20 Best counselor jobs in Washington, DC (Hiring Now!)

Addictions Counselor
Gaudenzia —Washington, DC
Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals. Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice — and a treatment provider of…
School Based Therapist
MBI Health Services LLC —Washington, DC
Works with Clinical Managers and other multi-disciplinary team members to develop and implement treatment plans/assessment for clients.
Estimated: $62,000 - $70,000 a year
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Mental Health Therapist – TST Trauma Systems Therapy
Maryland Family Resource —Landover, MD
Maryland LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, LCPC, or Psychologist license (Required). Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed (LGPC, LMSW, LCSW-C, LCPC, or Licensed…
Estimated: $50 - $60 an hour
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Mental Health Therapist
Maryland Family Resource —Hyattsville, MD
Maryland LMSW, LCSW, LGPC, LCPC or Psychologist license (Required). Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed (LGPC, LMSW, LCSW-C, LCPC, or Licensed Psychologist…
Estimated: $30 - $50 an hour
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Mental Health Therapist
NCCF —Bethesda, MD
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor or Masters Degree in related field. Experience and knowledge in the areas of social work, child victimization, trauma…
Estimated: $58.1K - $73.6K a year
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Primary Therapist - Adult Residential Healthcare
AMFM Healthcare —Vienna, VA
Acceptable Credentials (Desired) - Must have an independent license (i.e. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed…
Estimated: $90,000 - $100,000 a year
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Licensed Therapists Needed (MD)
Inspire Behavioral Health, LLC —Gaithersburg, MD
Our comprehensive outpatient care focuses on patients across the state whose conditions do not require a hospital stay or those who have completed their stay…
Estimated: $40 - $50 an hour
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School Counselor
Bridges Public Charter School —Washington, DC
Counselors who do not have a license in School Counseling or an LPC will also be required to receive clinical supervision weekly from a Licensed Independent…
Estimated: $62,000 - $90,000 a year
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2d
Hospice and Mental Health Clinical Social Workers and Therapists
JSSA —North Bethesda, MD
403(b) with matching contribution. Free weekly supervision toward clinical licensure. Hospice or Mental Health Licensed Clinical Supervisors: Provide individual…
Estimated: $60,000 - $90,000 a year
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Genetics Counselor, Cancer Center
George Washington Medical Faculty Associates —Washington, DC
Estimates cancer risks based on family history using standardized risk assessment tools. Collects medical and family histories from a variety of sources…
Estimated: $81.7K - $103K a year
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Attendance Counselor
District of Columbia Public Schools —Washington, DC
Conducts or coordinates home visits when parents/guardians are not responsive to other communication efforts (e.g., phone calls, letters).
Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor
The Next Step Public Charter School —Washington, DC
Valid and current DC Social Work license (LICSW) or DC Counseling license (LPC). Direct Services with Students:* The school social worker or licensed…
Estimated: From $72,000 a year
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5d
DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR
Arlington County, VA —Arlington, VA
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Gender Studies or related field; and. Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the…
Estimated: $78,229 - $119,538 a year
8d
Behavioral Health Therapist (Clinical Counselor) - Bilingual
Neighborhood Health (Virginia) —Alexandria, VA
Licensed to Practice in Virginia (LCSW/LPC), or license eligible upon hire. Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling Education, or other related field…
Estimated: $66.5K - $84.3K a year
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988 Crisis Counselor - On Site
Grassroots Crisis Intervention —Columbia, MD
Position involves answering multiple crisis line calls (including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Maryland Helpline, 211 Health Check, Howard County…
Estimated: $26.50 an hour
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Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Grow Therapy —Silver Spring, MD
*Flexibility: *Set your schedule with no visit minimums or after hour calls. *Free, hassle-free credentialing with major insurers:* Under the Grow umbrella you…
Estimated: $72 - $99 an hour
11d
Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
Positive Recovery Services —Germantown, MD
Must hold one of the following types of licenses in the state of Maryland. Observing all Federal and state regulations governing patient confidentiality.
Estimated: $50,000 - $70,000 a year
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OMHC Clinician - PG County
Childrens Guild Inc —Chillum, MD
Master's degree in social work, counseling or related field. The Childrens Guild, founded in 1953, is a leading Mid-Atlantic nonprofit organization serving…
Estimated: $57.6K - $72.9K a year
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Mental Health Counselor
NCCF —Washington, DC
While performing the duties of this job, employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Participates in program team meetings.
Estimated: $47.6K - $60.3K a year
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Part-time Extended Day Care Counselor
Washington International School —Washington, DC
Reporting to the Director of Extended Learning, the Extended Day Counselor is responsible for (a) the overall supervision of students enrolled in extended day…
Estimated: $21.75 - $22.00 an hour
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Addictions Counselor

Gaudenzia - Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

403(b) matching
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

CAC II
LGSW
Master of Social Work
LICSW
Addiction counseling
LPC
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Counseling
CAC
Social Work
Care plans
Under 1 year

Full Job Description

Overview:

**We are offering a $2,000.00 signing bonus for this position!!**

We need hope-bringers and changemakers — because the work we all do matters. If you’re passionate about making an impact with your time and being someone’s light in the darkness, we want you on our team.

