Child & Adolescent Therapist — Growth, Collaboration, Impact

Columbia Mental Health, Columbia Mental Health; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Columbia Mental Health is seeking a Child & Adolescent Therapist to join our Transformations Care Network. The role emphasizes collaborative, growth‑oriented care for diverse families, with supervision and professional development to support licensure.

We offer a supportive clinical and administrative team, a structured environment for delivering individual and family therapy, and a focus on sustainable, high‑quality mental health care in the community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related field.
• Experience in working with children and families.
• Provisional license per state regulation, if required.
• Educational background leading to professional licensing.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and ethics.
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families.
• Provide outpatient individual and family therapy.
• Develop crisis, safety, relapse prevention, and wellness plans.
• Engage in case consultations, meetings, and discharge planning.
• Complete billing, documentation, and treatment plans promptly.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and administrative staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Empathy

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling

Licensing eligible or provisional license

Job description

Columbia Mental Health is seeking a Child & Adolescent Therapist to join our Transformations Care Network. The role emphasizes collaborative, growth‑oriented care for diverse families, with supervision and professional development to support licensure.

We offer a supportive clinical and administrative team, a structured environment for delivering individual and family therapy, and a focus on sustainable, high‑quality mental health care in the community.