Pregnancy and postpartum is full of challenges. At Azalea Mental Health, we believe that accessing mental health care shouldn’t be one of them. We are seeking an independently licensed perinatal mental health therapist to join our work.

Candidates must have experience working with perinatal clients, and will preferably have advanced training in one or more modalities used in the treatment of perinatal mental health conditions (CBT, DBT, EMDR, IPT, etc). Our clients include perinatal (pre conception through 18 months postpartum) women presenting with depression, anxiety, OCD, & PTSD, bereavement and postpartum adjustment concerns.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct individual therapy sessions with clients (group and couples sessions optional)

  • Develop and implement treatment plans based on client needs and goals.

  • Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address a variety of mental health concerns.

  • Maintain current clinical documentation

Experience:

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related field

  • Independent clinical license required (LCSW-C, LCPC, LMFT, PsyD and/ or PhD)

  • Maryland license required prior to start date, Washington DC and/or Virginia license preferred

  • Two years of experience with perinatal women required, PMH-C preferred

  • One year of psychotherapy experience required

  • Advanced training in one evidence based treatment for perinatal mental health conditions preferred (CBT, DBT, EMDR, IPT)

  • Must maintain active malpractice insurance throughout duration of contractual relationship

  • Must have access to own office space which meets HIPAA minimum standards for tele-health

Perks:

  • 100% remote

  • Make your own schedule (minimum caseload of seven sessions per week)

  • Full administrative and billing support

  • Insurance credentialing included

  • Payment monthly via direct deposit

  • Consistent referrals

  • Optional participation in our peer consult group

  • Optional case collaboration with our perinatal nurse navigator

  • Use of Electronic Health Record & HIPAA compliant telehealth platform (Simple Practice), client portal

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, qualifications, or requirements. The employer reserves the right to modify the duties or requirements of the position at any time.

Job Type: Contract

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Perinatal Mental Health Therapist