Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute·District of Columbia
Provide short-term behavioral health sessions to youth experiencing grief, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. Responsibilities include conducting clinical assessments, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care transitions to community providers.
401(k) Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Parental leave Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Wellness resources 401(k) matching Free uniforms Youth Behavioral Health Therapist (LGSW / LGPC) Provide Timely Support. Build Your Clinical Skills. Help Youth Move Forward.
At Paving the Way MSI, you will do more than provide therapy you will help children and adolescents receive meaningful behavioral health support when they need it most.
As a Youth Behavioral Health Therapist, you will support our Short-term Pediatric Access Network initiative within DC Mental Health Access in Pediatrics. This program provides four to six focused sessions to youth experiencing concerns such as grief, parental separation, adjustment difficulties, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation while they await ongoing community-based care.
Why Clinicians Choose PTWMSI ✓ Extensive Hands-On Clinical Experience ✓ Free Clinical Supervision Toward Independent Licensure ✓ Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities ✓ Experience in Brief Pediatric Behavioral Health Interventions ✓ Collaborative Team of Clinical Supervisors, Psychiatrists, Care Coordinators, and Behavioral Health Professionals ✓ Opportunity to Work with Children, Adolescents, and Families
Health & Wellness Benefits ✓ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Employer Contributions ✓ Employee Assistance Program for Counseling, Financial, and Legal Support ✓ Employer-Paid Life Insurance ✓ Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care ✓ Health Savings Account Options
Financial Benefits ✓ Competitive Salary ✓ 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match ✓ Eligibility for HRSA Student Loan Repayment Programs, Position Dependent
Time Away From Work ✓ Strong Focus on Work-Life Balance ✓ Generous Paid Time Off
Recognition & Workplace Culture ✓ Motivosity Recognition & Rewards Program ✓ Lifestyle Spending Account ✓ Mission-Driven, Supportive Team Environment
What You’ll Do As a Youth Behavioral Health Therapist, you will provide focused clinical services that promote stability, strengthen coping skills, and connect youth with ongoing care.
Maintain a rotating panel of approximately 10 children and adolescents receiving four to six short-term sessions. Review referrals and conduct brief clinical, risk, and needs assessments. Develop structured treatment plans focused on coping skills, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and behavioral activation. Provide caregiver coaching and appropriate parent-management strategies. Recognize and escalate concerns requiring crisis intervention, psychiatric evaluation, or a higher level of care. Develop and update safety plans when clinically indicated. Coordinate warm handoffs to therapists, pediatric providers, psychiatric providers, and community resources. Provide approximately 20 hours per week of individual therapy, family therapy, assessments, and transitional support to other PTWMSI consumers. Collaborate with caregivers, care coordinators, clinical providers, schools, and community partners. Provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive, youth- and family-centered care. Work Model Full-Time, 40 Hours Per Week Four Days Onsite and One Work-From-Home Day Board-Approved Clinical Supervision Provided Combination of Short-Term Intervention and Ongoing Clinical Services Required Qualifications Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field. Active District of Columbia Licensed Graduate Social Worker or Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor license in good standing. Experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families. Join a Team That Makes a Difference At Paving the Way MSI, we believe timely access to behavioral healthcare can prevent concerns from becoming crises. As a Youth Behavioral Health Therapist, you will help young people receive immediate support while developing valuable experience in pediatric behavioral health. Flexible work from home options available.
Requires a Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology and an active DC LGSW or LGPC license. Candidates must have experience providing behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and families.
Market context
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