Psychotherapist, Outpatient Mental Health Center - Gaithersburg, MD

Psychotherapist, Outpatient Mental Health Center - Gaithersburg, MD

Job Category: Therapists, Counselors, Addict Spc, Social W

Requisition Number: PSYCH
009938

Posted:
September 26, 2025

Contract Type:
Full-Time, On-site

Gaithersburg - E Diamond, 610 East Diamond Avenue, Suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

You will work alongside a team of highly skilled clinicians, providing specialized mental health care services. This position offers not only a fulfilling career, but also ample opportunities for professional growth and development
.

• Conduct diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Monitor progress, adjust treatments, and coordinate referrals to additional services.
• Use evidence-based therapies, including motivational interviewing for co-occurring disorders.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner to meet program standards.
• Participate in weekly supervision, staff meetings, and trainings to improve your clinical skills and be a part of our ever-growing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Paid mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
• Ability to make extra income by volunteering for on-call duties.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Free clinical supervision to those working towards licensure
• Licensing and certification preparation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures

• Must be licensed in Maryland as one of the following:
  • Licensed Certificated Social Worker – Clinical (LCSW-C)
  • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)
  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC)
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

This is a W2 fee-for-service position. During the first 90 days, compensation will be paid at a flat rate, after which it will transition to the standard fee-for-service payment structure.

• LCSW-C & LCPC licensed therapists can expect a salaried rate of $82,400 annually in the first 90 days.
  • After the first 90 days, providers can expect $64.77 for diagnostic assessments and $51.07 for 45 minutes follow-up appointments.
• LMSW & LGPC licensed therapists can expect to earn $67,980 annually in the 90 days.
  • After the first 90 days, providers can expect $52.51 for diagnostic assessments and $42.17 for 45 minutes follow-up appointments.

Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to license and years and level of related experience.

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individuals facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

#LI-EC1

Masters or better.

Lic Prof Clin Counselor
Lic Master Social Worker
Lic Grad Prof Counselor
Lic Cert Soc Wkr-Clinical

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.