Licensed Emotional Wellness Therapist

TEAMS Constructions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Job summary

A nonprofit healthcare organization in Washington, DC is seeking an Emotional Wellness Therapist specializing in addictions. This full-time role involves providing counseling and psychotherapy to clients with substance use disorders, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care. Candidates must be licensed (LICSW or LPC) and possess crisis intervention skills. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Experience treating persons with addictive disorders.
• Valid BLS Certification required.
• Ability to intervene appropriately in crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional addiction counseling and psychotherapy to clients.
• Completes required screening tools to assess clinical diagnoses.
• Documents all materials in the electronic health record.

Skills

Addiction counseling

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Community resource knowledge

Education

LICSW or LPC

Job description

Emotional Wellness Therapist, Addictions

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Overview

Are you excited about a new and exciting opportunity? Do you have a passion for working with families and individuals in need of healthcare, housing, and community support services? Are you interested in working for a mission-driven and innovative organization? This position is for you if you are ready to make a positive difference in the community. Community of Hope envisions Washington, DC, where everyone is healthy, housed, and hopeful.

Note: This description reflects the role as described; some content in the original listing contained multiple duplications and references to related roles. This refinement preserves the core responsibilities, qualifications, and context relevant to the Emotional Wellness Therapist, Addictions position.

Position Summary

The Emotional Wellness Therapist, Addictions reports directly to the Lead Emotional Wellness, Addictions. This full-time role is based at the Conway Health and Resource Center in SW DC and includes supervision of Master level Interns and licensed graduate clinicians as appropriate.

Salary: The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $85,000. The final offer amount is determined by education, qualifications, and experience. (Indeed estimates are external and not affiliated with COH's range.)

Highlighted Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and guidance surrounding substance use disorders and/or co-occurring disorders, staying up to date with best practices, current drug trends, and community resources.
• Provides professional addiction counseling and psychotherapy to clients, including diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, and counseling for Substance Use Disorders and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Interviews, evaluates, and assigns diagnoses for clients with complex problems related to alcohol, other drug use, and co-occurring disorders.
• Completes required screening tools to assess clinical diagnoses and monitor symptoms; develops treatment plans for short- and long-term therapy clients.
• Monitors client progress, reevaluates and adapts treatment plans at appropriate intervals (updates at least every 3 months or as needed).
• Provides crisis intervention per licensing and COH guidelines, including handling suicidal/homicidal ideations.
• Coordinates addiction recovery services, treatment planning, progress reporting, and referrals in accordance with program guidelines.
• Follows COH clinical protocols and contacts appropriate authorities when needed (e.g., Child and Family Services Administration, Adult Protective Services, Mobile Crisis, and/or 911).
• Assists in identifying and addressing related problems affecting recovery (housing, vocational rehabilitation, social integration) and coordinates with other staff and community providers.
• Documents all materials in the electronic health record within established timeframes and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• LICSW or LPC required, with experience treating persons with addictive disorders. Licensure reimbursement available for out-of-state licenses with proper documentation.
• Valid BLS Certification required.
• Experience in a community health center setting preferred.
• Ability to travel between sites; may require evening or weekend hours depending on client needs and events.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and technology.
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to acquire knowledge as needed.
• Thorough knowledge of substance abuse treatment principles, counseling techniques, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Experience facilitating SUD group therapy, co-occurring group therapy, and psycho-education groups on recovery.
• Ability to complete assessments and diagnostic forms for medical records.
• Ability to intervene appropriately in crisis situations and work with diverse populations.
• Clinical skills in group and family counseling and psychotherapy; sensitivity to diverse cultural, ethnic, and sexual orientation identities.
• Vaccination proof required; reasonable accommodations considered for religious or medical reasons where permitted by law.
• Hybrid work arrangement: roughly 50/50 remote and on-site; designation may change and in-person time may be required after hire.

Well-being Benefits

We prioritize well-being and work-life balance. Benefits include:

• Remote work opportunities where feasible
• 8-hour workdays with paid lunch
• Paid holidays, personal floating holiday, paid vacation (increasing with tenure), and paid sick leave
• Performance-based raises up to 5%
• NHSC and DC Health Professional Loan Repayment Program participation
• Tuition reimbursement, licensing reimbursement, and continuing education funds
• Internal promotions and transfers; ongoing leadership training and well-being initiatives
• Medical/Dental/Vision plans, life insurance, disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan and Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more

About Us

Community of Hope is a mission-driven nonprofit providing healthcare, housing, and community support services in Washington, DC. We are a Federally Qualified Health Center offering medical, dental, emotional wellness, and care coordination services across three DC locations. We emphasize maternal and child health and homelessness prevention, with extensive community outreach programs. In 2024, we provided tens of thousands of visits across services and were named a Washington Post Top Workplace in 2025. We are an equal opportunity employer. For accommodations or questions, contact [e-mail] or 202-407-7747.

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