Therapist, Intake Coordinator

About This Role

This role involves providing behavioral health therapy and conducting intake assessments for women experiencing homelessness, supporting them through mental health challenges, substance use, and life transitions in a collaborative, trauma-informed environment.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for crisis consultation
• Provide de-escalation and emergency coordination when needed
• Collaborate with internal staff and external providers for holistic client care
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and contribute to staff development
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records
• Ensure compliance with licensing standards and program reporting requirements

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• DC licensure (LPC, LGPC, LICSW, LGSW, or equivalent)
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field
• At least 1 year of clinical experience, ideally in trauma-informed or community-based settings

Nice to Have

• CAC certification

Benefits