Therapist

Creative Pathways Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Pathways, Inc. in DC is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to serve clients at our DC clinic. This is a community-based and office-based position, integrating direct therapy with collaborative care.

The role requires a Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology and an active license (LGSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC) in Maryland, plus at least one year of experience. Responsibilities include individual, family, and group therapy and complete documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work, counseling or psychology is required.
• Current license to practice (LGSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC) in Maryland is required.
• At least one year of experience in the mental health field is required.
• Experience providing therapy to children and families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents and adults.
• Complete required documentation and reports (session notes, treatment plans, discharge summaries).
• Conduct intake assessments as needed.
• Collaborate with social services team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment.
• Develop and implement treatment plans.
• Evaluate clients’ mental condition based on information available.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

Therapy

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling or psychology

License: LGSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to serve the clients of our DC clinic. This is aCOMMUNITY-BASED and OFFICE-BASEDposition.

SPECIFIC ROLES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST INCLUDE:

• Psychotherapy to individuals & Families
• Providing direct therapeutic counseling services to clients
• Collaborating with our social services team to deliver the best possible comprehensive care
• Establishing and maintaining empowering, trusting relationships with youth, adults and their families through individual, family, and group psychotherapy

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Therapistwill be responsible for providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to children, adolescents and adults. Completing required documentation and reports including session notes, treatment plans, client outcome questionnaires, and discharge summaries. Conducting intake assessments as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters degree in social work, counseling or psychology from an accredited college or university and current license to practice (LGSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, LCPC) in Maryland and at least one year experience in the mental health field. Experience providing therapeutic services to children and families preferred. At least one-year post-graduate experience preferred.

Compensation

$60,000-$80,000 per year

$50-65 per session, depending relevant on experience.

As a Mental Health Therapist, you will apply your experience to address and care for the needs of our clients.

SPECIFIC DUTIES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST INCLUDE:

• Evaluating clients’ physical or mental condition, based on review of client information
• Maintaining confidentiality of records relating to clients’ treatment
• Assessing patients for risk of suicide attempts
• Encouraging clients to express their feelings and discuss what is happening in their lives, helping them to develop insight into themselves or their relationships
• Collecting information about clients through interviews, observation, or tests
• Counseling clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes
• Guiding clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems
• Developing and implementing treatment plans

Creative Pathways, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.