Company Description District Counseling, LLC provides high-quality, personalized mental health services to individuals and families across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Founded in 2019, the practice focuses on closing gaps in accessible, effective care by tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs. The team supports clients facing challenges such as social isolation, trauma exposure, burnout, and financial stress through empathetic, evidence-based interventions. Therapists draw from modalities including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based approaches, family systems, and solution-focused therapy. District Counseling is designed as a safe, supportive space where clients can address difficulties and work toward lasting mental and emotional well-being.
Role Description The Fully Remote Therapist is a contract role responsible for providing individual and family therapy sessions to clients via secure telehealth platforms. Day-to-day tasks include conducting intake assessments, developing treatment plans, delivering evidence-based interventions, and maintaining timely, accurate clinical documentation. The therapist will collaborate with colleagues and, when appropriate, coordinate care with external providers to support comprehensive treatment. The role also involves monitoring client progress, adjusting interventions as needed, and upholding ethical and legal standards of practice. This position is fully remote and offers flexibility in scheduling within agreed-upon availability.
Qualifications
• Licensed or license-eligible mental health professional (e.g., LPC, LCPC, LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist) in DC and/or MD/VA, in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience providing psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based approaches, family systems, and solution-focused therapy.
• Strong skills in clinical assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing risk assessment for a diverse client population.
• Proficiency with telehealth platforms, electronic health records, and maintaining clear, timely clinical documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills, with the ability to build therapeutic rapport in a remote setting.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental care, including work with clients from varied backgrounds and identities.
• Ability to work independently, manage a caseload, and maintain professional boundaries in a remote contract environment.
• Master’s or doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or a related mental health field.
• Evening or weekend availability and prior experience in outpatient or private practice settings are beneficial.