is SUMMARY: The Forensic Therapist is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, individual, and group therapy to court-involved individuals. They must have experience working with diverse populations. This is a fully remote position requiring reliable internet access.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 10-20 hours per week (negotiable)
- Remote work
- Maintain a forensic caseload
- Provide 8 weeks of individual therapy to court-involved clients via Teletherapy
- Submit monthly client progress notes
- Conduct forensic mental health evaluations
- Assess clients through interviews, tests, and collaboration with staff
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA
- Meet deadlines
- Identify community resources to support therapy
- Advocate for clients in crisis situations
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on assessments
- Utilize and manage the EMR system
- Report suspected abuse or neglect as required by law
- Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures
- Represent MAPS professionally at meetings and events
QUALIFICATIONS:
- **MUST be licensed in the District of Columbia Metropolitian Area.**
- LMFT, LICSW/LCSW-C, LCSW, or LCPC (in good standing)
- Maintain licensure throughout employment
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Flexible schedule, including some evenings
- Strong organizational and communication skills
EDUCATION: Master’s degree in counseling, Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field (licensed Psychologist with forensic experience preferred).
EXPERIENCE:
- 1-5 years of experience with court-involved populations
- At least 1 year of experience providing diagnostic assessments and therapy to court-involved individuals
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to interpret regulations and write reports/procedures
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to solve practical problems with limited guidance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Must be able to sit, walk, and use hands frequently. Reasonable accommodation is available.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Remote work environment, moderate noise level
REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
- Federal background clearance
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Mid-Atlantic Psychological Services (MAPS) provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable laws.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Application Question(s):
- Have you fully read the Job Description and agree with the pay rate? Also, you MUST have 1-2 years experience working with justice-involved population.
- Do you possess experience in providing DSM-5-TR assessments to adult populations involved in the justice system?
- *MUST* be currently licensed in the District of Columbia? (In good standing)
License/Certification:
- Fully Independent License (Required)
- Independent License in the District of Columbia? (Required)
Work Location: Remote
