Training & Development

Full-time Licensed Associate Psychotherapist — Trauma & Eating Disorders The Smith Counseling Group, LLC | Chevy Chase, MD (serving Washington, DC & Maryland) About Us The Smith Counseling Group is a multi-disciplinary private practice serving clients across the Washington, DC and Maryland area, with a clinical focus on trauma and eating disorders. We're looking for a licensed clinician to join our team as we grow this specialty area — someone who wants to build deep expertise in eating disorder treatment while being part of a supportive, clinically rigorous practice. What We're Looking For We're looking for a therapist who is: Clinically strong — solid foundational skills and good judgment, with a genuine interest in doing excellent work with clients Mature and responsible — reliable, professional, and able to manage a caseload independently once ramped up Hard-working and coachable— willing to put in the effort to learn a new specialty, and open to supervision and feedback Drawn to the structure of a clinic setting — you may be earlier in your career, or transitioning from a different setting, and are looking for the stability, mentorship, and built-in referral base of an established practice rather than solo private practice No prior eating disorder treatment experience required. We're specifically looking for someone excited to develop this specialty — training and supervision will be provided (see below). What You'll Be Doing Building and managing a full-time outpatient caseload focused on eating disorders and trauma Participating in regular clinical supervision as you develop ED-specific competencies Collaborating with referring providers (dietitians, physicians, higher levels of care) as part of a coordinated treatment approach Training & Development New to eating disorder treatment? We'll support your growth through: Six months of dedicated, biweekly clinical supervision focused specifically on eating disorder treatment A continuing education budget to support one ED-focused training of your choice Certification in eating disorder treatment and EMDR Qualifications Master's degree in counseling (MA) or social work (MSW), or PhD in psychology Active, unrestricted license to practice independently in Maryland (e.g., LCSW-C, LCPC, or licensed psychologist) What We Offer 50% fee-split compensation (1099 contractor position) with income up to $200K+ Full-time caseload (30+ client hours per week), with a 3-6 month ramp-up period to reach full caseload Primarily in-person, with a mix of telehealth sessions Mentorship and a built-in referral network as you grow into the specialty Certification in Eating Disorders and EMDR The Smith Counseling Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors of Maryland