People Encouraging People·Rockville, Maryland
Provide community-based mental health services including crisis intervention, symptom management, and support for daily living skills. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to manage a shared caseload and facilitate long-term recovery for clients.
People Encouraging People is an organization driven by our core values. Our programs provide a wide range of services, from rehabilitation, to assistance for the deaf and blind, to residential and vocational ventures aimed at assimilating our clients into the community.
Make a Real Impact—Beyond the Therapy Office
Are you a therapist who wants to do more than sit in an office all day? Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and help individuals with serious mental illness live independently, stay out of the hospital, and build meaningful lives in their communities.
This is not traditional outpatient therapy. ACT is hands-on, team-based, and deeply impactful work—where every day is different, and your support meets clients where they are.
What You’ll Do: · Provide community-based mental health services in homes, shelters, and other real-world settings
· Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (psychiatry, nursing, case management, peer support)
· Share responsibility for a team caseload—no isolated practice
Support clients with: o Symptom management
o Crisis intervention
o Housing stability
o Substance use recovery
o Daily living skills
· You’re not alone: Shared caseload + daily team support
· Flexible, field-based work: Less back-to-back sessions, more meaningful engagement
· Real outcomes: Help reduce hospitalizations and support long-term recovery
· Creative problem-solving: No “one-size-fits-all” treatment plans
What We’re Looking For: ·Licensed (or license-eligible) (LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT)
· Strong communication and teamwork skills
· Comfort working in community settings and adapting to changing situations
· Passion for serving individuals with serious mental illness
What We Offer: · Competitive salary
· Clinical supervision toward licensure (if applicable)
· Generous PTO + holidays
· Mileage reimbursement for field work
· Ongoing training in evidence-based practices
· Supportive team culture focused on preventing burnout
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for meaningful, team-driven work where you can see real change in people’s lives.
Candidates must hold a relevant license or be license-eligible, such as LMSW, LGPC, LCPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in diverse community settings are required.
Market context
Maryland employers continue to seek licensed or license-eligible mental health therapists to support individuals with serious mental illness, especially in community-based and outpatient settings. These roles are competitive because they often require strong communication skills, active licensure status, and comfort working with complex behavioral health needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license pathway and prepare examples of relevant client-facing experience before applying.
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