Careers

The Imago Center is Expanding

If you are interested in joining the Imago Center team as a therapist, complete our application here.

Current Job Openings:

Full-Time Therapist

Join our dynamic therapy collective as a Full-Time Therapist, providing care to individuals, couples, families, and groups as part of a small, collaborative team of mental health professionals and educators. This is a full-time role focused on direct client care, with the administrative and operational side of practice — including referrals, marketing, billing, scheduling infrastructure, and outreach — supported by ICDC so that you can focus your time and energy on clinical work. Full-time at ICDC generally means approximately 18-25 completed client session per week, along with time for documentation, consultation, team meetings, professional development, and practice-building activities.

As one of a few Imago centers in the country, you will have the opportunity to deepen your work in Imago Relationship Therapy alongside a close-knit team of colleagues.

Our practice is committed to equity and cultural humility, and we encourage applications from individuals whose identities and lived experiences reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and other underrepresented groups.

Core Responsibilities

  • Build and sustain a consistent caseload supported by the practice’s referral network, marketing, and outreach.
  • Maintain timely, confidential clinical records in accordance with HIPAA privacy and compliance standards.
  • Offer some afternoon or evening availability, with occasional weekend availability where possible, to support client accessibility.
  • Participate in the practice’s commitment to accessibility by carrying a small number of reduced-fee clients.
  • Engage in continuing education, consultation, and Imago training.
  • Contribute to a learning culture grounded in curiosity, reflection, collaboration, and shared growth.

Qualifications

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Active licensure in your discipline (LCSW-C, LPC, LCPC, LMFT, Psychologist, or equivalent).
  • Licensure in DC, VA, and/or MD preferred (with an interest in obtaining licensure for DC). Multi-state licensure is a plus.
  • Experience providing therapy across some combination of couples, families, individuals, and groups.
  • Training in Imago Relationship Therapy, or a genuine eagerness to begin Imago training and grow in the model. Seasoned Imago clinicians and those newer to the work are both welcome.
  • Availability for at least 18 client hours per week, along with time for documentation, consultation, supervision, team meetings, professional development, and practice-building activities.
  • Commitment to relational, evidence-based, and inclusive care.
  • Cultural competency in working with diverse populations and multicultural couples.
  • Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality and professional discretion.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication, organization, and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently, flexibly, and collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Comfort providing both telehealth and in-person sessions, with availability for some in-office work in the DC/Takoma Park area.

    Compensation & Benefits

    • W-2 employment status.
    • Administrative support, billing, scheduling, and operational infrastructure so you can focus on clinical work.
    • HIPAA-secure EHR, telehealth platform, email, and IT support.
    • Benefits available at 20+ clinical hours per week.
    • Simple IRA with company match after six months.
    • Comprehensive professional liability insurance.
    • Professional bio and profile on our website.
    • Marketing support for your clinical interests.
    • Monthly educational programming and peer consultation.
    • Access to discounted training opportunities and professional development pathways in areas such as advanced Imago training, EMDR, IFS, and sex therapy.
    • Access to Imago communities locally, nationally, and globally.
    • Competitive compensation starting at a 60/40 split, with opportunities for increases at work anniversaries and upon Imago Relationship Therapy certifications.
    • Higher compensation rates for group therapy sessions and workshops, plus bonus opportunities during higher-revenue months.
    • Flexible scheduling with a minimum commitment of 18 clinical hours per week.
    • Hybrid schedule with a mix of in-office work in Takoma Park and remote telehealth work.
    • Collaborative team environment with highly skilled colleagues.
    • Staff gatherings, an annual retreat, and a welcoming office environment.

    Growth Potential 

    • Clinicians at ICDC have opportunities to grow through advanced Imago training, workshop presenting, supervision pathways, educational programming, and clinical leadership.