Mental Health Therapist (LCSW-C or LCPC)

Unity First MindCare · Outpatient Mental Health Clinic · Baltimore, MDAbout UnityFirst MindCareUnity First MindCare is the behavioral health practice within Unity Wellness, opening this fall in Baltimore. We provide outpatient psychiatric care, individual and group therapy, and intensive outpatient programming for the people who hold this city together — first responders, frontline workers, federal employees, professionals, and the broader adult community we serve. We are founded and led by a Black, double board-certified nurse practitioner who spent fourteen years inside violence prevention, trauma services, and crisis response work before deciding to build the practice this community has been waiting for. This is not a startup. It is the next chapter of a fourteen-year body of work, and it is happening. About the RoleWe are looking for a Mental Health Therapist to join the founding clinical team of UnityFirst MindCare. This is a founding clinician role — you will help shape clinical workflows, group programming, our IOP curriculum, and the culture of how care is delivered here. You will work alongside our PMHNP and to provide therapy, psychosocial assessments, and care coordination for a patient population that includes first responders, frontline workers, federal employees, professionals, and the general adult population we serve in our first six months.We are open to applicants holding either of the following independent Maryland credentials: LCSW-C or LCPC. This is an independent clinical role — you will diagnose, treat, and bill under your own credentials from Day 1. What You Will DoConduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments for new patientsProvide individual psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, EMDR, IFS, trauma-focused therapies)Co-facilitate group therapy and IOP cohorts, including specialty groups for first responders and trauma survivorsCollaborate with the PMHNP on integrated medication management and therapy plansDevelop and maintain person-centered treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in Athena EHRCoordinate care with hospital discharge planners, primary care providers, and external specialistsParticipate in monthly case consultation, quality improvement reviews, and ongoing program developmentRequired QualificationsActive Maryland clinical credential in good standing: LCSW-C or  LCPCMaster's degree from an accredited program (CSWE for social work, CACREP or equivalent for counseling)Comfortable using EHRs, AI-supported documentation tools, and telehealth platformsStrong written and verbal communication skillsMaryland resident or willing to commute to Baltimore CountyPreferred QualificationsTraining in EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, IFS, or other trauma-focused modalitiesExperience working with first responders, frontline workers, or high-stress professional populationsGroup therapy and IOP facilitation experienceBilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, or other languages spoken in our service area)Strong cultural competency relevant to the diverse populations we serveWho Thrives at Unity WellnessYou believe excellent, culturally responsive care should be the standard, not the exception, and you want to be part of building practice that delivers itYou think for yourself. You tell the truth even when it is uncomfortable. You do not need to be told what to do every minuteYou see this job as a chapter in a larger story, not your final destination. You are pursuing growth, whether that is more credentials, a niche specialty, a second degree, or your own business somedayYou are comfortable with technology and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in clinical and operational work. AI scribes, AI documentation aids, AI-supported scheduling, and AI-supported workflows are part of how we operate, and we expect you to use them well and ethicallyYou bring cultural humility and the ability to serve diverse populations with respect and clinical excellenceYou honor your own family. We will honor it backCompensation & ScheduleCompetitive hourly rate commensurate with credentials and experience (1099 status)Part-time launch with clear pathway to full-time as census growsProduction bonuses available as patient panel scalesProfessional Development & GrowthGrowth as a Promise is one of our core values. We do not just say we invest in our team. We do it. For this role, that means:Reimbursement of continuing education units (CEUs) required for your licenseAnnual training stipend for conferences, specialty certifications, or advanced trainings aligned with your career goals (EMDR, TF-CBT, DBT, IFS, perinatal mental health, addictions specialty, trauma-focused certifications)Quarterly group case consultation with the leadership teamWhat We Commit to YouSchedules built around the assumption you have a life outside of workProtected, uninterrupted lunch breaks. Lunch is not a meetingHybrid work where the role permits: clinical work in person as needed, telehealth, administrative and documentation work wherever you work bestActive mentorship and sponsorship of your next chapter, whatever that looks likeProfessional development support including training stipends, conference attendance, and continuing education aligned with your goalsDirect, respectful communication. Your input is wanted. Disagreement is welcomed when it is constructiveTransparent pathways to increased hours, expanded scope, leadership roles, or specialty development as the practice growsA Final Word From the FounderI am building Unity Wellness because the kind of practice I would want for my own family did not exist in the way I needed it to. If that resonates with you, I want to hear from you. We are aligned in believing that excellent care should be the standard, not the exception. Tell me your story.— Imani Bryan, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, Founder & CEO