Youth Behavioral Health Therapist

Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute

Youth Behavioral Health Therapist delivering focused clinical services to youth at Paving the Way MSI. Supporting children and adolescents with behavioral health needs while connecting them to ongoing care.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeDistrict of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive clinical services to children and adolescents, focusing on emotional regulation, coping skills, and behavioral activation. Proficient in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with caregivers and community resources.

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Licensed Graduate Social WorkerBehavioral Health ServicesCrisis InterventionTreatment Plan DevelopmentYouth and Family-Centered Care

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Hard Skills

Clinical AssessmentCoping Skills DevelopmentEmotional Regulation TechniquesBehavioral Activation StrategiesParent-Management Strategies

Soft Skills

CollaborationCrisis ManagementCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social WorkLicensed Graduate Professional Counselor

Industry Keywords

Youth Mental HealthFamily TherapyTrauma-Informed CareCommunity ResourcesCare Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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