Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute•Washington, DC

11d•$45 - $65

About The Position

Paving the Way MSI is seeking a Fee-for-Service Therapist / Clinician (LPC, LGPC, LCSW, LICSW, or equivalent) to provide behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. The independent contractor role offers flexibility to manage a schedule and caseload while working across outpatient services, Victims of Crime, DC Mental Health Access in Pediatrics (DC MAP), and other community-based initiatives. Clients may be experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, behavioral challenges, chronic stress, and other concerns. The therapist will provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative, trauma-informed, and person-centered environment. The position offers flexible scheduling and the ability to build and maintain an agreed-upon caseload. Work may be in person, via telehealth, or hybrid. Administrative and billing support and established referral sources are provided. Clinicians may work with a multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, supervisors, psychiatrists, and other behavioral health professionals, with opportunities for clinical consultation, supervision as appropriate, and professional growth.

Requirements

Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
Active DC license (LPC, LGPC, LCSW, LICSW, or equivalent).
Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Commitment to culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Experience in outpatient, community-based, school-based, or behavioral health settings.
Experience utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches.
Experience serving diverse and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group therapy services.
Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Support individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, grief, family conflict, and other behavioral health concerns.
Use evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support positive treatment outcomes.
Participate in clinical consultation and supervision as appropriate.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Manage an agreed-upon caseload and service expectations.