School-Based Therapist

Latin American Youth Center , Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer-paid life insurance

Long-term disability and supplemental.

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Telework 1–2 days/week

Job summary

Latin American Youth Center, Inc. seeks a School-Based Therapist to provide full-time mental health services in Washington, DC. The role focuses on individual and family therapy, prevention efforts, and collaboration with school staff to improve student well‑being.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field and a DC graduate license (LGSW/LGPC), with at least two years of youth mental health experience. The program offers competitive benefits and telework options after 60 days.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• Graduate-level license in the District of Columbia (LGSW or LGPC).
• At least two years of experience working with youth experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy to a caseload of 15–20 students, including individual and family services and diagnostic assessments.
• Collaborates with school staff to remove barriers to learning and support student needs.
• Educates students and families to reduce stigma around mental health treatment.
• Supports school-wide prevention services and resilience-building initiatives.
• Delivers early interventions and maintains continuity of care during breaks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Flexible schedule

Vaccine requirement

Clearances

Education

Master’s in Social Work or related field

DC licensure (LGSW or LGPC)

2+ years with youth mental health/substance issues

Job description

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School-Based Therapist

Full Time Washington, DC, US

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $72,000.00 Annually

LAYC is hiring School-Based Mental Health Therapists to provide prevention, early intervention and individual/family therapy services to students and the school community. The School-Based Mental Health Therapist will be assigned full-time to a school and will work closely with staff at the school to support students and their families. Clinical supervision, LAYC meetings, and trainings may take place at LAYC or other locations.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
• Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
• 3 weeks paid vacation leave per year; PTO is accrued, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays per year, 12 days paid sick leave per year and 4 wellness days. Sick and wellness days are prorated during your first year based on your start date, then available in full in subsequent years.
• Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
• One to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides therapy to a caseload of 15‑20 students, including individual and family services, diagnostic assessment, and some clinical case management services.
• Collaborates with the professional educational team (teachers, principals, school counselors, social workers, etc.) at the school, working cooperatively and creatively to meet student needs and remove mental health and behavioral barriers to learning.
• Provides education to students and families to reduce stigma related to mental health treatment.
• Collaborate with the school wellness team to support prevention services for the whole school community to create a positive school climate including those focusing on resilience, wellness and effective coping with stress. Prevention services may include services delivered to school staff, parents, and students.
• Delivers early interventions to students who have been identified as having risk factors by facilitating student groups or providing consultation to caregivers and staff.
• Provides continuity of care to students during school vacations and summer break by providing ongoing services to students and families at home, community or at LAYC.
• Support students in crisis with risk assessments, safety planning, and support.
• Documents all services in electronic database within 48 hours.
• Meets weekly with Clinical Supervisor for individual supervision and participates in Group Clinical Supervision.
• Updates clearances and completes training as required by DBH regulations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field.
• At minimum Graduate-level license in the District of Columbia (LGSW or LGPC).
• At least two years of experience working with youth experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse challenges.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
• Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
• LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID‑19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.
• Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.

LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or status within any other protected group.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and resume.