Takoma Therapy is a Black/woman-owned private group practice dedicated to providing holistic, trauma-focused care to our diverse community. Situated in Takoma Park, at the intersection of Washington, D.C., and Maryland, our practice is a short walk from the metro, surrounded by a vibrant community with restaurants, shops, and yoga studios. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment where therapists can thrive both professionally and personally.
As a Child & Adolescent Therapist at Takoma Therapy, you will:
Provide Psychotherapy:
Offer individual therapy primarily to children and adolescents (approximately ages 8-17+), as well as some adult clients to round out your caseload and hours. You will use developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT-informed skills, psychodynamic therapy, EMDR, and play-based or interactive interventions as appropriate.
Engage with Families:
Work collaboratively with parents and caregivers as part of treatment, providing guidance, support, and communication as clinically appropriate.
Focus on Clinical Excellence:
Dedicate your time to developing and honing therapeutic skills while maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation. We are an in-network provider for CareFirst/Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna and handle all aspects of billing, marketing, and administrative coordination so you can focus fully on clinical work.
Collaborate and Assess:
Engage in thoughtful assessment processes to determine goodness of fit between therapist and client. We encourage a 3 session assessment approach and support clinicians in being intentional about who they work with.
Position Details
- Full-Time minimum 25 client hours per week
- Primary availability: afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends
- In-person sessions are required for younger clients
- Flexible scheduling within a structured framework
Qualifications
- Maryland license required (LCPC, LGPC, LCSW-C, LMSW, LGSW, LMFT, PsyD)
- Experience working with children and/or adolescents strongly preferred
- Comfort working with parents and family systems
- Training or interest in trauma-informed care
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Reliable availability during after-school hours and/or weekends
We are especially interested in clinicians who bring creativity and flexibility into their work with children and adolescents, and who are comfortable using developmentally appropriate, interactive approaches to engage young clients.
Professional Development
We are committed to the growth of our therapists:
- Weekly individual and bi-weekly group supervision
- Monthly educational sessions and workshops
- Monthly yoga and art therapy sessions provided free for therapists
- After one year of employment, $500 annually toward continuing education
Organizational Culture and Benefits
Diversity and Inclusion:
Our team reflects our commitment to diversity. We intentionally cultivate a practice where clinicians and clients from a wide range of backgrounds feel seen and supported.
Work-Life Balance:
Flexible scheduling with a focus on building sustainable caseloads. We care about the emotional burdens of this work and feel to provide support through a beautiful office space, and choice in the clients you work with.
Community and Wellness:
To support clinician well-being, we offer quarterly in-person team-building activities, monthly art groups, educational sessions with CEUs, and movement sessions with a yoga therapist.
Community Engagement
We believe in giving back and connecting with our community:
- Hosting free coffee days at a local café twice a year
- Providing funding for free yoga to the community
- Supporting organizations that provide free yoga to school children
- Participating in local community events
Takoma Therapy is intentional about building a team of clinicians who are thoughtful, creative, and engaged in their work. This role is best suited for clinicians looking for a well-supported group practice environment, with consistent referrals and administrative support.
To apply, please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest describing your experience with children/adolescents and your availability.
Pay: $52.00 - $57.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
