Paving the Way Multi-Service Institute·District of Columbia
The clinician will provide individual, group, and school-wide behavioral health services to support student wellness and academic success. Responsibilities include facilitating wellness workshops, coordinating care with families and school personnel, and maintaining clinical documentation.
School-Based Behavioral Health Clinician LGSW / LGPC: > Strengthen Your Clinical Skills While Making a Meaningful Impact
At Paving the Way MSI, you will do more than provide therapy—you will develop as a clinician while helping children, adolescents, and families navigate some of life's most challenging experiences. As a Full-Time Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) or Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC), you will be embedded within a school and become part of their community, providing prevention, early intervention, and therapeutic services year round that support student success both inside and outside the classroom.
Many of the youth and families we serve have experienced trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, grief, family conflict, and other barriers that affect their well-being. Through this work, you will gain valuable experience working with diverse populations while receiving ongoing support, clinical supervision, and mentorship from experienced clinical leaders.
Whether you are newly licensed or working toward independent licensure, this role provides the opportunity to build confidence, strengthen your clinical skills, and gain experience that will support your long-term professional growth.
Why Clinicians Choose PTWMSI ✓ Extensive Hands-On Clinical Experience ✓ Free Clinical Supervision Toward Independent Licensure ✓ We Handle Insurance Credentialing So You Can Focus on Client Care ✓ Access to AI-Powered Documentation Tools to Reduce Administrative Burden ✓ Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities ✓ Exposure to Trauma-Informed Care and Diverse Clinical Presentations ✓ Collaborative Environment with Licensed Clinical Supervisors, Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and Behavioral Health Professionals ✓ Opportunity to Build Experience with Children, Adolescents, Families, and School-Based Behavioral Health
Health & Wellness Benefits ✓ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Employer Contributions ✓ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Counseling, Financial, and Legal Support ✓ Employer-Paid Life Insurance ✓ Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care FSA) ✓ Health Savings Account (HSA) 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 (LSA) ✓ Mission-Driven, Supportive Team Environment
• 1–3 years of behavioral health experience
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field and possess an active or pending DC LGSW or LGPC license. Preferred candidates have 1-3 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families in behavioral health settings.
Market context
In District of Columbia schools, school-based clinicians and therapists are commonly sought to support student mental health, family engagement, and behavioral needs. These roles are competitive because employers often want a master’s degree, an active or pending DC LGSW or LGPC, and experience with children, adolescents, and families. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm licensure timing and school-based experience before applying.