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Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. • Explain therapist’s role and client rights and responsibilities, including confidentiality and mandated reporting; • Complete a diagnostic assessment on all clients referred, gathering information from a referral source, client chart and other pertinent sources, including family members and past providers of care; Assessment will be done as needed; however, therapist is required to complete updated assessment on clients who are on current caseload; • Determine DSM-5 diagnosis; • Complete treatment plan which is done every six months or as needed; • Provide individual and family therapy; • Document all contacts, referrals, and other necessary information; • Maintain a caseload of 25 clients a week • Apply crisis management skills when necessary to stabilize clients; • Participate in monthly case reviews of clients in peer-group supervision; • Identify and participate in other training or committees that can further enhance professional growth; Qualifications -   Qualified applicants meeting the criteria outlines above will be contacted for to schedule a follow-up interview. Education and/or Experience –   This position requires a master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling. Licensed Graduate Level and Fully Licensed candidates considered. Work Environment –   Mostly in a typical office and/or home setting with quiet to moderate noise level. Therapist will report directly to the Clinical Manager a LICSW/LPC • 8 hour shift Work Location: • Washington, DC This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous • People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Work Remotely: • Yes Work Location: In person