Child and Adolescent Therapist - Hiring Incentive Eligible

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

Join us at Columbia Mental Health , a member of Transformations Care Network (TCN), as we embark on an exciting journey to empower Child & Adolescent Therapists like you to make a difference in the field of behavioral health. We are committed to improving access to mental health care in our communities which means we are committed to being a great place to be a therapist.

As a Child & Adolescent Therapist on our team, you will experience an environment where both you and your clients can thrive. Emerging, early career therapists appreciate a collaborative environment, where they are supported by a clinical team that prioritizes growth and development as they work to gain licensure. Our clinics provide a supportive space to practice therapeutic interventions and develop skills that impact our diverse local community. Licensed Therapists appreciate the ability to practice in a sustainable and personalized way, with the support of a clinical and administrative team. Leadership and supervision opportunities allow our Therapists to build a career that works for them while guiding the next generation of mental health providers.

This role qualifies for a $3,000 hiring incentive at this location for qualified candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families, creating a welcoming and understanding environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy based on the unique needs and circumstances of each client, fostering a path to healing and resilience.
• Develop comprehensive crisis plans, safety plans, relapse prevention plans, and wellness plans, supporting the maintenance of stable functioning and empowering clients in their mental health journey.
• Actively participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning, contributing your expertise to enhance client care.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, documentation, individualized treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms, upholding the highest standards of professional responsibility.
• Engage in collaborative care with our team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists, to provide a holistic approach to mental health care.

Qualifications

• Possess a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or a related field.
• Experience in working with children and families
• If required, provisional license per state regulation.
• Educational background that leads to or has resulted in professional licensing.
• Passionate about mental health and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development in mental health including free supervision and continuing education.
• Eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete documentation and administrative tasks efficiently.

Explore the Advantages of Joining Our Team:

Enjoy competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, low-cost virtual care, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 401K, and more, designed to support your well-being and financial security.

Immerse yourself in a community united by a deep commitment to enhance mental health and revolutionize the care that clients receive.

Embrace a journey of growth and development through continuous learning, guided by seasoned professionals, fostering your career growth in a nurturing environment.

Play a pivotal role in reshaping how mental health care is perceived and delivered in your local community as well as on a national scale, with your efforts directly improving client lives.

Deliver mental health care in a sustainable way, with the support and tools you need to thrive.

Thrive in an environment that celebrates collaborative success, driven by effective communication, support, and unity.

Receive comprehensive onboarding and ongoing educational resources, tailored to cultivate your talents, and assure your triumph in your role.

Columbia Mental Health is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base compensation range for this role is $47 – $55 per billable unit. Actual compensation may vary based on licensure, experience, market-driven enhancements, and incentive opportunities available for this role. These ranges represent our current standard compensation practices and may be adjusted over time to remain competitive and aligned with organizational needs.

Transformations Care Network is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.