EduCounsel is looking for a dynamic Licensed Mental Health Therapist for In The Gap Academy
Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW-C or LCPC)
THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT — READ THIS FIRST
Most outpatient therapy jobs come with a no-show problem. Clients cancel. Slots go unfilled. Income is unpredictable.
This role is different. The Promise Counseling Center is the outpatient therapy arm of ITG Academy an ACHC-accredited SUD treatment organization with 30+ residential beds across five sober living homes and a full continuum of programs including PHP, IOP, OP, Medication Management, and DUI/DWI. Our clients live in structured housing, attend programming daily, and are accountable to treatment. When we refer clients to therapy, they show up.
That means: a near-zero no-show rate, a built-in referral pipeline, and a caseload you can actually build income on. If you are a fully licensed therapist who is tired of chasing cancellations and wants to do real clinical work with motivated clients — this is the opportunity.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Provide individual therapy to adults with co-occurring SUD and mental health diagnoses
- Maintain a caseload drawing primarily from the ITG Academy residential pipeline
- Provide group therapy sessions as caseload and programming warrants
- Complete diagnostic assessments and maintain treatment plan documentation per Medicaid standards
- Collaborate with the ITG Academy clinical team on integrated care planning
- Complete progress notes within 24 hours of each session — no exceptions
- Participate in weekly supervision/consultation as required
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- LCSW-C or LCPC active and in good standing in Maryland required, no exceptions
- Experience with co-occurring disorders (SUD + mental health)
- Comfortable with Medicaid billing and documentation standards
- Strong clinical writing progress notes that stand up to audits
- Ability to manage a caseload of 15–25 clients independently
- Experience with trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, or CBT strongly preferred
- Justice-involved population experience is a plus — many clients have legal history
THE INCOME MATH
Here is what this looks like financially as a fee-for-service 1099 clinician:
Scenario
Sessions/Wk
Est. Monthly Income
Part-Time (10 sessions/wk @ $70/hr)
10 sessions
~$2,800/mo
Full-Time (20 sessions/wk @ $70/hr)
20 sessions
~$5,600/mo
Full-Time + Groups (blended rate)
20 individual + 4 groups
~$6,500/mo
Note: Rate is $70/hr for 1099 fee-for-service. W-2 salary range is $45,000–$65,000/yr depending on experience and caseload commitment. Actual income depends on caseload size, session volume, and employment
NON-NEGOTIABLES
- Active Maryland LCSW-C or LCPC — verified before interview
- Co-occurring disorders experience — most clients present with both SUD and MH needs
- Progress notes completed within 24 hours of session
- Professional boundaries — clients are in a recovery housing environment
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume through Indeed with your active Maryland license number included. Applications without screening question responses will not be reviewed. Qualified candidates will hear back within 5 business days.
Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold an active LCSW-C or LCPC license in the state of Maryland? Yes or No
- Please provide your active Maryland license number (LCSW-C or LCPC).
- Do you have experience providing therapy to clients with co-occurring SUD and mental health diagnoses? Yes or No
- Are you willing to complete progress notes within 24 hours of each session? Yes or No
- Are you open to a fee-for-service compensation structure (1099) or do you require W-2 employment? (Please explain)
- What is your preferred caseload size (individual sessions per week)? (Please explain)
- Are you comfortable working with justice-involved clients (drug court, probation, or criminal justice referrals)? Yes or No
Education:
Work Location: In person
