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Clinical Therapist - Washington, DC

Counselor / TherapistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$75k

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Job Description

Since 2009, The Dorm has been a mission-driven, client-centered mental health organization that has been bringing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to young adults, ages 18-30. We are looking for a passionate licensed clinical therapist to join our multidisciplinary Washington DC team and contribute to our goal of making a difference.

Our therapists offer one-on-one individual therapy, coaching, and group therapy to help clients explore recurring issues and life patterns that interfere with their ability to lead lives of independence, meaning, and purpose. Therapists at The Dorm are "generalists" comfortable working with young adults who have varied mental health issues at different levels of acuity.

With us, you’ll be part of the next frontier in mental health care with an integrative treatment model and outcomes research approved by a third-party validated Institutional Review Board (IRB).

We blend individualized therapy and skills coaching, hands-on family work, group-based clinical support and a bustling community and social Clubhouse experience unseen elsewhere in our industry.

With competitive salaries between $65,000 and $75,000 (based on background/experience) and a proud commitment to diversity in the workplace that affirms all races, genders and backgrounds, our strength is our community and we hope that includes you!

Check out a Day in the Life of a Clinician at The Dorm!

What You Will Do

  • Provides individual, group and family therapy for The Dorm clients and family members, as applicable.
  • Provides life-skills coaching off-site in the community and in clients’ apartments as clinically indicated.
  • Conducts Bio-Psycho-Social Assessments and comprehensive intakes of all prospective clients.

Maintains accurate and up to date charts that are in compliance with the expectations and standards outlined in The Dorm’s Policy and Procedure manual.

Participates in weekly supervision, group supervision, and co-facilitator supervision as indicated by direct supervisor.

  • Responsible for at least 25 hours of clinical work per week.
  • Participates in On-Call weekly coverage system on a rotating basis up to four times per year.
  • Work up to 2 evenings per week.

What You Need to Qualify

  • Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related program in psychology required.
  • State Licensure in social work or counseling required.

The ideal candidate has at least 1-3 years of related experience in clinical setting with adolescents or young adults.

What We Offer

Full benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and a 401K with up to 3% company match, fully vested after 3 years

Flexible PTO - for a team that’s rested, recharged and feeling their best

Free in-house clinical trainings, DEIB trainings and yearly spending allowance for continuing education credits (CEUs)

Long term treatment model: Form deep therapeutic alliances and be a bigger part of your clients’ journeys (average client length of stay is 12 months)

Flexible, creative, team-based work environment in the heart of Washington DC and in an inspiring, centrally-located therapeutic setting

Limitless opportunities to expand your therapeutic impact: work with our research team; support our groundbreaking student scholarship program; be featured in the media on topics that matter; or pilot a new treatment group — At The Dorm, it's all possible!

  • We are family-owned and operated and proud to be a trusted, CARF-accredited organization
  • Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, partnership status, creed, sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, uniformed service or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides individual, group, and family therapy, along with life-skills coaching for young adults. They are also responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in compliance with organizational standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related psychology field and possess active state licensure. A minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience working with adolescents or young adults is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionMental health counselingCase managementTreatment planningEvidence-based practiceMultidisciplinary collaboration

Counselor Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #9 of 13 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% are remote, 20% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$75kMental Health Therapy median $95k (middle half $85k–$118k)214 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerDistrict of Columbia index 109.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in District of Columbia31 active7,967 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% remote · 20% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment13,741 active listings, Oct 2026
Confidential Employer#9 of 13 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,943 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Confidential Employer

Mental Health Care
New York
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
401K with up to 3% company match
Flexible PTO
Free in-house clinical trainings
Yearly spending allowance for CEUs

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$638k≈ 9.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,484/mo≈ 46% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.