Benefits:

Leadership & Supervisory Opportunities

Paid Holidays

Fully Furnished Private Office

Clinical Training & Case Consultation

Billing & Administrative Support

Consistent Client Referrals

Flexible 4-5 Day Workweek

Hybrid & Remote Work Option

Professional Development Reimbursement

SIMPLE IRA + Employer Contribution

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Wellness resources

Opportunity for advancement

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

NorthStar Counseling & Wellness is seeking independently licensed mental health professionals to join our growing group practice. Full-time and part-time W-2 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, and work-life balance of our clinicians.

Our therapists work with 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 within the practice.

Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling

Hybrid and remote work opportunities, depending on position and state of licensure

Fully furnished and equipped private office space for in-person clinicians

Consistent client referrals and intake coordination

Administrative support for billing, scheduling, credentialing, and practice operations

Streamlined electronic health record and telehealth platforms

Established documentation templates and clinical resources

Weekly case consultation and peer support

Biweekly group consultation

Ongoing specialized clinical training

Professional development and/or tuition reimbursement opportunities

Opportunities for advancement into supervisory, leadership, and directorship roles

Extensive treatment and educational resources

Dedicated child and family therapy resources, including art, play, and expressive therapy materials

Conference and consultation space for team collaboration

Regular employee recognition and staff events

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Competitive salary with a biweekly pay schedule

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Flexible scheduling

Professional development and/or tuition reimbursement

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 within their professional scope of practice.

Responsibilities include:

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 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 appropriate

Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record

Coordinating referrals and collaborating with other healthcare and community providers when appropriate

Maintaining client confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, professional ethical standards, and applicable laws and regulations

Participating 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

Full-time clinicians may generally structure their schedules across:

Monday through Friday;

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

A flexible part-time schedule for clinicians who prefer a reduced schedule or do not wish to maintain a full-time caseload.

Scheduling is flexible and developed collaboratively based on client demand, clinician availability, and position requirements.

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

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

Delaware

Pennsylvania

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 licensing jurisdiction.

Applicants must be legally authorized to independently provide the clinical services associated with the position in the jurisdiction(s) in which they will practice.

Preferred Experience

Previous experience providing psychotherapy or behavioral health treatment

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 manage a clinical caseload independently

Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills

Interest in continued professional development and collaborative clinical consultation

Compensation

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

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

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 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.

Flexible work from home options available.