Pays $60K - $65K — $8k below the Counselor market median of ~$73k (308 jobs) · Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) for work-life (7.5/10, vs 7,538 in this specialty)
Community Mental Health Therapist LGSW or LGPC
About the Role
Community Mental Health Therapist in DC. $60K-$65K, free supervision, 15 vacation days + 10 holidays, 403b match. LGSW/LGPC required.
Join Pathways To Housing DC as a Community Mental Health Therapist – LGSW/LGPC in Washington, DC.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to client needs.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions using evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
- Collaborate with case managers, healthcare providers, and community resources to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as necessary to ensure effective outcomes.
Requirements
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC) in the District of Columbia.
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related mental health field.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability preferred.
- Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, treatment modalities, and community resources.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60K - $65K
- 25 days PTO.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Pathways To Housing DC in Washington, DC.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community Mental Health Therapist LGSW or LGPC at Pathways To Housing DC a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
In District of Columbia, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$80k across 25 listings, vs ~$77k nationally (8,020 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
District of Columbia's cost-of-living index is 158.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $40k in an average-cost state — District of Columbia ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.5/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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