Mental Health Therapist: Growth & Impact

Columbia Mental Health, Columbia Mental Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Low-cost virtual care

Dependent coverage

Domestic partner coverage

401K

Job summary

Columbia Mental Health is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to empower clients through evidence-based outpatient therapy and collaborative care with a clinical and administrative team.

The role supports therapists in growth towards licensure, with a focus on culturally sensitive assessments, individualized treatment planning, and coordinated care with psychiatrists and other providers. Competitive benefits accompany a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related field.
• If required, provisional license per state regulation.
• Educational background that leads to or has resulted in professional licensing.
• Passionate about mental health and committed to providing high-quality care.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development in mental health including free supervision and continuing education.
• Eager to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance client care.
• Strong commitment to ethical practice and maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients and families.
• Ability to manage time effectively and complete documentation and administrative tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct culturally sensitive, strength-based assessments for new clients and families, creating a welcoming environment for diverse backgrounds.
• Provide tailored outpatient individual and family therapy based on the unique needs of each client.
• Develop comprehensive crisis, safety, relapse prevention, and wellness plans.
• Actively participate in case consultations, agency meetings, and discharge planning.
• Ensure timely completion of billing, documentation, treatment plans, and insurance authorization forms.
• Engage in collaborative care with psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, administrative staff, and fellow therapists.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Rapport building

Team collaboration

Ethical practice

Time management

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Counseling, or related field

Provisional license per state regulation

Job description

Columbia Mental Health is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to empower clients through evidence-based outpatient therapy and collaborative care with a clinical and administrative team.

The role supports therapists in growth towards licensure, with a focus on culturally sensitive assessments, individualized treatment planning, and coordinated care with psychiatrists and other providers. Competitive benefits accompany a commitment to professional development.