Mental Health Therapist (LCSW-C, LCPC, LCMFT) ' CoreLife | Westminster, 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.

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

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in: Social Work, Counseling, or 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

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in: Social Work, Counseling, or 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

Skills

• Comprehensive psychosocial and behavioral health assessment skills
• Development and implementation of individualized treatment plans
• Proven ability to provide evidence-based therapy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaborative teamwork experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 (based on experience)
• Bonus eligibility
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match (pre-tax & Roth options)
• 4-Day Work Week - Improved work-life balance
• Opportunity to work within one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore/Washington region
• Recognized as a “Healthiest Maryland Business”

Pay

• $85,000 - $95,000 (based on experience)

Schedule

• 4-Day Work Week (10-hour shifts | Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri)