Mental Health Counselor (Columbia)

Company Description Rooted Growth Wellness LLC is a mental health practice dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families in developing healthier patterns and achieving meaningful personal growth. The organization emphasizes evidence-informed therapeutic approaches and a client-centered, trauma-aware environment. Team members collaborate to provide high-quality care while maintaining professional autonomy and ethical practice. Rooted Growth Wellness LLC values continuous learning, clinical excellence, and a supportive workplace culture for mental health professionals. The practice is committed to fostering resilience and well-being in the Columbia, MD community and beyond.

Role Description This full-time Mental Health Counselor role is a hybrid position based in Columbia, MD, with the flexibility to work remotely for part of the schedule. The counselor will provide individual, couples, and/or family counseling, conduct intake assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans aligned with client goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining a caseload, delivering psychotherapy sessions, documenting progress notes and clinical records, and coordinating care with other providers when appropriate. The role involves ongoing case management to support continuity of care, monitoring clinical outcomes, and adjusting interventions as needed. The counselor will also participate in team meetings, engage in regular supervision or consultation, and uphold professional, ethical, and legal standards in all aspects of practice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in Treatment Planning and Case Management to assess needs, set goals, and coordinate services.
• Strong foundation in Mental Health and Psychology, including knowledge of common diagnoses, interventions, and evidence-informed therapeutic approaches.

EMDR Expertise: Certified EMDR Therapist or EMDR-trained preferred. We are equally eager to hire growth-minded clinicians who are passionate about learning new evidence-based approaches and open to acquiring trauma-focused training.

• Experience or training in Relationship Counseling, including work with couples, families, or interpersonal dynamics.
• Current licensure or license-eligibility as a mental health professional (e.g., LCPC, LCSW-C, LMFT, Psychologist) in Maryland.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation and using electronic health record systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills, with a commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive care.
• Ability to manage a full-time caseload, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a team-based environment.
• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related mental health field.
• Experience providing telehealth services and comfort with using secure virtual platforms is preferred.
• Interest in ongoing professional development, supervision, and training in specialized modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapies) is beneficial.