IOP Mental Health Therapist

What You’ll Do

• Provide individual and group psychotherapy for adults in our OTP program.
• Work in person at our Elkton, MD location.
• Develop and maintain person-centered, trauma-informed treatment plans.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and level-of-care determinations.
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment approaches, and symptom management to support insight and empowerment.
• Design and deliver engaging psychoeducational and skills groups focused on emotional regulation, coping skills, and mental wellness.
• Collaborate closely with psychiatrists, nurses, PRP, and fellow therapists to provide integrated mental health care.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate care with families, referral sources, and external providers as appropriate.
• Demonstrates commitment to excellent patient care, which is measured through clinical outcomes, such as patient retention, attendance and successful program completion.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and timely.

What You Bring

• You are a thoughtful, clinically strong therapist who values both empathy and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience providing mental health treatment.
• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field.
• Active independent licensure: LGSW, LCSW, LMSW, LCPC, LGPC.
• Strong working knowledge of CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care. EMDR experience is highly preferred.
• Comfort using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Commitment to ethical, patient-centered care and professional growth.
• The ideal candidate is comfortable working with both adolescents and adults.

Benefits

• STAR Recognition Program – Quarterly company-sponsored trip for highlighted individuals.
• Employee Referral Bonus – Earn rewards through our tiered referral program when you help us bring great people on board.
• Clinical Supervision – Ongoing professional support to help you grow in your career.
• Free Financial Advisor – Personalized financial guidance at no cost to you.
• Employee Discounts – Exclusive savings through Working Advantage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for life’s challenges, available when you need it.
• PTO – Start with 15 days and accrue more over time.
• Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision – Multiple plan options to fit your needs, including Kaiser Permanente with wellness and self-care resources.
• Tax-Advantaged Savings – HSA, HRA, and FSA options available.
• Disability Coverage – Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life Insurance – Company-provided coverage for your peace of mind.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 7a-3p

Pay

The pay for this position is up to $100,000 annually. This position is eligible for commission-based compensation tied to clinical participation and engagement. Therapists earn additional compensation for each participant in their assigned therapy groups and individual sessions. With consistent census and strong clinical outcomes, total annual compensation is expected to range from $70,000–$100,000, with the potential for high performers to earn more based on engagement.