In-Person Licensed Therapist (DC) – Fee-for-Service

Preventive Measures; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Preventive Measures in Washington, DC is seeking a licensed therapist to provide high-quality, individualized psychotherapy to adults with mental health conditions. This strictly in-person role requires strong clinical judgment, cultural competence, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and daily functioning.

This fee-for-service position emphasizes DSM-based assessment, treatment planning, confidentiality, and adherence to licensing and DBH guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Active, unrestricted independent clinical license in DC.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience providing individual psychotherapy.
• Experience with DSM-based diagnosis and evidence-based therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual psychotherapy to consumers with mental health conditions and SMI.
• Establish therapeutic rapport using a person-centered approach.
• Implement CBT, DBT, MI, trauma-informed modalities.
• Develop and review individualized treatment plans with the client.
• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with interdisciplinary team.
• Document services in the electronic health record (EHR).

Skills

Empathy

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Cultural responsiveness

Trauma-informed care

Education

Master's degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology

Active, unrestricted independent clinical license in DC

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Preventive Measures in Washington, DC is seeking a licensed therapist to provide high-quality, individualized psychotherapy to adults with mental health conditions. This strictly in-person role requires strong clinical judgment, cultural competence, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to promote recovery and daily functioning.

This fee-for-service position emphasizes DSM-based assessment, treatment planning, confidentiality, and adherence to licensing and DBH guidelines.