Post-Graduate Behavioral Health Fellow

Job Description

Job DescriptionPost-Graduate Behavioral Health Fellow (MSW/LGSW Fellowship)

Unity Health Care – Washington, DC
Full-Time | 2-Year Fellowship | Exempt

About the Fellowship

Unity Health Care is seeking a Post-Graduate Behavioral Health Fellow to join our integrated primary care behavioral health team. Under the supervision of the Fellowship Director, the Fellow will provide culturally competent behavioral health services to patients in an urban community health setting. This fellowship is designed to support early-career clinicians through structured training, supervision, and skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical histories, psychosocial assessments, and diagnostic evaluations

• Develop treatment plans and deliver brief behavioral health interventions

• Provide crisis intervention, patient education, and psychoeducation

• Collaborate with primary care providers and interdisciplinary teams

• Maintain timely documentation in the medical record

• Participate in fellowship trainings, supervision, workshops, and required projects

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program

• Recent graduate (current year applying to fellowship)

• Must hold DC Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) license

• Two academic years or more of supervised direct service (internships/field placements/work experience considered)

Why Join Unity Health Care

• Full benefits package

• Structured fellowship model with clinical supervision, mentoring, and training

• Opportunity to serve underserved and vulnerable populations in Washington, DC

• Collaborative, mission-driven organization focused on whole-person care

Program & Commitment

• Two-year full-time fellowship with supervision and training support

• Fellows must complete requirements for independent clinical licensure within two years

• Two-year post-fellowship employment commitment with Unity Health Care is required