Child Therapist - LMSW, LGPC

Job Title:

Child Therapist (LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC, or LCMFT) — In-Person, After-School Hours | Oxon Hill, MD | 1099

Contract Location:

Oxon Hill, MD (Prince George's County) — In-person, onsite only

Job Type:

Part-time, 1099

Independent Contractor Pay:

$50-$60 per session, based on licensure and experience

Schedule:

Flexible after-school hours, Monday-Friday (see below) About the Opportunity An established outpatient behavioral health practice in Oxon Hill, MD is seeking an in-person 1099 contract therapist to join the team and see younger children (ages ~6-12) who do best with face-to-face, play-based therapy. This is a part-time contract role ideal for a Maryland-licensed clinician who wants to build or expand a child therapy caseload with steady, after-school referrals — without the administrative burden of running a private practice. The office handles intake, scheduling, billing, and front-desk coverage so you can focus entirely on clinical work. The Setting Dedicated child therapy room stocked with toys, games, books, and play therapy materials Staffed office during all scheduled hours (you are never alone with clients) Established practice infrastructure — referrals, scheduling, and billing handled by the office Office space available earlier in the day if you want to see additional clients (in-person or virtually from the office) Hours Needed The practice's greatest need is after-school coverage for children :

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:

After school (approximately 3:00 PM) until 5:00 PM Wednesday (highest need): After school until as late as 8:30 PM (end time is negotiable if earlier works better for you) You are welcome to take any combination of these blocks — there is flexibility based on your availability. You're also welcome to come into the office earlier in the day to see additional clients (your own caseload, in-person or virtual from the office). What You'll Do Provide in-person therapy to children ages ~6-12 in a dedicated play therapy space Conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and document sessions in the practice's EHR Use play-based, expressive, and developmentally appropriate therapeutic approaches Coordinate with parents/guardians on treatment goals and progress Coordinate with schools, pediatricians, and other providers as clinically indicated Maintain timely, compliant documentation per practice and licensure standards What We're Looking For Required — any one of the following active Maryland licenses: LMSW — Licensed Master Social Worker LGPC — Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor LCSW-C — Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical LCPC — Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor LCMFT — Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist Also required: Genuine interest in and experience working with children ages 6-12 Comfort with play-based, expressive, and developmentally informed therapy modalities Reliable, in-person availability for the scheduled hours Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred:

Experience with trauma-informed care, behavioral concerns, anxiety, ADHD, family/school transitions, or grief in children Prior experience in private practice, group practice, or community-based child mental health Bilingual Spanish a plus Why This Opportunity Steady referral flow — the practice has consistent demand for child therapy hours No admin burden — intake, billing, scheduling, and EHR are handled Established, dedicated space designed for play therapy, not a converted adult office Flexible contract structure — pick the hours that work for you; add additional caseload hours at your discretion

Pay:

$50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person