Mental Health Therapist Contractor

CONFIDENTIAL; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Flexible work from home options

Job summary

Ascend Mental Health seeks a compassionate Mental Health Therapist to join our outpatient team for a fee-for-service contract. You will provide individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, delivering ethical, culturally responsive care and maintaining documentation per Medicaid, licensing, and accreditation standards.

We value clinicians who are collaborative, growth-oriented, and dedicated to helping individuals and families heal, build skills, and improve daily

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Active Maryland license appropriate to the role (e.g., LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC).
• Experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient or community settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload independently and collaborate with providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within your clinical expertise.
• Conduct initial assessments and develop measurable, individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver appropriate interventions, monitor client progress, and adjust treatment as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers, rehabilitation specialists, and other care team members.
• Participate in clinical supervision and case consultation as appropriate to licensure and client needs.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Maryland Medicaid requirements, COMAR regulations, and professional ethical standards.
• Support clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, and improved daily functioning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Benefits

• Training & development
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule

Ascend Mental Health is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Mental Health Therapist to join our growing outpatient behavioral health team in a fee-for-service contract role. You will provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to children, adolescents, and adults experiencing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges.

This role focuses on delivering high-quality, ethical, and culturally responsive care, while maintaining clinical documentation that meets Medicaid, licensing, and accreditation standards.

We value clinicians who are collaborative, growth-oriented, and passionate about helping individuals and families heal, build skills, and improve daily functioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy within your clinical expertise.
• Conduct initial assessments and develop measurable, individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver appropriate interventions, monitor client progress, and adjust treatment as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers, rehabilitation specialists, and other care team members.
• Participate in clinical supervision and case consultation as appropriate to licensure and client needs.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, Maryland Medicaid requirements, applicable COMAR regulations, and professional ethical standards.
• Support clients in developing coping skills, emotional regulation, and improved daily functioning.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
• Active Maryland license appropriate to the role, such as LMSW, LCSW-C, LGPC, or LCPC.
• Experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient or community settings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage a clinical caseload independently and collaborate effectively with other providers.

Schedule & Service Delivery

• Fee-for-service contract position.
• Flexible scheduling based on clinician availability and client needs.
• Opportunities for in-person and telehealth sessions.

Compensation & Clinical Support

• Competitive fee-for-service compensation based on experience, qualifications, and agreed-upon contract rates.
• Payment for clinical services according to the terms of the contract.
• Clinical supervision opportunities for eligible clinicians.
• Access to an electronic health record and a collaborative clinical team.
• This contract position does not include employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement contributions, or paid time off.
• Flexible work from home options available.