Therapist/Social Worker/Counselor for Children & Families
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open mental health therapist jobs in Maryland post a median of $43.75 an hour, the middle half $30.53–$56.75, across 32 jobs that state their pay. Mental health therapists employed in Maryland earn a median of $28.62 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.61x · Clicks 32
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 59.0% · Stating an hourly rate 43.4%
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About the job
General Overview:
At JSSA, we prioritize an exceptional employee experience. Our Program and Consumer Support team handles all the administrative complexities, so our clinicians can focus on what they like to do best: providing high-quality mental health care.
We also believe clinicians deserve an exceptional compensation and benefits package.In addition to market-leading compensation, we offer a ton of benefits
403(b) with matching contribution
Professional development stipend
Free CEU trainings
24/7 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and a balanced lifestyle
Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship if eligible
Transparent scheduling - know your schedule ahead of time
PTO includes: vacation and sick leave,
We are seeking the following licensed behavioral health professionals:
LMFT, LMSW, LGPC, LCMFT, LCPC, LCSW-C
The Provider Experience at JSSA:
Flexibility: Our telework program allows clinicians the ability to work from home or the office; we do require at least 60% in-person sessions
Support: All our clinicians receive support from a full time Inquiry and Screening team so that our talented clinicians can focus on what matters most–providing exceptional care to our clients.
Consistency: We are busy, and we will make sure to keep your calendar as full as you want it to be.
Collaboration: All JSSA clinicians participate in case discussions, which allow you to leverage the expertise of others to develop new skills and think outside the box.
Free: CEUs: JSSA provides all clinical staff with access to free CEUs to meet licensing requirements and explore topics of interest
About the Role
JSSA is hiring exceptional Mental Health Therapists/ Counselors to provide in-person and remote, telehealth services to the individuals and families we serve. We’re eager to work with forward-thinking mental health and substance use professionals to enhance our programming and provide the best possible care to our clients.
A per-session position allows you the flexibility to schedule sessions and work wherever you are most comfortable. We request that our clinicians are able to dedicate at minimum 15 hours per week to facilitate group sessions and take on individual and/or family sessions. Some in-office and evening hours required.
People know JSSA for our warm and empathetic clinical team. While each individual clinician has their own interests, expertise, and style, we require all team members to be well versed in a variety of modalities. Successful candidates are committed to community mental health and bettering the mental health of their clients.
About You
Familiar with a variety of modalities and feel confident integrating them into your treatment approach (DBT, CBT, EMDR, MI certification is a plus)
Confident in working with individuals across the life span - with a focus on children and families
Ability to work effectively in a teams
Creative and engaging, especially over video!
Must be available in the evenings to meet the schedules of our clients
Qualifications
Masters degree in mental health or related field; licensed in Maryland
Availability between 15 and 40 hours per week; able to conduct at least 60% of sessions in-person in our offices in Rockville, Maryland and some evening hours required
Familiarity with and willingness to use cloud-based communication software - Outlook, Teams–in addition to EHR and outcomes survey software daily
Prefer bi-lingual Spanish/English
Responsibilities
Performing intake and evaluation process (formulating psycho-social diagnosis and treatment plans)
Implementing the treatment plan Providing crisis intervention
Analyzing and evaluating the course and results of the treatment process
Perform program-related case management
Rates based on session time
LMs are typically earning $61-$75 per session
LCs are typically earning $73-$90 per session
Additional compensation for therapy provided in another language
From JSSA's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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