Behavioral Health Therapist for Women (Substance Use)

N Street Village, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

N Street Village is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist to support women facing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes harm-reduction, recovery-oriented care, and developing programming for substance use services within a multidisciplinary team.

The position includes intake, assessment, individual and group therapy, and participation in supervision and professional development to advance behavioral health initiatives for women

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work required/preferred.
• CAC certification preferred; licensure in DC highly desirable.
• Experience with mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy for women with mental health and substance use challenges.
• Develop treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs.
• Contribute to program development for substance use services and harm-reduction approaches.
• Maintain confidential clinical documentation and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in supervision.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Trauma-informed care

Client-centered approach

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work

CAC certification

DC licensure (LPC/LGPC/LICSW/LGSW)

Tools

DSM-5-TR criteria usage

Job description

N Street Village is seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Therapist to support women facing mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders in Washington, DC. The role emphasizes harm-reduction, recovery-oriented care, and developing programming for substance use services within a multidisciplinary team.

The position includes intake, assessment, individual and group therapy, and participation in supervision and professional development to advance behavioral health initiatives for women