Mental Health Therapist - D.C./Maryland

Job Summary

Restoring Minds & Hearts, LLC is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join our growing virtual private practice. In this fully remote role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families through secure telehealth platforms.

Your expertise will assist individuals to navigate emotional challenges, develop effective coping strategies, and achieve their mental wellness goals. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact through direct client care, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and collaborative case management. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, provide evidence-based psychotherapy, and support clients as they work toward improved emotional health and overall well-being.

The ideal candidate is passionate about helping others, committed to delivering ethical and client-centered care, and enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health intakes, assessments and diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on each client's clinical needs and treatment goals.
• Provide individual, family, and couples counseling through secure HIPAA compliant telehealth platforms while maintaining the highest standards of client care, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Utilize evidence based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), dialectical, behavioral therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, and other clinically appropriate interventions.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Monitor client progress and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Assess risk and provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, state licensing regulations, and professional ethical standards.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Director and participate in clinical supervision, consultation, and peer review as required.
• Maintain an active caseload of approximately 10–15 client sessions per week while providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and client centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid licensure as a licensed graduate social worker (LGSW) or licensed master social worker (LMSW) required. Currently, considering applicants in Maryland.
• Proven experience working with children, adolescents, adults, or geriatrics in outpatient settings.
• Experience with telehealth platforms and electronic health records (EHR) systems preferred.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Join us in transforming lives through compassionate mental health care! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive professionally while making a positive difference in the community.

All roles are paid positions that support your growth as a mental health professional dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active license in the state of Maryland or an endorsement for the state of Maryland?

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• LGSW (Required)
• LMSW (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

Remote