Licensed Clinician - (LCSW, LPC, LMFT) - Falls Church, VA

About the role

The Licensed Clinician role at MPAC Healthcare functions like a private practice without the hassle of managing a back office. Clinicians work a 40‑hour week, spending the majority of time on direct clinical care and the remainder on patient documentation and facility correspondence. The position is on‑site, providing care to residents and their families, and serving as an active, lead member of an interdisciplinary team of physicians and nurse practitioners to address residents’ emotional, social, and psychological needs. Clinicians have control over their caseload, schedule, and ultimately their salary.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial assessments and utilize psychotherapy to address mental health issues.
• Offer ongoing support to residents and their families.
• Maintain all documentation requirements, staying current with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans.
• Function as a lead member on an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other MPAC providers.
• Communicate effectively with facility staff, regional clinical managers, patients, and families to ensure successful clinical programs.
• Manage patient needs with a high level of organization and ensure mental health needs of residents are met.
• Adapt to the ever‑changing environment of skilled nursing facilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and a valid LPC, LMFT, or LCSW license in the state of practice.
• At least two years of counseling and therapy experience.
• Entrepreneurial spirit combined with strong medical knowledge and understanding of CMS, Medicare, and Medicaid documentation.
• Experience in nursing home or hospital facility settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health diagnoses and therapeutic approaches.
• Ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams with a positive attitude.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage documentation effectively.
• Strong communication skills across multiple settings and parties (patients, families, nursing staff, social services, etc.).
• Knowledge of Medicare benefits and commercial insurance plans.
• Passion for working with older adults.
• Experience in the nursing home space is a plus.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off (including personal, sick, CME, and holidays).
• Full benefits package: health insurance, dental insurance, and 401(k).
• Competitive compensation package.
• Flexibility and autonomy—private‑practice perks without back‑office management.
• Ongoing education through workshops, one‑on‑one or small‑group sessions, and weekly Coding Corner updates.
• A fun, diverse culture that fosters relationships across the organization.
• Support for a healthy work/life balance.
• Opportunities for long‑term career growth within a rapidly expanding company.

Mission

At MPAC Healthcare, we are building a company to thrive in tomorrow’s healthcare system. With a focus on purposeful, quality care, our comprehensive services are raising the standard in post‑acute medicine. Our vision is to transform how healthcare is delivered to the aging population.