Mental Health Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Ascend Mental Health is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Full-Time Mental Health Therapist to join our growing outpatient behavioral health team. In this role, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.

This position is centered 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 
• Passionate about helping individuals and families heal, build skills, and improve daily functioning 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy across the lifespan 
• Conduct initial assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing interventions 
• Develop and implement clinically appropriate, measurable treatment plans 
• Maintain timely, compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record 
• Monitor client progress and adjust interventions as needed 
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers, rehabilitation specialists, and care team members 
• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and case consultations 
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Maryland Medicaid, COMAR regulations, and ethical standards 
• Support clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, and improved functioning 

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field 
• Active Maryland license or license-eligible (LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, LCPC, etc.) 
• Experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient or community settings preferred 
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills 
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team 

Schedule

• Full-time position 
• Flexible scheduling available 
• Opportunities for both in-person and telehealth sessions 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience 
• Health insurance options 
• Retirement contribution opportunities 
• Paid time off 
• Clinical supervision and professional development opportunities 
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Flexible work from home options available.