Come Join Us to Do Mission-Based, Meaningful Work

Who We Are

Gaudenzia is one of the largest nonprofit providers of treatment to people with substance use and co-occurring disorders in the nation. We operate in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.

Our caring, compassionate team is on a mission to save thousands of lives each year and bring hope to people devastated by substance use disorder. Together, we help individuals, families, and communities heal and thrive in the face of one of the most devastating public health crises of our time.

As our organization grows and evolves to meet the needs of our clients and communities, we’re seeking passionate, empathic individuals to help us make an impact. With your help, we can turn the tide on substance use disorder.

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Counselor enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesn’t shy away from honest and caring — yet sometimes difficult — conversations. This position is for you if you’re able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in life’s most challenging moments.

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities in this role may include:

Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
Complete required evaluations and assessments, including screening, intake, clinical assessments, ASAM and biopsychosocial histories.
Compete individual treatment plans upon clients’ admission.
Document all clinical services and interventions performed within the clients ‘electronic record and complete monthly treatment reports.
Maintain accurate electronic records on each client and ensure the timely completion of tasks, within 24 hours of service deliver, no later than 72 hours of service delivery.
Conduct individual and group sessions based on clients’ treatment plan goals and level of care.
Participating in funding source reviews and make recommendations for treatment and lengths of stay.
Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure a through treatment plan.
Assist clients with developing a discharge/continuing care plan and connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals both during the course of treatment and in advance to their discharge.
Follow up with clients after discharge based on regulatory guidelines until they have been established with other case management/social services
Those interested in applying for this role should be willing to work at least one evening shift per week, and a rotating weekend shift as needed (if working in a residential environment).

Benefits & Perks:

Gaudenzia is a diverse, inclusive workplace where purpose-driven people thrive. We think our team members are real heroes, and we believe those who devote their lives to making the world a better place deserve competitive salaries, generous health benefits, and unbeatable work-life balance in return.

Benefits & Perks at Gaudenzia include:

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance (At No Cost)
Short-Term Disability Insurance (At No Cost)
Life Insurance (At No Cost)
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (At No Cost)
Vision Insurance
Various Supplemental Benefits (Aflac, Legal, Identity Theft & FSA)
You generate two banks of time off: Personal and Vacation
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1st year of employment
- Vacation Accruals at 80 hours minimally during your 1st year of employment
10 Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
Paid Bereavement Leave
Education Assistance Benefit (Tuition Reimbursement)
Full reimbursement for the cost of professional license/certification renewals
403(b) Retirement Plan with an Employer Match Up to 5%
Employee Assistance Program

Gaudenzia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not practice or permit discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion, creed, disability, or veteran’s status.

Qualifications:

Qualifications for this role:

District of Columbia Education/ Licensure Requirements:

DC Health Professional Licensing Administration (HPLA) licensure as a Certified Addictions Counselors (CAC) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW).
Counselor I (CACI): Bachelor’s Degree
Counselor II (CACII): Bachelor’s degree
Counselor III (LGSW, LPC, LICSW): Master’s degree in social work or counseling

What Matters to Us? Our Mission & Our Operating Principles

Our Mission

Gaudenzia aspires to connect individuals and families to addiction and mental health treatment so they can attain long-term recovery and achieve a fulfilling life embraced by a broad community of mutual support.

Our Operating Principles:

We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.

We hold client care as our top priority.
We assume good intentions.
We are present, we connect, and we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, and find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia and each other.
We support each other publicly and privately in all circumstances.
We provide and accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind and without personalization.
We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, and have a bias for action.
We follow through on agreements and honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency — someone’s life may depend on it.

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice — and a treatment provider of choice — in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome. Come work with us!

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counselor jobs in Washington, DC

Addictions Counselor

School Based Therapist

Mental Health Therapist – TST Trauma Systems Therapy

Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist

Primary Therapist - Adult Residential Healthcare

Licensed Therapists Needed (MD)

School Counselor

Hospice and Mental Health Clinical Social Workers and Therapists

Genetics Counselor, Cancer Center

Attendance Counselor

Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor

DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR

Behavioral Health Therapist (Clinical Counselor) - Bilingual

988 Crisis Counselor - On Site

Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor

OMHC Clinician - PG County

Mental Health Counselor

Part-time Extended Day Care Counselor

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