

Scheduling is flexible and developed collaboratively based on client demand, clinician availability, and position requirements.

Clinical consultation and required team activities are incorporated into the clinician's work schedule.

Qualifications

We welcome independently licensed professionals from a variety of behavioral health disciplines, including clinical social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, and psychology.

Education

Applicants must hold an applicable graduate or doctoral degree required for their professional license, such as:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or another qualifying behavioral health discipline; or
• Doctoral degree in Psychology or another qualifying behavioral health discipline.

Licensure

Applicants must currently hold an active, unrestricted independent clinical behavioral health license in good standing in at least one of the following jurisdictions:

• Maryland
• Washington, D.C.
• Virginia
• Delaware
• Pennsylvania

Qualifying licenses may include LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, LCMFT, Licensed Psychologist, or an equivalent independently practicing behavioral health credential , depending on the licensing jurisdiction.

Applicants must be legally authorized to independently provide the clinical services associated with the position in the jurisdiction(s) in which they will practice.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience providing psychotherapy or behavioral health treatment
• Experience in an outpatient mental health or private practice setting
• Familiarity with evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches
• Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and/or families based on the clinician's areas of competency and interest
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload independently
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Interest in continued professional development and collaborative clinical consultation

Compensation

NorthStar offers competitive compensation based on professional experience, credentials, schedule, caseload expectations, and position type.

Full-Time Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000 annually, plus eligible benefits.

Full-time compensation is based on established clinical productivity and caseload expectations.

Actual compensation may vary based on experience, credentials, schedule, productivity expectations, and other position-related factors.

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time
Employment Classification: W-2 Employee

About NorthStar Counseling & Wellness

At NorthStar Counseling & Wellness, we believe effective clinical care begins with supporting the clinicians providing it.

We strive to create a workplace characterized by compassion, collaboration, professional growth, clinical excellence, and balance. Our goal is to provide therapists with the resources, administrative infrastructure, consultation, and flexibility they need to develop meaningful careers while providing exceptional care to the clients and communities we serve.