Graduate-Level Therapist (Pre-Licensed Clinician)

Position Title: Graduate-Level Therapist (Pre-Licensed Clinician)

Job Type: Part-Time or Full-Time | Paid Internship or Associate Position

Location: Metropolitan Behavior Health Services (MBHS), [Largo, Maryland]

Supervisor: Licensed Clinical Supervisor (LCSW-C, LCPC, or equivalent)

Position Summary:

MBHS is seeking passionate, motivated graduate-level therapists (Master’s in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field) who are ready to grow their clinical skills in a supportive and diverse outpatient behavioral health setting. This is an ideal opportunity for students completing internship hours or post-graduates working toward licensure (LMSW, LGPC, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

    •    Provide individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and/or adults under clinical supervision

    •    Conduct intakes, biopsychosocial assessments, and develop person-centered treatment plans

    •    Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency and licensing standards

    •    Attend weekly clinical supervision and team meetings

    •    Participate in ongoing training and professional development

    •    Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and community resources

Ideal Candidate:

    •    Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s program in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field

    •    Open to clinical supervision and eager to receive feedback and grow professionally

    •    Passionate about serving diverse populations and making a difference in mental health

    •    Strong communication and organizational skills

    •    Familiarity with trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, or other evidence-based models (preferred but not required)

What You’ll Gain:

✅ Hands-On Experience: Work directly with clients in a real-world clinical setting

✅ Supervision Toward Licensure: Weekly individual and/or group supervision provided by a licensed clinician

✅ Professional Development: Access to internal trainings, CEU opportunities, and clinical case conferences

✅ Flexible Schedule: Options to work around your academic or personal needs

✅ Team Support: A welcoming, collaborative team culture focused on growth and self-care

✅ Stipend or Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience and caseload for licensed graduate counselors; paid stipends for graduate level interns.

Perks of the Job:

    •    Licensure hours tracking support

    •    Exposure to diverse diagnoses and treatment modalities

    •    Opportunity to build a caseload gradually and with guidance

    •    Networking with other mental health professionals

    •    Consideration for a full-time licensed therapist position upon completion

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and academic program information to hr@mbhshelps.org.