Mental Health Therapist

Job overview

Compensation is $47–$55 per year. The Mental Health Therapist role is an onsite position located in Gaithersburg, MD. as a fixed annual salary, but ranges from $47 to $55 per billable unit, and this role supports the behavioral health department at Columbia Mental Health. This role exists to provide high-quality outpatient therapeutic services to individuals and families, contributing to the organization's mission of improving community access to mental health care. The therapist works within a collaborative environment to develop and implement effective treatment plans that promote client stability and wellness.

What you'll do

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy.
• Develop comprehensive crisis, safety, relapse prevention, and wellness plans.
• Participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, documentation, and treatment plans.
• Engage in collaborative care with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, and other therapists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

gaithersburg md

mental health therapist

outpatient

clinical support

supervision provided

no on-call

no travel

behavioral health

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, low-cost virtual care, dependent and domestic partner coverage, 401K, free supervision, and continuing education.

Why this role

Collaborative environment with leadership and supervision opportunities for career development.

About the employer

Columbia Mental Health, Columbia Mental Health is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.