Mental Health Therapist - Contractor

Job Description

Job Description

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.