Join Our Team

We are a diverse, inclusive team of therapists who come from different life backgrounds, training perspectives, and specialties, united through a passion for our mission: to provide exceptional, compassionate mental health care and wellness services for all people. We are inspired by our belief in hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life and seek to empower people to live happier, healthier lives of hope, meaning, and wellness. Our team is awesome, diverse, friendly, genuine, kind, and supportive of one another.

We cherish and celebrate diversity, understanding that it is a strength and source of authentic power.

Interested in joining us?

We’re always on the lookout for high-quality clinicians who are passionate about the work they do with clients, looking to be part of our community for the long haul. We are a purpose-driven practice which means that this position is a great fit for therapists who are looking to make an impact and excited to build a practice as part of a team rather than on their own. We are passionate about growth and providing professional growth opportunities to staff to positively impact the communities we serve.

We will be hiring on a rolling basis, and the start dates will be negotiable. Please review the hiring details below and apply below if you are interested.

What makes us different and what we can offer you

Our philosophy is to take care of our team members so that they can best serve clients

flexible work life balance and family friendly culture

• Diverse and inclusive team culture

• Colleagues that are kind, supportive, caring, genuine

• Professional growth opportunities available

• Family-friendly director and culture

• Clinical autonomy and flexibility, with the operational safety and stability of an organization

• Supportive, nurturing work environment, where therapists feel connected to one another as part of a community

• Freedom of lifestyle and flexible work schedule, with telehealth days and full time telehealth positions available

• be yourself, fully

full comprehensive benefits to support your long term health and well being

• 401K retirement plan with a 3% employer match

• Medical Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Malpractice insurance — extremely high quality, comprehensive, and with full coverage

• Life Insurance

• Paid sabbatical during your fourth year on our team to support your personal and clinical interests and intentions

• Continuing education stipend

• CE subscription

amazing clientele, caseload tailored to your specific interests and passions

• Motivated, diverse, high functioning clients

• Caseload tailored to your specific clinical interests and passions

Full support and logistical ease so you can focus on your own life and family

• Consistent caseload with no marketing efforts required by you

• Minimal paperwork beyond client notes and charting

• Clinical autonomy as well as supervision and consultation meetings available

• Clinical coverage during your personal time off if desired

• Administrative scheduling support

• Administrative billing, submission of insurance claims, reconciliation support

• Credentialing processing and support

• Efficiently streamlined processes with state of the art technology and practice software available for you

• Beautiful, serene offices with peaceful, calming atmosphere

Current open positions

HOPE+WELLNESS is a private practice dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals with depression, stress, and anxiety. We are currently hiring a mental health clinician (Psychologist, LCSW-C, LCPC, LMFT) who is warm, caring, reliable, and highly skilled in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness). Candidates must be licensed in the State of Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia. Clinicians who are licensed in other states, Post-Docs and Residents in Psychology may also be considered.

As a practice, we work with children, teens, women, young adults, and adults who present with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, work stress/life balance issues, health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, migraines, infertility), adjustment and life transition concerns. We also specialize in maternal and women's mental health. We are a hybrid practice which means that we accept high quality insurance as well as private pay.

ideal candidates

We’re looking for someone with interest and experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, stress/adjustment with training in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, parent training). An ideal candidate is someone who is warm, thoughtful, caring, and values the therapeutic relationship -- someone who is looking to build a practice as part of a team rather than alone, with advancement opportunities over time.

A non-ideal candidate would be someone who wants to own their own business in the near future. If that’s you, awesome! But we’re not the place for you. We dedicate a lot of time to our team, and provide the flexibility, autonomy and space to allow each member of our team to get creative and grow in their role. The ideal candidate is invested in time and energy in being a part of our team so that we can make a positive impact together.

Clinician must be able to work at least one evening and morning shift OR two evening shifts. If there is a requirement you do not meet but feel very drawn to this job description, please apply anyway and speak with us about your specific interests in this position.

Values

The ideal candidate aligns with the values and mission of our practice.

• QUALITY. We are committed to quality which means that we specialize in evidence-based practices, including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.

• HARMONY. We believe in the importance of the mind-body connection in promoting greater health and wellness. We are humanistic and person-centered, honoring each client’s unique strengths.

• PASSION. We are passionate about helping our clients thrive.

• SERVICE. We strive to serve individuals and the community and to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient individual psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation services

• Implement evidence-based treatment (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, Behavioral Parent Training)

• Maintain electronic health records for clients

• Available to hold at least 25 sessions per week

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed mental health therapist (PhD, PsyD, LPC, LICSW, LMFT)

• Passionate about the art of therapy

• Growth-mindset, commitment to learning

• Able to work at least two evening or weekend shifts a week

• Have at least one niche market (i.e., children, teens, grief, trauma)

• In-network with BCBS or willingness to become in-network with BCBS. Clinicians will join insurance panels under our group. We will handle the credentialing process for all new clinicians, as well as billing and reconciliation.

HOPE+WELLNESS is a private practice dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals with depression, stress, and anxiety. We are currently hiring a mental health clinician (Psychologist, LCSW-C, LCPC, LMFT) who is warm, caring, reliable, and highly skilled in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness). Candidates must be licensed in the State of Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia. Clinicians who are licensed in other states, Post-Docs and Residents in Psychology may also be considered.

As a practice, we work with children, teens, women, young adults, and adults who present with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, work stress/life balance issues, health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, migraines, infertility), adjustment and life transition concerns. We also specialize in maternal and women's mental health. We are a hybrid practice which means that we accept high quality insurance as well as private pay.

ideal candidates

We’re looking for someone with interest and experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, stress/adjustment with training in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, parent training). An ideal candidate is someone who is warm, thoughtful, caring, and values the therapeutic relationship -- someone who is looking to build a practice as part of a team rather than alone, with advancement opportunities over time.

An ideal candidate may be someone primarily interested in therapy, rather than assessment. Alternatively for candidates who are genuinely interested in assessment are also strongly encouraged to apply as we are also looking for a psychologist who is deeply passionate about providing neuropsychological assessment for kids and families, who may interested in conducting evaluations either in a part or full time basis.

Clinician must be able to work at least one evening and morning shift OR two evening shifts. Both part time and full time positions are available. There is growth potential to expand these hours. If you do not meet a certain requirement but feel very drawn to this job description, please apply anyway and speak with us about your specific interests in this position.

Values

The ideal candidate aligns with the values and mission of our practice.

• QUALITY. We are committed to quality which means that we specialize in evidence-based practices, including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.

• HARMONY. We believe in the importance of the mind-body connection in promoting greater health and wellness. We are humanistic and person-centered, honoring each client’s unique strengths.

• PASSION. We are passionate about helping our clients thrive.

• SERVICE. We strive to serve individuals and the community and to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient individual psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation services

• Implement evidence-based treatment (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, Behavioral Parent Training)

• Maintain electronic health records for clients

• Available to hold at least 25 patient sessions per week

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Licensed clinical psychologist (PhD, PsyD)

• Passionate about the art of therapy and/or assessment

• Growth-mindset, commitment to learning

• Able to work at least two evening or weekend shifts a week

• Have at least one niche market (i.e., children, teens, grief, trauma)

• In-network with BCBS or willingness to become in-network with BCBS. Clinicians will join insurance panels under our group. We will handle the credentialing process for all new clinicians, as well as billing and reconciliation.

HOPE+WELLNESS is a private practice dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals with depression, stress, and anxiety. We are currently hiring a resident in counseling who is warm, caring, reliable, and highly skilled in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness).

As a practice, we work with children, teens, women, young adults, and adults who present with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, work stress/life balance issues, health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, migraines, infertility), adjustment and life transition concerns. We also specialize in maternal and women's mental health.

ideal candidates

We’re looking for someone with interest and experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, stress/adjustment with training in evidence-based practices (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, parent training). An ideal candidate is someone who is warm, thoughtful, caring, and values the therapeutic relationship -- someone who is looking to build a practice as part of a team rather than alone, with advancement opportunities over time.

Residents must be able to work at least one morning and one evening OR two evening shifts. Both part time and full time positions are available. There is growth potential to expand these hours. If you do not meet a certain requirement but feel very drawn to this job description, please apply anyway and speak with us about your specific interests in this position.

values

The ideal candidate aligns with the values and mission of our practice.

• QUALITY. We are committed to quality which means that we specialize in evidence-based practices, including CBT, ACT, and mindfulness.

• HARMONY. We believe in the importance of the mind-body connection in promoting greater health and wellness. We are humanistic and person-centered, honoring each client’s unique strengths.

• PASSION. We are passionate about helping our clients thrive.

• SERVICE. We strive to serve individuals and the community and to make an impact.

responsibilities

• Provide outpatient individual psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation services

• Implement evidence-based treatment (e.g., CBT, ACT, DBT, Behavioral Parent Training)

• Maintain electronic health records for clients

• Available to hold at least 25 patient sessions per week

• Complete progress notes in timely fashion

• Communicate with supervisors on a regular, timely, and immediate basis; participate in weekly supervision with supervisor to obtain mentorship, support, feedback

• Properly prepare and execute clinical notes, documentation for insurance companies, safety contract upon client suicidality and any other reasonable services

• Comply with Company policies and regulations, as well as the ethics code of the American Psychological Association, National Association of Social Workers, the American Counseling Association and the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy; if applicable.

• Work only under the direction and supervision of a licensed counselor, licensed psychologist or licensed social worker

minimum requirements

• Conferred Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling or a related field

• Graduated from a CACREP program 

• Passed NCMHCE

• Passionate about the art of therapy and/or assessment

• Growth-mindset, commitment to learning

• Strong conflict resolution and crisis management skills

• High degree of ethics

• Excellent communication skills

• High levels of warmth, compassion, kindness, respect

• Able to work at least two evening OR one morning and one evening shifts a week

• Interest in developing at least one potential niche market (i.e., children, teens, grief, trauma)

• Attendance of weekly supervision with licensed supervisor

HOPE+WELLNESS is a private practice dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care. We work with children, teens, women, young adults, and adults who present with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship problems, work stress/life balance issues, health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, migraines, infertility), adjustment and life transitions. We also specialize in maternal and women's mental health.

Hope+Wellness offers Pre-doctoral Psychology Externship experiences in clinical psychology for the academic year to students enrolled in doctoral programs in psychology.

Externship experiences and specializations include:

• Clinical Child Psychology

• Anxiety and Mood Disorders

• Adult Outpatient Treatment

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT)

Externship opportunities include conducting individual therapy with children and teens who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and/or ADHD; externs will gain expertise in both child-and parent-focused interventions.

Supervision: Formal, face-to-face supervision. Externs will work under close supervision provided by Dr Victoria Chialy Smith, PhD, ABPP. Caseload is determined based on externs’ level of training.

Time Requirements : Full-year externship is 12 months, 16 hours/week (2 days/week).

How to Apply: Application materials due by the first Friday in February.  Please send a letter of interest, CV, 2 letters of recommendation, and a transcript.

How to apply

For consideration, applicants must:

1. Email CV or Resume to careers@hope-wellness.com

2. Email Cover Letter to careers@hope-wellness.com

3. Complete the form corresponding to your specific position of interest, at either of the links below.

Thank you for your interest.
We’re grateful for your time and consideration
and look forward to hearing from you!