Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor; LCPC or Licensed Clinical Social Worker; LCSW

Direct Clinical Services | DDA Self-Directed Clients

Location: Frederick, Montgomery, MD (Hybrid / Community-Based)

Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time, 1099 or Salaried (Flexible Schedule)

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

• 1099: $110–$117 per hour
• Salaried: $80,000–$100,000 annually

We are a multidisciplinary practice providing high-quality, person-centered services to individuals funded through Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Self-Directed Services waiver. Our work is grounded in dignity, collaboration, and evidence-based care, with a strong emphasis on emotional regulation, independence, quality of life, and meaningful community participation.

We are expanding our clinical team and seeking a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide direct therapeutic services
, treatment planning
, programming
, and team-based clinical support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs.

The LCPC/LCSW will provide direct clinical services to DDA-funded clients while supporting staff and families through treatment plan development, therapeutic programming, staff training, and interdisciplinary collaboration
. Clients may present with anxiety, depression, trauma histories, emotional dysregulation, executive functioning challenges, and complex support needs.

This role complements behavior support services and emphasizes a mental health and counseling scope
, working collaboratively alongside BCBAs and other providers.

• Provide individual therapeutic services to DDA clients in home, community, office, and/or telehealth settings
• Address mental health needs including anxiety, mood disorders, trauma responses, emotional regulation, and stress management
• Adapt therapeutic interventions to meet cognitive, communication, and sensory needs

• Write, implement, and update individualized clinical treatment plans in accordance with DDA and Medicaid requirements
• Develop therapeutic programming and skill-building interventions that support emotional regulation, independence, and quality of life
• Collaborate with BCBAs to ensure coordinated, ethically aligned care

• Provide training and guidance to direct support staff on therapeutic strategies, trauma-informed care, and emotional regulation supports
• Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and interdisciplinary planning
• Support families and staff with carryover of therapeutic strategies across settings

• Maintain timely and compliant documentation
• Adhere to ethical, professional, and regulatory standards

• Active, unrestricted Maryland LCPC or LCSW license
• Experience providing direct clinical services
• Comfort working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or strong interest in this population
• Ability to write treatment plans and develop therapeutic programming
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to apply for and be accepted as a DDA Sole Practitioner (administrative support will be provided)

• Experience with DDA Self-Directed Services or Medicaid waiver programs
• Background in ACT, CBT, DBT-informed, or trauma-informed approaches
• Experience providing staff training or team-based consultation

• Flexible scheduling
• Mission-driven, collaborative clinical culture
• Administrative and clinical support throughout onboarding and DDA enrollment
• Opportunity to grow within an expanding multidisciplinary practice
• Focus on quality, ethics, and client dignity

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your clinical experience and interest in working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.