COMPENSATION RANGE OF $75-87k FOR OUR LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST POSITION!! (Based upon experience and credentials)Offering a flexible work schedule for this position!A successful Mental Health Therapist enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds and doesnt shy away from honest and caring - yet sometimes difficult - conversations. This position is for you if youre able to treat others with dignity, compassion, and respect, even in lifes most challenging moments.
What Youll Do At Gaudenzia- To evaluate, treat, and diagnose clients who have a mental health disorder or dually-diagnosed
- Schedule or assist with the scheduling of clinical and/or support staff to ensure adequate coverage during all shifts.
- Continue special training in areas designated by the Supervisor.
- Keep records such as bio-psycho-history & assessments, evaluations and keep client case records current according to the established guidelines.
- Be a role model for pro-social behaviors.
- Be available for weekend and/or evening duty.
- Be responsible for a full client caseload and act as a lead counselor.
- Support and demonstrate adherence to Gaudenzias Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct and all personnel policies and procedures.
- Be responsible for re-entry residents or others needing advanced care.
- Maintain a valid drivers license and appropriate professional certificates and credentials.
- Be responsible for orientation of new staff members when the Supervisor is not available.
- Moderate special groups such as marathons, extended groups, family meetings, workshops or presentations.
- All other duties as described in the Unit Unique Job Description or as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications for This Role:- This position requires that candidates must possess a Masters Degree and independent license to practice such as a D.C. board approved LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LGADC, LGPC, LCADC, LCPC and/ or LMSW with candidates being able to have their own supervision provided outside of our agency.
- At least 5 years experience working in an outpatient or acute care Behavioral Health treatment setting. Demonstrated knowledge of working with Criminal Justice involved and/or homeless populations.
Gaudenzias Mission: Gaudenzias Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.
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! 
