Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Full-Time Professional Montgomery County, Rockville, MD, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1286 Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually People Encouraging People is an organization driven by our core values. Our programs provide a wide range of services, from rehabilitation, to assistance for the deaf and blind, to residential and vocational ventures aimed at assimilating our clients into the community. Our clients face various challenges, from schizophrenia to drug addiction to homelessness. They represent the full diversity of our community. What they have in common is they are treated with respect and decency and shown that through hard work and encouragement, they can improve the quality of their lives and the quality of our community. Newly Licensed Candidates and License-eligible Candidates are Encouraged to Apply! Make a Real Impact—Beyond the Therapy Office Are you a therapist who wants to do more than sit in an office all day? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and help individuals with serious mental illness live independently, stay out of the hospital, and build meaningful lives in their communities. This is not traditional outpatient therapy. ACT is hands-on, team-based, and deeply impactful work—where every day is different, and your support meets clients where they are. What You’ll Do Provide community-based mental health services in homes, shelters, and other real-world settings Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, nursing, case management, peer support) Share responsibility for a team caseload—no isolated practice Support clients with: Symptom management Crisis intervention Housing stability Substance use recovery Daily living skills Why This Role Is Different You’re not alone: Shared caseload + daily team support Flexible, field-based work: Less back-to-back sessions, more meaningful engagement Real outcomes: Help reduce hospitalizations and support long-term recovery Creative problem-solving: No “one-size-fits-all” treatment plans What We’re Looking For Licensed (or license-eligible) (LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT) Strong communication and teamwork skills Comfort working in community settings and adapting to changing situations Passion for serving individuals with serious mental illness What We Offer Competitive salary Clinical supervision toward licensure (if applicable) Mileage reimbursement for field work Ongoing training in evidence-based practices Supportive team culture focused on preventing burnout #J-18808-Ljbffr People-Encouraging-People