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Careerplug
Washington, District of Columbia · Hybrid

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (DC Required)

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

About the Role

Join OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES as a Licensed Mental Health Therapist and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in Washington, DC. We are looking for compassionate professionals who are dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual and group therapy sessions for clients with diverse mental health needs.
  • Develop personalized treatment plans and monitor client progress.
  • Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support client recovery.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of client interactions and treatment outcomes.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • Provide crisis intervention and support as needed.
  • Engage with community resources to enhance client support systems.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
  • Current licensure as a mental health therapist in Washington, DC.
  • Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
  • Commitment to cultural competence and diversity in practice.
  • Compassionate demeanor with a focus on client-centered care.

About Us

OUR COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES has been a trusted provider of mental health services in Washington, DC for over a decade. Our commitment to compassionate care and community engagement has earned us a reputation as a leader in mental health support, making our workplace a fulfilling and rewarding environment for our employees.

Flexible work from home options available.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyTreatment planningInterpersonal skillsMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist (DC Required) at Careerplug a 7.7 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 7,479 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Careerplug holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 50 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 28% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.7 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $86k (middle half $69k–$104k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Washington185 active7,478 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 44% remote · 28% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington counselor listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 14% offer loan repayment277 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,512 in the last 30 days1,354 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Careerplugsilver tier, 80/100Top Employers work-life index50 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Salary Distribution

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<$80k
14
$80k-100k
7
$100k-120k
10
$120k-140k
2
$141k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
49%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
23%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.7
Better work-life than 90% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,479 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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