Impactful Child & Adolescent Therapist (LICSW)

Kahak DC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kahak Health Care Services (KHCS) in Washington, DC, is seeking a dedicated Licensed Therapist to join our pediatric-focused program. You will conduct intakes, diagnose youth, and develop individualized treatment plans in outpatient and school-connected settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, case management, and ongoing documentation in MHRS systems. Licensure in DC (LGPC/LGSW/LPC/LICSW/LMFT) and 1–3+ years of youth-focused experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Licensed in Washington DC as LGPC, LGSW, LPC, LICSW or LMFT.
• DC Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) - active and unrestricted.
• 1–3+ years of outpatient or community mental health experience with children and adolescents.
• Experience with MHRS standards (e.g., CREDIBLE or equivalent).
• Ability to travel across DC for community-based intakes or meetings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive mental health intakes and diagnostic assessments for children/adolescents (ages 5–17), including DSM diagnosis and risk evaluation.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, delivering evidence-based individual, family, and group therapy in clinic or school-connected settings.
• Provide ongoing case management, coordinating with youth/family/caregivers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary clinicians.
• As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will also collaborate with Clinical Managers to ensure comprehensive care and maintain accurate documentation.
• Serve as clinical supervisor/mentor (if licensed), training or partnering with less experienced staff, ensuring compliance with MHRS guidelines.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the designated MHRS system (e.g., CREDIBLE), including intakes, progress notes, treatment goals, and discharge summaries.
• Link families to community resources (e.g., housing, schools, legal aid, child welfare), and participate in team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
• Support quality assurance efforts, including following clinic policies, aiding in policy/procedure development, and ensuring best practice standards.

Skills

DSM diagnosis

Clinical documentation

Outpatient care

Supervision experience

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in counseling / social work / psychology

DC licensure: LGPC/LGSW/LPC/LICSW/LMFT

LICSW active & unrestricted

Tools

MHRS system (CREDIBLE)

Job description

Kahak Health Care Services (KHCS) in Washington, DC, is seeking a dedicated Licensed Therapist to join our pediatric-focused program. You will conduct intakes, diagnose youth, and develop individualized treatment plans in outpatient and school-connected settings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, case management, and ongoing documentation in MHRS systems. Licensure in DC (LGPC/LGSW/LPC/LICSW/LMFT) and 1–3+ years of youth-focused experience are required.