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PsychoGeriatric Services
Washington, District of Columbia

Full-Time Therapist

CounselorIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job Title: Therapist (Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker)

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Company: PsychoGeriatric Services (PGS)
  • Location(s): Washington, DC
  • Schedule: Flexible | Monday–Friday day-shift | No nights, weekends, or on-call schedules

Who We Are

PsychoGeriatric Services (PGS) is on a mission to expand access to quality mental healthcare by partnering with long-term care facilities to serve and support one of the most vulnerable populations—our seniors. We are a team of grounded, forward-thinking clinicians and professionals who work collaboratively in a dynamic environment that values empathy, transparency, and a healthy work-life balance.

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What Makes Us Different

A down-to-earth approach, always.

Our integrated and responsive leadership team keeps the path clear so our providers can focus on what they do best—delivering excellent care.

A transparent culture committed to continuous improvement.

From clinical meetings to one-on-one check-ins, we foster a safe, open environment where feedback flows freely and growth is ongoing.

True work-life balance.

No nights, weekends, or on-call. You control your start and end times within core business hours. Your life outside of work matters just as much as the lives you impact at work.

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Who You Are

You’re a licensed Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker with a passion for serving older adults and those with complex mental health needs. You thrive in an independent, flexible environment and are motivated by purpose, empathy, and progress.

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Your Role

As a Therapist at PGS, you will deliver compassionate psychiatric care to residents in skilled nursing and long-term care settings. You will work autonomously while staying connected to a robust clinical and administrative support team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual and family counseling to patients
  • Coordinate care and consult with facility teams (Administrator, Director of Nursing, Social Services)
  • Adhere to state and federal clinical guidelines and PGS protocols
  • Educate staff and support holistic, patient-centered care
  • Maintain clear, timely documentation

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Our Guarantee

Working with us will nourish your development—clinically, professionally, and personally.

Whether through professional development, meaningful patient care, or the day-to-day interactions with our mission-driven team—PGS is a place where you’ll grow.

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Ready to Join a Purpose-Driven Team?

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact and grow in a company that values you as a person and a professional—we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

  • Requirements:
  • State licensure as a Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker (MD, DC, VA, or PA required)
  • Monday–Friday availability during normal business hours
  • Ability to stand for 20 minutes and lift up to 15 pounds
  • Values-driven and eager to grow with a team committed to doing the right thing, always

Benefits

  • Up to 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
  • Immediate 401(k) eligibility with generous company match
  • Dependent Care FSA & Health Savings Accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 100% company-paid malpractice & short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual counselingCare coordinationClinical documentationGeriatric mental healthClinical consultationCrisis interventionTreatment planningMental health assessmentInterdisciplinary collaboration

Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Full-Time Therapist at PsychoGeriatric Services a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Counseling — ranked against 13,751 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs · 37 employers

401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
29%
Loan repayment
18%
CME allowance
18%
PSLF eligible
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Psychology (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 91 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call
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About PsychoGeriatric Services

Mental Health Care
Silver Spring, Maryland
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Immediate 401(k) eligibility with generous company match
Dependent Care FSA & Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
100% company-paid malpractice & short-term disability insurance