✨ Now Hiring: Behavioral Health Therapist
📍 Washington, DC (Onsite at our Flagship and various Location)
🕒 Full-Time | Exempt | No Supervisory Responsibilities

Join N Street Village, Washington, DC’s leading community for women experiencing homelessness, as our Behavioral Health Therapist and help us support and empower women navigating mental health challenges, substance use, and life transitions.

This dynamic role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, trauma-informed environment. One of your primary responsibilities will be conducting intake assessments for clients interested in receiving mental health services at N Street Village—ensuring every woman who walks through our doors feels seen, heard, and supported from day one.

 What You'll Be Doing

Clinical & Therapeutic Services

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments for clients seeking behavioral health support

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on client goals and needs

• Provide individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches

• Facilitate psychoeducation and support groups that promote healing and self-empowerment

• Manage a caseload of 15–20 clients across various N Street Village programs

Crisis Support

• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for crisis consultation

• Provide de-escalation and emergency coordination when needed

Collaboration & Coordination

• Collaborate with internal staff and external providers for holistic client care

• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and contribute to staff development

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records

• Ensure compliance with licensing standards and program reporting requirements

 What You Bring

Education & Licensure

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field

• DC licensure (LPC, LGPC, LICSW, LGSW, or equivalent)

• CAC certification a plus, but not required

Experience

• At least 1 year of clinical experience, ideally in trauma-informed or community-based settings

• Experience working with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

• Familiarity with crisis intervention and treatment planning

Core Skills

• Commitment to trauma-informed, client-centered care

• Strong communication and organizational abilities

• Cultural humility and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations

• Proficiency in clinical documentation and use of DSM-5-TR

Why Join Us?

At N Street Village, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to empowering women and transforming lives. We offer a supportive work environment, paid professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting difference in the community we serve.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be a part of something powerful. Help build a more compassionate, just future—one woman at a time.

👉 Apply now at www.nstreetvillage.org – Career Center