Top 28 Peer counselor Jobs in Washington Dc

Forensic Peer Counselor
Department of Behavioral Healt —Washington, DC
- $62,158 - $80,032 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
Peer Youth Counselor
Sasha Bruce Youthwork Inc —Washington, DC
- $18 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- High school diploma or GED
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Peer Counselor
People Encouraging People —Hyattsville, MD
- $19.20 - $21.15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Driver's License
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Grow Therapy —Silver Spring, MD
- $70 - $95 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Continuing education credits
- Professional development assistance
2d
Mental Health Clinician-Dept. of Corrections-Parttime Weekends
Unity Health Care. —Washington, DC
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Loan repayment program
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Addiction Counselor (1525 Site)
PRESTIGE HEALTHCARE RESOURCES INC —Washington, DC
- $60,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Peer Recovery Support Specialist
United Hearts —Waldorf, MD
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Addiction Medicine
- Computer literacy
- Relocation assistance
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Certified Addictions Counselor
Pathways To Housing Dc Dsc —Washington, DC
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- On call
- Spanish
- Addiction Medicine
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
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SUD Group Facilitator (Contract)
MBI Health Services, LLC —Washington, DC
- Weekends as needed
- Addiction Medicine
- Computer literacy
- LPC
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Certified Addiction Counselor (DOC)
Unity Health Care. —Washington, DC
- $58,883 - $62,563 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Addiction Medicine
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OBHC Health Clinician I or II (Fully Licensed LICSW, LPC, or LMFT)
Community Connections, Inc —Washington, DC
- $60,800 - $91,200 a year
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
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Early Childhood Clinician LPC/LICSW (Healthy Steps Specialist)
Children's National Hospital —Washington, DC
- $65,124.80 - $108,555.20 a year
- Full-time
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- LPC
- Mid-level
Clinical Therapist, Behavioral Health Unit
VHC Health —Arlington, VA
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Addiction Medicine
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Behavioral Health Therapist IV NICU
Inova Health System —Fairfax, VA
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Addiction Medicine
- 5 years
Part-Time Clinical Supervisor (SUD) CAC-ADS
In The Gap Academy —Hyattsville, MD
- $35 - $42 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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6d
Director Social Services
VHC Health —Arlington, VA
- $96,491.20 - $181,438.40 a year
- Full-time
- LMFT
- Addiction Medicine
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Now Hiring: Licensed Social Workers, Psychologists, Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists
Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation —Washington, DC
- $46 - $87 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- LMFT
- LPC
- Mid-level
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Behavioral Health Supervisor - Jail & Court Based Services
Fairfax County Government —Fairfax, VA
- $83,009.89 - $138,349.74 a year
- Overtime
- LMFT
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Nursing
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
12d
Program Director (SUD)
T and N Services and Solutions —Washington, DC
- From $90,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- RN License
- LPC
- HIPAA
Quick Apply
3d
Clinical Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Development
George Washington University —Alexandria, VA
- $76,000 - $82,500 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Doctoral degree
- 5 years

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Forensic Peer Counselor

Department of Behavioral Healt
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$62,158 - $80,032 a year

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders

Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

This is a Grant funded Position. The incumbent of this position serves as a Forensic Peer Counselor in the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) office of Forensic Services Division (FSD) and funded through the State Opioid Response (SOR) grant. Assists in the direction and administration of complex and diverse behavioral health services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, the management of behavioral health programs associated with justice-involved individuals, and in policy setting authority functions for DBH. The primary responsibilities of this position are to provide a wide array of community-based behavioral health services and outreach support to those individuals who are involved in the criminal justice system with opioid use disorder (OUD), stimulant use disorder (STUD), and other substance use disorders. The Forensic Peer Counselor utilizes shared experiences and practical knowledge to engage referred individuals with vulnerabilities such as mental illness and substance use, particularly those with or at-risk of opioid use disorder and/or stimulant use disorder to maximize the likelihood of successful outcomes. The incumbent serves as a liaison between DBH and the D.C. Superior Court. Utilizes the District’s existing peer recovery initiatives, such as the Peer Activities and Peer Operated Centers and Recovery Housing to support individuals served. Assists with behavior modeling as well as ongoing support to promote successful completion.

This position IS in the collective bargaining unit represented by SED, and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through an automatic payroll deduction.

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

First Screening Date: June 11, 2026, and Every Two Weeks Thereafter

Duration of Appointment: Term Appointment Not-to-Exceed 13 Months

Tour of Duty: Rotating Shifts (May work weekends and holidays)

Work Site: 35K Street NE, Washington, DC

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

This position requires one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certified Peer Specialist Training Certificate is required

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or Equivalency (GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experiences in mental health, Substance use and community outreach. Participation in behavioral health programs associated with justice-involved individuals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in D.C. Superior Court, consumer residences, community-based facilities or specialized service centers throughout the District of Columbia metropolitan area. Some degree of hazard may be present in working with emotionally disturbed consumers and their families and caretakers

Position Designation: This position is deemed as “Safety Sensitive” pursuant to Section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations, in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying safety sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

Criminal background check;
Traffic record check (as applicable);
Pre-employment drug and alcohol test;
Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test;
Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test;
Random drug and alcohol test; and
Return-to-duty or follow-up drug and alcohol test.

THIS POSITION ALSO REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE

A person applying for a position in the Career Service, Educational Service, Management Supervisory Service, a line attorney position in the Legal Service (series 905), or an attorney position in the Excepted Service (series 905) who is a bona fide District resident AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present proof of bona fide District residency and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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peer counselor jobs in washington dc

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Addiction Counselor (1525 Site)

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