Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Northstar Counseling & Wellness; Severna Park (MD); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

SIMPLE IRA + Employer Contribution

Remote position

Job summary

NorthStar Counseling & Wellness offers fully remote telehealth opportunities for licensed mental health therapists in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. This W-2, full-time/part-time role emphasizes clinician autonomy, collaboration, and professional growth within a private practice setting.

We support a flexible schedule, ongoing clinical supervision, and a commitment to work-life balance while maintaining high-quality client care across children, adolescents, and adults through

Qualifications

• Graduate or doctoral degree required for licensure.
• Active, unrestricted independent clinical license in MD/DC/VA.
• Experience in outpatient mental health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality telehealth behavioral health services within scope of practice.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and identify treatment needs.
• Develop and regularly review individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Independent licensure

Telehealth

Remote work

Private practice

Team collaboration

Education

MSW/MA in related field

Doctoral degree in Psychology

Tools

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Benefits

• Leadership & Supervisory Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Technology & Equipment Provided
• Clinical Training & Case Consultation
• Billing & Administrative Support
• Consistent Client Referrals
• Flexible 4-5 Day Workweek
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• SIMPLE IRA + Employer Contribution
• 100% Remote Position
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist

NorthStar Counseling & Wellness is seeking independently licensed mental health professionals in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia to join our growing group practice in a fully remote W-2 position. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

We are a collaborative, clinician-centered private practice committed to providing high-quality, compassionate mental health care while supporting the professional growth, autonomy, flexibility, and work-life balance of our clinicians.

Our therapists provide telehealth services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families across a range of clinical needs. We value collaboration, ongoing learning, clinical autonomy, and creating an environment where clinicians can focus primarily on providing excellent client care.

What We Offer

NorthStar provides the clinical, administrative, and professional support clinicians need to develop sustainable caseloads and meaningful careers while working remotely.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary with a biweekly pay schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development and/or tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits with employer contribution
• Weekly clinical case consultation
• Biweekly group consultation
• Additional employee benefits based on position and eligibility

Position Responsibilities

• Mental Health Therapists are responsible for independently providing high-quality, ethical, and clinically appropriate behavioral health services via telehealth within their professional scope of practice.
• Conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and identifying client treatment needs
• Developing, implementing, and regularly reviewing individualized treatment plans
• Providing individual, family, couples, and/or group psychotherapy via telehealth based on training, competency, and clinical experience
• Utilizing trauma-informed, person-centered, culturally responsive, and evidence-based approaches to treatment
• Monitoring client progress and adjusting treatment recommendations as clinically appropriateli>
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record
• Coordinating referrals and collaborating with healthcare and community providers when appropriate
• Maintaining client confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, professional ethical standards, telehealth requirements, and applicable laws and regulations
• Participating remotely in clinical consultation, team meetings, and practice activities as required
• Maintaining all professional licenses, certifications, continuing education requirements, and professional credentials
• Working independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrating strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, attention to detail, and follow-through

Schedule

Employment Options: Full-Time or Part-Time, W-2 Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

Full-time clinicians may generally structure their schedules across:

Monday through Friday;

A four-day workweek, depending on caseload and practice needs; or

Other flexible scheduling arrangements consistent with client demand and position requirements.

Part-time opportunities are also available for independently licensed clinicians who prefer a reduced caseload.

Scheduling is developed collaboratively based on client demand, clinician availability, and practice needs.

Clinical consultation and required team activities are incorporated into the clinician's work schedule and conducted virtually.

Qualifications

We welcome independently licensed professionals from a variety of behavioral health disciplines, including clinical social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, and psychology.

Education

• Applicants must hold an applicable graduate or doctoral degree required for their professional license, such as:
• Master's degree in Social Work, Professional Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, or another qualifying behavioral health discipline; or
• Doctoral degree in Psychology or another qualifying behavioral health discipline.

Licensure

• Applicants must currently hold an active, unrestricted independent clinical behavioral health license in good standing in at least one of the following jurisdictions:
• Maryland
• Washington, D.C.
• Virginia
• Qualifying licenses may include LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW, LCPC, LPC, LMFT, LCMFT, Licensed Psychologist, or an equivalent independently practicing behavioral health credential, depending on the jurisdiction.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to independently provide telehealth behavioral health services in the jurisdiction(s) in which their clients are located.
• Clinicians who hold licenses in more than one DMV jurisdiction are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Because this is a fully remote position, clinicians must maintain a private, professional workspace appropriate for confidential telehealth services and meet applicable privacy, technology, and telehealth requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience providing psychotherapy or behavioral health treatment
• Experience providing telehealth services
• Experience in an outpatient mental health or private practice setting
• Familiarity with evidence-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered approaches
• Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and/or families based on the clinician's areas of competency and interest
• Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
• Ability to independently manage a clinical caseload in a remote environment
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
• Comfort using electronic health records, telehealth platforms, and other digital clinical tools
• Interest in continued professional development and collaborative clinical consultation

Compensation

NorthStar offers competitive compensation based on professional experience, credentials, schedule, caseload expectations, and position responsibilities.

Full-Time Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000 annually, plus eligible benefits.

Full-time compensation is based on established clinical productivity and caseload expectations.

Actual compensation may vary based on experience, credentials, schedule, productivity expectations, and other position-related factors.

Job Types: Full-Time, Part-Time Employment Classification: W-2 Employee Work Location: Remote

About NorthStar Counseling & Wellness

At NorthStar Counseling & Wellness, we believe effective clinical care begins with supporting the clinicians providing it.

We strive to create a workplace characterized by compassion, collaboration, professional growth, clinical excellence, and balance. Our remote clinicians remain connected to the broader NorthStar team through regular consultation, professional development, team meetings, and practice-wide collaboration.

Our goal is to provide therapists with the resources, administrative infrastructure, consultation, and flexibility they need to develop meaningful careers while providing exceptional care to the clients and communities we serve.

This is a remote position.