Therapist and Resource Navigator

A Wider Circle•Washington, DC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Therapist and Resource Navigator to join our nonprofit team in Ward 8 DC. This hybrid role combines providing individual and group therapy with essential resource navigation support, ensuring clients make initial connections with needed community services. The ideal candidate will be experienced in supporting diverse populations and comfortably addressing a range of issues, including trauma, depression, other mental health challenges, and substance use.

Requirements

Masters degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field.
Licensed (or license-eligible) as an LPC, LPGC, LCSW, LGSW, or similar in Washington, DC.
Demonstrated experience in providing therapy using a trauma-informed lens with cultural sensitivity to individuals experiencing poverty and/or other systemic barriers.
Demonstrated knowledge of helping others navigate local support resources.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Residents of Washington, DC will be given hiring preference.
If/when licensed, may be required to provide clinical supervision to graduate interns.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead individual and group therapy sessions to clients of all ages, but primarily adults.
Develop and implement therapy plans based on client needs, ensuring culturally competent and trauma-informed care.
Maintain clinical notes in our electronic record system on an ongoing basis.
Collaborate with other mental health professionals and internal colleagues as needed to enhance service quality.
Participate actively in one hour of weekly individual supervision and one hour of weekly group supervision with the clinical director.
If/when licensed, provide direct or co-supervision to up to two master's level trainees, including individual and group supervision and/or case conferencing.
Provide psychoeducational workshops in the community to reduce stigma and increase utilization of mental health concepts, tools, and therapy.
Support AWC in growing clinical services and capacity, as directed.
Maintain licensure or track toward licensure, including abidance of professional ethics codes and continuing education.
Assist clients in identifying and accessing resources related to housing, employment, healthcare, and other essential services.
Facilitate initial client contacts with referral organizations, following up to confirm connections are made.
Educate clients on available community resources and how to navigate support systems effectively.
Maintain relationships with referral partner organizations, including meetings, hosting visits, visiting other organizations, and sharing information about these partnerships with other staff internally.
Design and update flyers and referral directories for common information sharing.
Track referrals and resource recommendations in client database.
Provide brief reports on service outcomes and referrals, contributing to ongoing program evaluation.