Licensed Outpatient Therapist - Washington - Signet Health

Description

Welcome

This position is a strong fit for Therapists who:

• Prefer a Monday - Friday daytime schedule
• Enjoy structured, time-limited outpatient therapy
• Value in-person clinical relationships and team collaboration
• Want exposure to multiple levels of care without permanent placement in higher-acuity settings
• Are seeking a stable, long-term W-2 position with full benefits and institutional support
• Are open to continue learning and multi-state licensure growth with employer support

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient individual psychotherapy and treatment planning using a time-limited treatment approach
• Provide cross-coverage support, as needed, for:
  • PHP, IOP, and addiction services
  • Initial assessments, Intakes
  • Group therapy services
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary care team members
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
• Participate in case consultation, team meetings, and program activities
• Practice within DBH and TJC-accredited program standards

Overview

About Signet Health

Signet Health partners, with leading healthcare systems nationwide, deliver high-quality behavioral health services. At MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Signet maintains a long-standing, stable partnership, with Therapists fully embedded within the outpatient behavioral health program and supported by hospital-based infrastructure.

Compensation & Benefits

Signet Health offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Fully benefited W-2 employment
• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Generous education reimbursement
• DC, MD, and VA licensure fees reimbursement
• Employer-supported credentialing and compliance processes
• Paid time off and holidays

Requirements/Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must have active DC licensure required at time of hire (LICSW, LCSW, LCPC, LPC, or equivalent)
• Maryland and Virginia licensure strongly preferred
• Willingness to obtain MD and VA licensure within the first year of employment (company supported)
• Prior outpatient behavioral health experience
• Comfort with short-term treatment models and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Familiarity with working within a healthcare setting and hospital setting

Signet Health is seeking a licensed therapist to join a highly stable, award-winning outpatient behavioral health program embedded within MedStar Washington Hospital Center. This program operates under a long-standing, well-established contract and was named Outpatient Program of the Year in 2024.

This role is ideal for therapists who value structured outpatient practice, predictable hours, and office based care, while also appreciating exposure to a broad continuum of services within a growing hospital-based behavioral health program.

What Sets This Position Apart

• Fully benefited W-2 role (not contract or PRN)
• Predictable weekday schedule – no nights, weekends, or on-call
• Primary focus on outpatient individual therapy, utilizing a time-limited, short-term treatment model
• Opportunity for clinical variety through structured cross-coverage support in:
  • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
  • Virtual Therapy
  • Addiction services
  • Group therapy
• Free onsite parking and access to nearby restaurants and amenities
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team, including:
  • Licensed social workers, psychologists, and counselors
  • Psychiatrists
  • Medical assistants and nursing support
• Strong administrative and operational infrastructure, including:
  • Scheduling and patient registration support
  • Revenue cycle and credentialing teams
  • HR and onsite operational leadership
• Programs are fully accredited by the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and The Joint Commission (TJC)

Hospital/Program Description

The Outpatient Behavioral Health program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a mature, high-performing service line with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and operational consistency. The team delivers evidence-based, time-limited outpatient care while maintaining integration across higher levels of care.

The program has received consistent recognition for quality outcomes, including Program of the Year (2024), and operates within fully accredited DBH and TJC programs, offering a compliant, well-supported clinical environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Signet Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.

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