Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist-DOC

Unity Health Care. • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Unity Health Care is hiring a Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist to join our Behavioral Health team at the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC). This role is essential to delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based mental health services to justice-involved individuals. You’ll train and support clinicians, conduct assessments, and provide clinical oversight to ensure fidelity and quality of care.

Requirements

• Licensed in DC as a LICSW, LPC, or Psychologist (required).
• Hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Bring 6+ years of psychotherapy experience working with at-risk populations.
• Have at least 2 years of experience providing clinical supervision or teaching.
• Skilled in one or more EBPs such as CBT, DBT, WRAP, or SUD/MAT programs.
• Comfortable in correctional or high-acuity behavioral health environments.
• Available for weekday and weekend rotations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support implementation of high-fidelity evidence-based practices (EBPs).
• Train DOC clinical staff and co-lead groups using models like CBT, DBT, TREM, IMR, WRAP, or TAMAR.
• Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments, including suicide risk and crisis evaluations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and participate in ongoing quality improvement.
• Provide real-time clinical supervision and ensure fidelity monitoring across DOC units.
• Collaborate with DOC leadership and Unity’s behavioral health teams to support recovery-focused care.

Benefits

• Mission-driven organization serving DC’s most vulnerable populations.
• HRSA loan repayment eligibility through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC).
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Dynamic, supportive, and multidisciplinary work environment.
• Be part of transforming behavioral health care in the correctional system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level