Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Washington DC - Affiliate
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Washington DC - Affiliate
- Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
- Department: Clinical
- Employment Type: Freelance
- Location: Washington DC
- Description
- Job Title: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Location: Washington DC
- Contract Type: Affiliate Contractor
- Work Type: On-Site
Work Hours
Flexible to fit your schedule, day shift coverage
Role Overview
Are you a Licensed Mental Health Counselor looking to make a real difference in a fast-paced, growing Trust & Safety industry? Zevo Health is a global leader committed to supporting the mental well-being of content moderators and Trust & Safety professionals. As we expand, we’re seeking passionate and qualified affiliates to join our team.
In this role, you'll provide group well-being interventions on our client's site. You’ll use evidence-based practices such as CBT, ACT, and SFBT to support clients in managing the unique psychological challenges they face in their work environments. You'll be an integral part of helping professionals in the online content industry build resilience and cope with stress.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate in-person and group well-being interventions aimed at enhancing resilience and fostering healthy working relationships.
- Implement short-term, solution-focused group interventions like CBT, ACT, and SFBT.
- Deliver experiential, interactive group interventions focused on active engagement and real-time skills application
- Complete all associated administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner
- Assess and manage clinical risks, ensuring the well-being of clients.
- Facilitate creative sessions utilizing mediums such as art, movement, music, food and culture.
- Maintain timely, clear and accurate case notes and track session data.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with the clinical team.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Team Lead and adhere to professional and ethical guidelines.
- Stay informed about the latest developments in Trust & Safety to ensure best practices.
Complete all required administrative tasks, documentation, and reporting accurately and within required timeframes.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, psychotherapy, social work or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
- Licensed by DCBOP — District of Columbia Board of Psychology DCBPC — District of Columbia Board of Professional Counseling DCBSW — District of Columbia Board of Social Work DC Health — District of Columbia Department of Health
- Additional training in short-term, solution-focused therapy is a plus.
Certification in suicide risk assessment (e. g., SafeTALK, ASIST) preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Fluent in Spanish would be an advantage but not mandatory.
- Strong data management and administrative skills.
- Ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
- Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of clinical experience. Must hold a valid license from the District of Columbia boards for psychology, counseling, or social work.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 32% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | District of Columbia index 109.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in District of Columbia | 49 active | 13,528 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 32% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 12% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 323 in the last 30 days | 218 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Washington DC - Affiliate at Zevo Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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