Licensed Therapist

Preventive Measures•Washington, DC

1d•$50 - $72•Onsite

About The Position

Preventive Measures is seeking a compassionate, skilled, independently licensed therapist to provide individualized psychotherapy to consumers experiencing mental health conditions and serious mental illness. The therapist assesses, diagnoses, and treats behavioral health conditions through evidence-based modalities aligned with each consumer’s individualized treatment plan. The role works collaboratively with an interdisciplinary clinical team to promote emotional well-being, improve daily functioning, support recovery, and facilitate continuity of care. This is a strictly in-person, fee-for-service position. All scheduled clinical services must be provided at the designated Preventive Measures office; remote and hybrid services are not permitted. Compensation is based on eligible, completed services under the fee-for-service agreement. The therapist maintains an assigned caseload, completes clinical records within organizational and regulatory timelines, maintains licensure, and participates in required quality-improvement activities. The position requires a master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline, and an active, unrestricted independent clinical license in Washington, DC. A minimum of two years of clinical experience providing individual psychotherapy is preferred. Experience with serious mental illness, complex behavioral health conditions, and trauma-related disorders is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related behavioral health discipline.
Active, unrestricted independent clinical license in Washington, DC, such as LICSW, LPC, Licensed Psychologist, or another qualifying independent clinical credential.
Ability to practice independently, provide psychotherapy, and diagnose mental health conditions within the scope of the applicable professional license.
Proficiency in clinical assessment, DSM-based diagnosis, treatment planning, and evidence-based psychotherapy.
Knowledge of evidence-based psychotherapy and recovery-oriented practices.
Independent clinical judgment in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
Ability to build trust and therapeutic rapport with consumers.
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and person-centered service delivery.
Ability to manage a caseload while maintaining quality, compliance, and professional boundaries.
Effective interdisciplinary collaboration and strong ethical judgment.
Ability to provide all scheduled clinical services in person at the designated Preventive Measures office; remote and hybrid work are not permitted.
Ability to complete clinical documentation within established organizational and regulatory timelines and maintain an assigned caseload.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of clinical experience providing individual psychotherapy is preferred.
Experience treating individuals with serious mental illness, complex behavioral health conditions, and trauma-related disorders is strongly preferred.
Experience with community behavioral health, Medicaid-funded, or DBH-regulated programs is preferred.
Familiarity with EHR systems and clinical documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide individual psychotherapy to consumers diagnosed with mental health conditions and serious mental illness.
Build and maintain therapeutic rapport using empathy, active listening, professionalism, and a person-centered approach.
Use evidence-based modalities, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed approaches, and other clinically appropriate interventions.
Tailor and adjust interventions to consumers’ diagnoses, clinical presentations, treatment goals, needs, and treatment response.
Support consumers in developing coping mechanisms, emotional regulation skills, stronger interpersonal relationships, and increased independence.
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of behavioral health needs, symptoms, functional limitations, and appropriate levels of care.
Formulate mental health diagnoses using current DSM criteria and assessment findings; identify co-occurring mental health, substance use, and psychosocial concerns.
Assess consumer progress, symptom severity, safety, and clinical functioning on an ongoing basis; recognize crises and safety concerns and follow appropriate intervention and escalation procedures.
Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans in collaboration with consumers and the treatment team.
Set measurable, recovery-oriented objectives and monitor progress toward treatment goals.
Collaborate with clinical managers, care coordinators, psychiatric providers, and other interdisciplinary team members; participate in consultations, case reviews, and treatment team meetings as needed.
Identify consumers who may need additional behavioral health, psychiatric, medical, substance use, or community-based services and make timely, appropriate referrals.
Coordinate with internal and external providers and follow up to support continuity of care and connection to recommended resources.
Refer consumers to higher levels of care when clinically indicated, including crisis stabilization, intensive outpatient treatment, or inpatient psychiatric services.
Complete accurate, timely, clinically appropriate documentation, including treatment plans, diagnostic assessments, progress notes, and required records in the EHR.
Ensure records support medical necessity, interventions, consumer progress, and applicable billing requirements.
Comply with DC Department of Behavioral Health, applicable Medicaid, organizational, licensing, HIPAA, confidentiality, and professional ethical requirements.
Participate in quality assurance activities, clinical audits, documentation reviews, and required quality-improvement activities.
Manage an assigned caseload while supporting consistent consumer engagement and treatment continuity.
Communicate with clinical leadership and the treatment team about consumer progress, barriers, referrals, and emerging needs.