Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

Thriveworks - Takoma Park, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Takoma Park, MD

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Thriveworks Counseling is seeking individuals pursuing Maryland State Licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Bethesda, MD. This position emphasizes client accessibility, integrity, and quality care, supporting clinicians to focus on their primary job of providing counseling services. The role offers a hybrid work model after a probationary period and includes a sign-on bonus for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes and diagnose clients according to the current DSM under a licensed supervisor.
• Provide counseling services to clients, focusing on treating depression and anxiety.
• Participate in group and individual clinical supervision sessions.
• Maintain a full clinical caseload, typically established within the first 30-45 days.
• Work collaboratively with a support team for scheduling, billing, and client services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved 60-credit hour program approved by the board as a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor.
• Graduate or post-graduate work experience in a counseling setting treating depression and anxiety.
• Experience independently conducting intakes and diagnosing under a licensed supervisor.

Nice-to-haves

• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate client needs.
• Experience in a private practice setting.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Group health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance options
• 401K program with a 3% employer match
• Malpractice insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Annual pay increases and additional bonus opportunities
• Free group and individual clinical supervision
• Access to case consultation groups
• Career advancement opportunities
• Autonomy in practice with clinical support.