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.