Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
  
  
  

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will be responsible for delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive clinical services to justice-impacted individuals participating in Changing Perceptions’ programs. Reporting to the Program Director, the LCSW will provide assessments, therapeutic interventions, and crisis support that promote wellness, emotional stability, and positive life outcomes. As a critical part of our care team, the LCSW will collaborate with case managers and external providers to ensure wraparound support for each participant’s unique journey toward healing and reintegration.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, you will:

Clinical Services & Therapy

• Provide individual and group therapy to returning citizens using evidence-based and strengths-based approaches.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Offer crisis intervention and emotional stabilization support as needed
• Maintain a caseload of clients and document all sessions in compliance with clinical standards.
  
  
  

Collaboration & Coordination

• Collaborate with case managers, mentors, and external partners to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to track progress and refine service plans.
• Provide referrals to psychiatric, substance use, and social service supports as appropriate.
  
  
  

Community & Participant Engagement

• Support outreach and engagement strategies for individuals who may be hesitant to seek clinical services.
• Facilitate therapeutic groups focused on mental wellness, reentry stress, trauma, and interpersonal skills.
• Build rapport with participants through a trauma-aware, non-judgmental, and culturally grounded approach.
  
  
  

Training & Capacity Building

• Supervise and provide guidance for two (2) peer navigators.
• Educate staff and volunteers on mental health issues impacting justice-impacted populations.
• Develop culturally appropriate mental health resources for participants and their families.
• Serve as a thought partner on program design, integrating mental wellness across services.
  
  
  

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure all documentation is HIPAA-compliant and meets standards for clinical care delivery.
• Track clinical outcomes and contribute to program reporting and evaluation.
• Stay current with clinical best practices and licensing requirements.
  
  
  

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Changing Perceptions may be the right fit for you if:

• Are a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in good standing with the DC Board of Social Work.
• Have at least 3–5 years of post-licensure experience, preferably working with justice-involved or trauma-impacted populations.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the barriers faced by returning citizens and a strong commitment to equity and second chances.
• Have experience facilitating therapeutic groups and managing clinical caseloads.
• Are skilled in crisis response, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Excel at building trust across lines of difference and creating a safe, empowering therapeutic environment.
• Are detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and capable of balancing administrative and clinical responsibilities.
• Are comfortable working in community-based settings and flexible with participant needs.
  
  
  

WHAT YOU WILL GET:

• A competitive salary of $75,000 per annum
• Full-time employment
• The opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A competitive hybrid work model with in-office days on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  
  
  

Changing Perceptions, Inc. does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, disability, veteran status, religion, political affiliation, or any other Changing Perceptions, Inc. is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. We uphold a policy of equal opportunity employment and ensure all hiring decisions are guided by our internal policies and principles of fairness. Our organization does not tolerate discrimination of any kind and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, religion, political affiliation, marital or familial status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We value the diverse perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team, as they are essential to achieving our mission. Changing Perceptions is dedicated to creating a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and supported in their professional growth. protected by state, federal, or local law.

Flexible work from home options available.