Community of Hope
Location
District of Columbia
Salary
$75,000 - $85,000 / YEAR
Provide evidence-based individual, group, and family psychotherapy to children and adolescents within a school setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conduct screenings, deliver crisis interventions, and promote overall emotional wellness for students and families.
Must hold a valid LICSW/LGSW, LPC/LGPC, or comparable license and possess BLS Certification. Candidates must be able to travel between sites, work with electronic health records, and provide proof of required vaccinations.
Description Washington, DC | On-Site| $75K - $85K | Washington Post Top Workplace (8x Winner) Community of Hope is seeking a School-Based Emotional Wellness Therapist to collaborate with school staff and families in supporting children and adolescents as they navigate emotional, behavioral, and social challenges. As a School-Based Therapist, you'll provide effective, evidence-based short-term and traditional psychotherapy, conduct screenings, and deliver crisis intervention services, improving student engagement and emotional health.
Our Approach and Values
We celebrate people’s strengths and acknowledge the impact of trauma on people’s lives. We embrace diversity, welcome all voices, and treat everyone with respect and compassion. We lead and advocate for changes to make systems more equitable. We strive for excellence and value integrity in all that we do.
Must-Haves L.I.C.S.W/LGSW, LPC/LGPC, or comparable license required. Any providers who are licensed in Maryland who provide a copy of their license and MD CDS to Talent Management are also eligible for MD licensure reimbursement. BLS Certification. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to travel between sites required. This position may require evening or weekend hours depending on client or school needs. Ability to travel between sites required. Ability to work with technology and electronic health records required. Proof of required vaccinations is required. This includes, but may not be limited to, Flu. COH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for anyone who cannot be vaccinated for a religious or medical reason, subject to applicable law. Nice-to-Haves Experience in school or other educational setting preferred. Knowledge of community resources or the ability to become knowledgeable. Why You'll Love Working Here! At COH, we prioritize the following well-being and work-life balance-centered benefits: 8 x Washington Post 150 Top Workplaces winner. 8-hour workdays with paid lunch. 3 weeks vacation (additional week after two years), 2 weeks sick leave, + 11.5 paid holidays and one personal floating holiday on an annual basis. Annual performance-based raises, up to 5% of your annual pay. Tuition reimbursement & loan repayment (NHSC & DCHPLRP), Licensing reimbursement & CEU funding. Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance + 403(b) retirement. Leadership development, internal promotions and career growth opportunities. A culture grounded in equity, compassion, and well-being. About Us Community of Hope is a mission-driven, innovative, rapidly growing nonprofit, and Federally Qualified Health Center. For over 45 years, we have provided health and housing services, perinatal care coordination, and community support services to make Washington, DC more equitable. Community of Hope also strongly emphasizes maternal and child health, with midwifery practice and the only free-standing birth center in DC. We are honored to be one of DC’s largest providers of housing and homelessness prevention services for families and individuals throughout DC. Through our Family Success Center, our WIC nutrition centers, and our various partnerships, we have reached hundreds and believe that everyone in DC deserves to be healthy, housed, and hopeful. With the help of our amazing staff, we have successfully provided: 50,000+ medical visits 6,300+ dental visits 17,000+ emotional wellness visits 1,384 families and 220 individuals with housing/homelessness prevention services Ready to bring hope and health to our DC community? Apply today! To request a reasonable accommodation to complete an employment application or for general questions about employment with Community of Hope, contact a Recruiting Coordinator.
Market context
School-based emotional wellness therapists in the District of Columbia are typically sought to support student mental health, attendance, and crisis response in school settings. This role is competitive because it requires a valid LICSW/LGSW, LPC/LGPC, or comparable license, BLS certification, site-to-site travel, EHR use, and proof of required vaccinations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and vaccination documentation before applying.
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