Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Licensed Mental Health Therapist at Columbia Mental Health, Columbia Mental Health summary:

A Licensed Mental Health Therapist delivers outpatient individual and family therapy, conducts culturally responsive assessments, and develops treatment and crisis plans. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated, trauma-informed care across multiple clinic locations in Virginia and Maryland. This role requires active licensure, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to ethical practice and continuous professional development.

Join Our Licensed Therapist Talent Community at Columbia Mental Health , a proud member of Transformations Care Network (TCN).

At  Columbia Mental Health , we are committed to expanding access to compassionate, high-quality mental health care. As we continue to grow, we’re building connections with licensed therapy professionals who share our passion for delivering exceptional care. Whether your expertise lies in individual therapy, family counseling, or group work, we’re interested in learning more about you.

 
We serve communities across multiple states through a network of integrated outpatient clinics and are always looking to engage with dedicated, mission-driven clinicians interested in future opportunities.

Locations: 

Virginia: Aldie, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, Woodbridge, Manassas, Falls Church. 

Maryland: Bowie, Columbia, Glen Burnie, North Bethesda, Silver Spring, Towson, Annapolis.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient individual and family therapy, tailoring your approach to meet the unique needs of each client.
• Conduct culturally responsive, strengths-based assessments that foster trust and understanding from the start.
• Create and maintain treatment plans, crisis/safety plans, relapse prevention plans, and other documentation in a timely, organized manner.
• Participate actively in clinical case consultations, treatment planning, and care coordination across disciplines.
• Collaborate with a team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists to ensure holistic, integrated care.
• Contribute to a clinical culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Active LCSW, LCSW-C, LPC, LMFT, or Licensed Psychologist in the state of Virginia or Maryland (required).
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills with experience across diverse populations and presenting issues.
• Deep commitment to ethical practice, client confidentiality, and inclusive, trauma-informed care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication, time management, and documentation skills.

Why Join Columbia Mental Health?

• Competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, low-cost virtual care, dependent and domestic partner coverage, and more.
• Opportunity to deliver care sustainably, with support from experienced administrative and clinical infrastructure.
• Access to leadership and supervision pathways if you're interested in mentoring or team development.
• Free clinical supervision and CE opportunities to support your licensure renewal and professional growth.
• A warm, supportive environment that values your mental health, work-life balance, and career aspirations.
• Become part of a larger mission-driven network (Transformations Care Network) that is reshaping how communities’ access and experience mental health care.

If you’re ready to help transform behavioral health care in Virginia and Maryland and join a team that values you as both a person and a professional, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more about our clinic locations and the communities we serve:

Transformations Care Network is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. 

Please note: This pipeline posting helps us connect with licensed therapists on an ongoing basis. It’s a simple way for qualified candidates to learn more about us and explore potential fit.

Keywords:

mental health therapy, individual therapy, family counseling, outpatient care, clinical assessment, treatment planning, behavioral health, trauma-informed care, licensed therapist, multidisciplinary collaboration