Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunities for advancement

Wellness resources

Job summary

Paving the Way MSI is seeking a Free Standing Therapist / Clinician (LPC, LGPC, LCSW, LICSW) to build your practice while making a meaningful impact. You will provide individual, family, and group therapy across diverse populations and programs in a flexible, fee-for-service model.

You will enjoy a collaborative environment with supervision, administrative support, and opportunities to grow professionally while serving communities in need.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or related behavioral health field.
• Active DC license (LPC, LGPC, LCSW, LICSW, or equivalent).
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to culturally responsive and trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy services.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Support individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, grief, family conflict, and other concerns.
• Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support positive treatment outcomes.
• Participate in clinical consultation and supervision as appropriate.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Manage an agreed-upon caseload and service expectations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Independent work

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling/ Social Work/ Psychology

Active DC License (LPC/LGPC/LCSW/LICSW)

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Wellness resources

Free Standing Therapist / Clinician (LPC, LGPC, LCSW, LICSW)

Build Your Practice While Making a Meaningful Impact

At Paving the Way MSI, you will do more than provide therapy you will help children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate life's challenges while building a flexible and rewarding clinical practice.

As a Fee-for-Service Therapist, you will provide individual, family, and group therapy services while maintaining the flexibility to manage your schedule and caseload. You will have the opportunity to work with diverse populations across multiple behavioral health programs, including outpatient services, Victims of Crime, DC Mental Health Access in Pediatrics (DC MAP), and other community-based initiatives.

Many of the individuals we serve have experienced trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, behavioral challenges, chronic stress, and other barriers that impact their well-being. Through your work, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care that helps individuals and families move toward healing and stability.

Whether you are newly licensed or an experienced clinician, PTWMSI provides a collaborative environment where you can expand your clinical skills while making a meaningful difference in the communities we serve.

Why Clinicians Choose PTWMSI

• Flexible Schedule and Caseload Management
• Administrative and Billing Support
• Established Referral Sources
• Opportunities to Work with Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Families
• Access to Diverse Clinical Populations and Presenting Concerns
• Collaborative Team of Therapists, Supervisors, Psychiatrists, and Behavioral Health Professionals
• Trauma-Informed and Person-Centered Care Environment
• Professional Growth and Clinical Development Opportunities
• Mission-Driven Organization Serving Underserved Communities

What You'll Do

As a Fee-for-Service Therapist, you will provide high-quality behavioral health services while maintaining flexibility in your practice.

You will:

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy services
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Support individuals experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, grief, family conflict, and other behavioral health concerns
• Utilize evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to support positive treatment outcomes
• Participate in clinical consultation and supervision as appropriate
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Manage an agreed-upon caseload and service expectations

Practice Model

• Independent Contractor Position
• Flexible Scheduling
• In-Person, Telehealth, or Hybrid Opportunities Available
• Ability to Build and Maintain an Agreed-Upon Caseload
• Administrative and Billing Support Provided

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field
• Active DC License (LPC, LGPC, LCSW, LICSW, or equivalent)
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to culturally responsive and trauma-informed care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families
• Experience in outpatient, community-based, school-based, or behavioral health settings
• Experience utilizing evidence-based treatment approaches
• Experience serving diverse and underserved populations

Join a Team That Makes a Difference

At Paving the Way MSI, we believe access to quality behavioral healthcare strengthens individuals, families, and communities. As a Fee-for-Service Therapist, you will have the flexibility to grow your practice while working alongside professionals who are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care.

If you are passionate about helping others, value flexibility, and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.

Flexible work from home options available.