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Washington, District of Columbia · Hybrid

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (DC Required)

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · hybrid
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 4mo 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 7,933 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 81/100, 57 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 26% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Location & Logistics

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

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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score

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  • Remote