Mental Health Therapist-LGPC

Peace Healthcare Incorporated; Forest Hill (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Peace Healthcare Incorporated in Maryland seeks licensed LCPC/LGPC mental health professionals to join its outpatient behavioral health team, providing counseling and therapy to clients in a supportive, client-centered environment. Flexible outpatient hours with offices open Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm, and three convenient Baltimore-area locations.

Full-time, part-time, and weekend schedules are available; benefits include 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, and tuition

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program with certification and licensure as an LCPC or LGPC in Maryland.
• Minimum of two years full-time outpatient mental health counseling experience preferred.
• Must meet and maintain PHC credentialing and privileging requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess the mental and behavioral health status of clients.
• Provide counseling and therapy to scheduled patients according to professional standards.
• Identify urgent mental health conditions and refer to emergency/psychiatric facilities as needed.
• Document counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations for records and billing.
• Provide group and family therapy sessions as indicated.
• Participate in a team-based approach to patient care and treatment.
• Contribute to quality care through peer review and policy development.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all clinical services and billing details for compliance.
• Ensure consistent use of encounter forms for client contacts with providers.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge through CE, meetings, workshops, and committees.

Skills

LCPC

LGPC

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

We are seeking licensed and dedicated mental health professionals (LCPC, LGPC) to join our outpatient behavioral health team. The ideal candidates will be passionate about providing high-quality care and supporting clients on their path to wellness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess the mental and behavioral health status of clients.
• Provide counseling and therapy to scheduled patients in alignment with professional counseling standards.
• Identify patients experiencing urgent mental health conditions (e.g., suicidal, homicidal, psychotic) and make timely referrals to appropriate emergency or psychiatric facilities.
• Document counseling sessions, assessments, interventions, and recommendations to meet medical record and provider requirements.
• Provide group and family therapy sessions as clinically indicated.
• Participate in a team-based approach to patient care and treatment.
• Contribute to quality care through peer review, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all clinical and counseling services, including billing details, to ensure compliance with third-party reimbursement.
• Ensure accurate and consistent use of encounter forms for all client contacts with behavioral health providers.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings, workshops, and participation on committees.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited program with certification and licensure as an LCPC or LGPC in the state of Maryland.
• Minimum of two years full-time experience in outpatient mental health counseling preferred.
• Must meet and maintain current PHC credentialing and privileging requirements.

Position Details:

• Full-time, part-time, and weekend schedules available.
• Flexible outpatient hours (no on-call requirements).
• Offices open Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm.
• Three convenient office locations within 30 minutes of Baltimore.
• Contractual, full-time, and part-time options available.
• Compensation: Salary based on experience and hours worked.
• Benefits: Offered to full-time candidates.

Flexible work from home options available.