Behavioral Health Therapist Salary in District of Columbia

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How much does a Behavioral Health Therapist make in District of Columbia? The average Behavioral Health Therapist salary in District of Columbia is $44,203 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $39,789 and $50,075. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Naval Anacost Annex, DC	Avg. Salary $44,203	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Parcel Return Service, DC	Avg. Salary $44,203	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Washington, DC	Avg. Salary $44,203	Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Washington Navy Yard, DC	Avg. Salary $44,203	Date Updated March 26, 2024

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Mental Health Therapist

Peninsula Behavioral Health, WA - Port Angeles , WA

Level 1: New Therapist with limited experience with Agency Affiliated Counselor Licensure $65,500 ... behavioral health services, including diagnostic evaluation, evidence-based psychotherapy ...

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Behavioral Health Therapist | Bilingual | Hybrid

Legacy Community Health - Deer Park , TX

... Therapist at Legacy Community Health is responsible for providing high quality psychotherapy to patients with identified behavioral health needs. As such, you will provide psychosocial assessments ...

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Clinic-Based Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW or LPC)

Central Ozarks Medical Center - Camdenton , MO

Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce an opening for a Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW/LPC) for our Camdenton Clinic! This position will be eligible to receive a $10,000 sign ...

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Behavioral Health Therapist

Peace of Mind 5280 - Parker , CO

As a Behavioral Health Therapist at our private practice, you will have the opportunity to provide psychotherapy services in individual and group settings. You will manage your own caseload and have ...

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School Based Behavioral Health Therapist (AMFT / ASW)

Northern Valley Indian Health - Woodland , CA

The School Based Behavioral Health Therapist provides direct mental health therapy and case management services to students and families referred by designated school professionals on campus. This ...

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Behavioral Health Therapist

American Indian Health and Family Services - Detroit , MI

Salary: Commensurate with Experience Seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Therapist (LLMSW, LMSW or LPC) , under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Health, to develop therapeutic ...

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What does a Behavioral Health Therapist do?

Common responsibilities of a Behavioral Health Therapist

Participate in ongoing training in behavioral health issues and provide consultation and training to primary care and dental clinic staff in mental health and behavioral medicine topics including communication skills, brief interventions, counseling skills, motivational interviewing, medication use and misuse, substance abuse, wellness, rehabilitation, recovery and self-sufficiency.

February 02, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in behavioral health assessment and treatment of substance use disorder, mental health, and co-occurring disorder interventions and applications with a focus on evidence based practices.

February 24, 2023

Documenting patient information and care in the medical record to ensure accurate documentation of course of treatment as it pertains to the billing process.

April 01, 2023

Maintains effective communications with patients, families, team members and managers as evidenced by mutual support, open communication, trust and support.

April 06, 2023

Performs professional mental health and addictions therapy and related duties in the treatment of clients having psychologically related problems.

May 03, 2023

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About District of Columbia

Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area of 68.34 square miles (177.0 km2), of which 61.05 square miles (158.1 km2) is land and 7.29 square miles (18.9 km2) (10.67%) is water. The District is bordered by Montgomery County, Maryland to the northwest; Prince George's County, Maryland to the east; Arlington County, Virginia to the south; and Alexandria, Virginia to the west. The south bank of the Potomac River forms the District's border with Virginia and has two major tributaries: the An...

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