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Licensed Mental Health Clinician
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What they do
A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.
$31,116 / year median in Maryland
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Job Order Records:
Licensed Mental Health Clinician
City:
Frederick
State:
MD
Industry:
Other
Job Function:
Healthcare - Social Services/Mental Health
Date Posted:
9/2/2026 Seeking a U.S. Veteran, Guardsman, Reservist, and/or Military Spouse highly preferred for a full-time Licensed Mental Health Clinician supporting The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic for the National Capital Area.
Location:
Onsite Frederick (5 days/week) or Silver Spring (3 days) / Frederick (2 days)
Hours:
42.5 hours/week
Must work one evening per week
Pay:
Competitive Salary:
$70,000-$80,000
Fantastic Benefits Package
Professional Growth Opportunities Essential Duties & Accountabilities:
Administration, Management & Operations Collaborate with caregivers, physicians, case management, and clinical leadership.
Maintain a full caseload of veterans and family members; complete accurate, timely EHR documentation.
Participate in weekly clinical, supervision, and administrative meetings. Clinical Care Provide evidence-based, short-term, CBT-informed mental health services.
Conduct client screenings, clinical intakes, psychosocial assessments, and referrals.
Deliver individual, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based models.
Schedule approx. 30 hours/week of face-to-face client time.
Ensure compliance with state, federal, and clinic protocols. Training Opportunities Full-time staff have access to extensive, high-quality training programs, including: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) - 6-month certification.
Prolonged Exposure (PE) - 6-month certification.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels I & II).
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy.
CBT-I (Insomnia) Certification Track.
CBT training via Beck Institute.
CAMS (Suicide Risk) training.
Group/Layered supervision and licensure support (MD + nearby states).
Requirements:
U.S. Veteran, Guardsman, Reservist, and/or Military Spouse highly preferred
Master's in Social Work with independent licensure (LCSW-C, LCPC, LMFT, etc.)OR Ph.D./Psy.
D. in Psychology.
Must be licensed in MD, VA, DC, or WV.
Minimum 3 years post-graduate outpatient clinical experience.
Experience treating adults, children, couples, and families.
Knowledge of
DSM-IV/DSM-V.
Experience in PTSD diagnosis & treatment.
Background in CBT required; short-term targeted therapy preferred. Experience working with military populations required.
Understanding of HIPAA and PHI guidelines.
Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Team-oriented, multidisciplinary collaboration.
Ability to assess high-risk clients and provide acute interventions.
Comfort using electronic health records.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to a mission-driven, nonprofit environment. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual (English/Spanish) a strong plus. Easterseals
DC MD VA
is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.