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LMSW-Post Masters Associate Psychotherapist Rockville, MD Shady Grove MOB (40hrs.)

Primary Location Rockville, Maryland Facility Name Shady Grove Medical Center Schedule Full-time Shift Day Salary $38.52 - $50.72 / hour
Job Number 1427213 Date posted 06/15/2026

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LMSW-Post Masters Associate Psychotherapist Rockville, MD Shady Grove MOB (40hrs.)

Primary Location Rockville, Maryland Facility Name Shady Grove Medical Center Schedule Full-time Shift Day Salary $38.52 - $50.72 / hour
Job Number 1427213 Date Posted 06/15/2026
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Description:
Job Summary:

Under Supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker conduct evaluation, treatment planning, referral, care management, individual follow-up, and group therapy with target populations; Collaborate with physicians and clinical staff as well as outside agencies.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Completes mental status and psychosocial assessment of members.
  • Provides individual and group psychotherapy and classes, in person and through telemedicine, implementing goal specific and measurable treatment plans.
  • Evaluates, counsels and refers members to more appropriate mental health provider(s) or to community resources when indicated.
  • Provides urgent care and crisis intervention as indicated.
  • Provides more specialized treatment modalities when qualified by special training.
  • Conducts case management and member outreach as assigned.
  • Communicates with Behavioral Health colleagues, Primary Care providers, and other Kaiser Permanente providers and agencies as needed to facilitate integrative care.
  • Prepares and submits reports on mental health activities as requested
  • Participates in staff development meetings, individual supervision and group supervision.
  • Participate in quality of care activities on a regular basis.
  • Manages panel and practice management within departmental guidelines.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
At least 3 late nights per week; 3 days in office, 2 days remote
 
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
  • N/A.
Education
  • Masters degree in social work from an accredited college or university.
License, Certification, Registration
  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
     

  • Clinical Professional Counselor License (Maryland) within 36 months of hire OR Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist (Maryland) within 36 months of hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Certified (Maryland) within 36 months of hire

  • Social Worker License (Virginia) within 36 months of hire OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Virginia) within 36 months of hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Virginia) within 36 months of hire OR Professional Counselor License (Virginia) within 36 months of hire

  • Professional Counselor License (District of Columbia) within 36 months of hire OR Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (District of Columbia) within 36 months of hire OR Independent Clinical Social Worker License (District of Columbia) within 36 months of hire OR Licensed Social Worker (District of Columbia) within 36 months of hire

  • Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
     

  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
     
Additional Requirements:
  • Be eligible to register with state licensing board to begin supervision towards independent practice licensure.
  • Prior completion of a practicum and/or internship in a clinical setting.
  • Able to rapidly adapt to change.
  • Must work a schedule that would accumulate at least half the required supervisory hours annually.
  • Treatment planning expertise.
  • Understanding of assessment and diagnostic principles.
  • Must be familiar with the DSM-V TR as a means of diagnosis.
  • Experience with individual and group counseling during practicum/internship.
  • Enrollment in PECOS within 90 days of hire required.
  • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software required.
  • Customer focus and strong ability to function as a team member.
  • Efficient and effective practice management in a fast-paced clinical setting.
  • Must complete Vistelar (or assigned crisis management program) training within 6 months of hire date.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience providing individual and group therapy during graduate degree preferred.
  • Experience providing crisis intervention and/or risk assessments during graduate degree preferred.
  • Experience providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
  • Experience providing DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) preferred.
  • Experience working with Eating Disorder, OCD, and/ or Borderline Personality Disorder Populations preferred.
  • Candidates with 0-1500 hrs. towards LCSW-C preferred
  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Preferred
Primary Location: Maryland,Rockville,Shady Grove Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 07:00 PM Job Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Flexible Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M38|UFCW|Local 400 Job Level: Entry Level Department: Shady Grove Medical Center - Mental Health/Psychiatry - 1808 Pay Range: $38.52 - $50.72 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location. Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

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