Youth Behavioral Health Therapist

Responsive recruiter Benefits: 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. You will: 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. Compensation: $67,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Mental health affects how we think, feel and act. Paving the Way MSI's mental health programs will identify positive strategies to aid in your ability to handle life stresses, relate to others, and make positive choices. Licensed clinicians will work in collaboration with clients to meet life’s obligations and challenges by developing coping strategies and plans that are realistic and practical within the client’s lifestyle. We believe everyone needs support and PTWMSI will provide the counseling and resources needed to get you on track with positive choices.