Mental Health Therapist
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to the need for specific licensing, a reasonable salary range, and opportunities for diversity in therapeutic approaches.
- Salary range of $70,000–$83,000/year
- Opportunity to work with varied populations
- Creative freedom in treatment approaches
- High caseload may affect work-life balance
Pros
- Location in a supportive and collaborative environment
- Diverse cases including children, adolescents, and families
- Opportunity to use creativity in therapy interventions
Cons
- High caseload can lead to burnout
- Specific licensing requirement limits applicant pool
- Some candidates may find insurance billing cumbersome
Who it's for
Mid-level Practitioner • In-person
Good fit
- Licensed mental health professionals
- Therapists with experience in diverse settings
- Collaborative candidates passionate about community health
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates without a license
- Those seeking remote work
- Individuals without a background in mental health treatment
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
• Evaluate mental health diagnoses and create treatment plans
• Maintain a caseload of 25 client sessions per week
• Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with a dynamic team
• Utilize creativity in interventions to help clients achieve goals
• Coordinate services with various staff members as needed
• Attend all clinical staff meetings and training
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work or behavioral sciences from an accredited institution
- Must be a licensed mental health professional in Maryland
- Experience with completing DAs, treatment plans, and clinical case notes
- Preferred experience with children, adolescents, and couples/families
- General knowledge of therapy services, community resources, insurance billing
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Hard Skills
- mental health diagnoses
- treatment plans
- clinical case notes
- insurance billing
Soft Skills
- customer service
- collaboration
- creativity
- goal achievement
Certifications & Qualifications
- licensed mental health professional
