Mental Health Therapist (LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT) ' CoreLife | Pasadena, MD

About the role

We are seeking a licensed Mental Health Therapist to play a critical role in our collaborative care model. This position focuses on delivering behavioral health interventions for patients managing obesity and related chronic conditions. You will work alongside a high-performing clinical team, including Nurse Practitioners, Registered Dietitians, and Exercise Specialists, to support whole-person patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral health assessments
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on behavior change and lifestyle modification
• Provide evidence-based therapy (CBT, motivational interviewing, etc.)
• Support patients with emotional, behavioral, and psychological barriers to weight management
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Engage patients to improve retention, adherence, and outcomes

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in:
• Social Work
• Counseling
• Marriage & Family Therapy
• Active Maryland licensure required:
• LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical)
• LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
• LCMFT (Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist)
• 1–2+ years of clinical experience (behavioral health, outpatient, or integrated care preferred)
• Experience working with adults and/or adolescents
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills