Contract Therapist

Company: The Affiliated Sante Group
Location: Silver Spring
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Who We Are: Santé Group Companies prides itself in being a leader in community-based behavioral and mental health services. Our track record of innovation and growth reflects our ability to deliver diverse and highly individualized services. We have a passion for providing empathetic and potentially life-saving care to help individuals heal, recover, and thrive, as well as live their lives in a manner that allows them to fully integrate in the community. The Santé Group aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusiveness. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcome, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values. What We’re Looking For: Santé is seeking a Contract Therapist, The Therapist provides a variety of psycho therapies to assigned clients based on their privileging. They Document and bill for appropriate services in compliance with company policies and procedures, and coordinate treatment with internal and external treatment team members. This is a contractor position who is paid a percentage of billable hours. We will pay them 45% of their billable hour. We are looking for an onsite therapist in either the Silver Spring or the Lanham office. What You’ll Do: Provides evidenced based treatment in various individual, group, and/or family therapy treatment modalities based on their privileging Provide quality intakes/ diagnostic assessments and possess a demonstrated understanding of diagnostic evaluation methods, mental status exams, and use of the current DSM Provide crisis intervention services when required Provides services in conformance with the Recovery Model Responsible for the timely development/submission of the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) in the EMR and Treatment Reviews per policy and procedure Maintain communication with Primary Care Provider through duration of treatment through the PCMH and the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Provides referrals to community agencies as needed and maintain communication for treatment planning purposes Complies with clinical productivity standards as established by Program Director and the Clinical Director Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other community agencies on behalf of consumer and/or the agency Demonstrated understanding of sound ethical practice in conjunction with the established and defined ethics of one’s training and discipline Ability to effectively organize time and responsibilities Provide coordination of any outside agency referrals for community involvement Develops and maintains working relationships with community resources which may be utilized to maintain, support and enhance the functioning of consumers Responsible for case discharges/closures when appropriate or related to clients non-compliance with treatment Responsible for procuring required insurance authorizations prior to the commencement of service Responsible for ensuring that all case documentation is complete and timely in the EMR and in compliance with company policies and procedures Responsible for ensuring that service billing is submitted in a timely/complete manner through the EMR Meets or exceeds service outcomes including but not limited to: productivity standards, hospitalization rates, client satisfaction and no show/cancellation rates as set by the Director Performs individual peer review as directed by the Director Participate in and complete all required trainings Other duties as assigned What We Require: Provisionally or fully licensed as an LMSW, LCSW, LGPC or LCPC. Valid driver’s license and proof of current automobile insurance. What You’ll Get: Pay Details: Contractor position who is paid a percentage of billable hours. We will pay them 45% of their billable hour. Part Time Benefits Financial assistance for licensure fees (if applicable) and no-cost supervision for clinical licensure. Financial assistance for certification fees (if applicable) and no-cost supervision for Peer Recovery Certification. Time to Recharge – Generous sick leave. Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your education, and we’ll support you. Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for life's challenges. Wellness Perks – Annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App. Recognition & Rewards – Through our Awardco platform and referral program. Exclusive Discounts – Enjoy deals through FunEx and more. Training & Growth – Ongoing development programs and career advancement opportunities. Culture of Purpose – A welcoming, inclusive environment where you belong. We believe that diversity of background and experience makes for better problem-solving and collaboration, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. Even more important than your resume is a positive attitude, a passion for making an impact, a personal desire to grow, and the ability to help individuals heal, recover, and thrive. Disclaimers: The Santé Group aspires to create an organization that places value on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and inclusiveness. To achieve this success, it is essential that all members of our organization feel secure, welcome, and respected. All members of our organization have a responsibility to uphold these values. The Santé Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The Santé Group participates in E-Verify. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf LI-SC2

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