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Licensed Mental Health Clinician

easterseals dc md vaMt Rainier, MD

3 days ago

Occupations

Mental Health CounselorsTherapists, All OtherMental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Industries

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse CentersOffices of Mental Health PractitionersOffices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

$70,000–$80,000

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About the role

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: Hybrid3 days onsite in Silver Spring, MDFridays plus 1 day remote
Hours: Must work two evenings 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, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy with independent licensure (LCSW-C, LCPC, LMFT, LPC, 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.

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Salary

$70,000–$80,000

Experience level

Senior

Location

Mt Rainier, MD

Occupation

Mental Health Counselors

Industry

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

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3 days ago

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