Pathways To Housing DC Inc·Wheaton, Maryland
The ACT Therapist provides community-based mental health services, including clinical assessments and therapy, to individuals experiencing homelessness. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans and assisting clients with daily living skills to promote stability and recovery.
$75,000 - $85,000
Pathways to Housing DC is an innovative agency based in the heart of Washington, D.C with services in Montgomery County Maryland. We believe that housing is a basic human right, and that without housing people are unable to address their mental health disorders, addictions, and other life stressors. We provide each person entering our program their own apartment, without requiring treatment compliance or sobriety as a prerequisite. We then provide each person with intensive support services to help them stay housed and begin their journey to recovery.
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team provides flexible, community-based services that are designed to promote the stability, recovery and community reintegration of formerly homeless individuals who have a mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. The ACT Therapist is responsible for providing clinical, community-based mental health services to people experiencing/formerly experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County.
Complete clinical assessments on new and ongoing clients
Provide therapeutic services to consumers in the community and in their home
Provide community-based outreach services to homeless consumers
Provide individual, family and group therapy to targeted clients within the program.
Maintain clinical documentation of all consumer visits in a timely and high-quality manner
Participate in the coordination of the consumer admission & assessment processes.
Developing, writing, implementing, and revising consumer treatment plans, crisis plans, and discharge plans.
Assist in the teaching of daily living skills; this includes teaching and assistance in services such as grocery shopping, maintaining housing, utilizing public transportation, maintaining self-care, exploring employment opportunities, etc.
Completes monthly outcome reports on case plans,
Provides other related duties as required.
Candidates must hold a Maryland license (LMSW, LGPC, LCSW-C, or LCPC) and a valid driver's license. Experience in counseling people with psychiatric disabilities, substance abuse, or trauma is required, with Spanish bilingualism strongly preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Maryland are typically driven by ongoing demand in community programs, outpatient settings, and care teams supporting patients with complex needs. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of related experience, and an active American Heart Association BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your certification status and recent experience before applying.
