LICENSED COUNSELOR (LPC/LGPC)

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary:

Universal Health and Serenity Pathways (UHSP) is seeking Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPC) to provide behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment services to individuals and families throughout Washington, DC.

The Licensed Counselor will be responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, providing counseling services, maintaining clinical documentation, and supporting consumers in achieving their treatment and recovery goals. The ideal candidate is passionate about delivering person-centered, trauma-informed care and helping individuals overcome mental health and substance use challenges.

Responsibilities:
Conduct clinical assessments and screenings
Develop individualized treatment plans and recovery goals
Provide individual, family, and group counseling services
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
Monitor consumer progress and adjust treatment interventions as needed
Coordinate services with referral sources and community partners
Ensure compliance with DBH, Medicaid, HIPAA, and agency standards
Participate in staff meetings, supervision, training, and quality improvement activities

Qualifications:
Active DC LPC or LGPC license
Master's Degree in Counseling or related behavioral health field
Experience working with mental health and/or substance use disorder populations preferred
Strong communication, organizational, and clinical documentation skills
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Why Join UHSP?
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Clinical supervision available for LGPCs
Professional development and continuing education support
Supportive leadership team
Opportunity to grow with an expanding behavioral health organization