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SOL Mental Health
Washington, District of Columbia · Hybrid

Clinical Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$90k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Join our team at SOL Mental Health! We’re redefining what’s possible in mental health care—starting with you. At SOL, you’re part of a collaborative, clinician-centered team with the structure, support, and tools to do your best work.

Compensation & Benefits $70,000 - $90,000+ inclusive of a guarantee plus clinical hour-based incentives Medical, dental, vision, FSA and HSA 401(k) with match Annual CEU budget of $1,500 annually Admin, billing and marketing support PTO + 10 paid holidays Professional liability insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short & long-term disability Life insurance Office space in our Downtown location What You Bring Active, independent license in D.C. (LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or LMHC) Experience in direct clinical care Strong clinical judgment and communication skills An interest in engaging in a collaborative team environment What You’ll Do Provide high-quality, evidence-based care Work with adults, young adults, and/or children Support patients in crisis with appropriate interventions Complete timely, accurate documentation Why SOL You’re never working alone —strong clinical community with monthly learning opportunities, group supervision Built-in referrals + full admin support (billing, scheduling, marketing) Integrated care model with collaboration across disciplines Career growth paths and advancement opportunities Annual CEU support + ongoing learning (Grand Rounds, office hours) Our Culture We show up for each other and our patients: We Lead with Heart We Look for the Good We Strengthen Each Other We Strive for Excellence We Break New Ground Commitment to Inclusion We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Apply today and help shape the future of mental health care. #LI-Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, evidence-based clinical care to adults, young adults, and children. Support patients in crisis through appropriate interventions while maintaining timely and accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, independent license in D.C. such as LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or LMHC. Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and experience in direct clinical care are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical therapyCrisis interventionCollaborative teamwork

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
29% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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  • Hybrid
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About SOL Mental Health

Mental Health Care
Denver, Colorado
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
FSA and HSA
401(k) with match
Annual CEU budget of $1,500
Admin, billing, and marketing support
PTO + 10 paid holidays
Professional liability insurance
Employee Assistance Program