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LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist (DOC)
Location: Washington, DC - D.C. Department of Corrections
Organization: Unity Health Care
Schedule: Full-Time
About Unity Health Care
Unity Health Care is the largest network of community health centers in Washington, D.C., dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally competent, and high-quality care to underserved communities throughout the District. Through integrated medical, behavioral health, and supportive services, Unity Health Care works to improve health outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and advance health equity for all patients.
Unity's Department of Corrections (DOC) Behavioral Health team provides trauma-informed, recovery-focused behavioral health services to justice-involved individuals within a fast-paced and collaborative correctional health environment.
Position Summary
Unity Health Care is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist to support the delivery of evidence-based behavioral health services within the D.C. Department of Corrections (DOC). This position plays a critical role in training, supporting, and providing clinical oversight to behavioral health clinicians while ensuring fidelity to evidence-based practices and quality standards of care.
The Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist will conduct assessments, support crisis intervention efforts, provide supervision and coaching to clinical staff, and collaborate closely with DOC leadership and multidisciplinary care teams to enhance behavioral health outcomes for incarcerated individuals.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver and support implementation of high-fidelity evidence-based practices (EBPs)
Train, mentor, and support DOC clinical staff in behavioral health interventions and treatment models
Co-lead therapeutic groups utilizing evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, TREM, IMR, WRAP, and TAMAR
Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, including suicide risk assessments and crisis evaluations
Develop individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress
Provide real-time clinical supervision, consultation, and fidelity monitoring across DOC units
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support clinical best practices
Collaborate with DOC leadership and Unity behavioral health teams to promote recovery-focused care
Assist clinicians in managing high-acuity behavioral health cases within the correctional environment
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, and care coordination efforts
Support behavioral health program development and staff training initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health field
Active, unrestricted DC license as a LICSW, LPC, or Psychologist required
Minimum of six (6) years of psychotherapy experience working with at-risk or vulnerable populations
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical supervision, training, or teaching experience
Experience implementing evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, WRAP, IMR, TREM, TAMAR, SUD, and/or MAT programs
Strong knowledge of trauma-informed and recovery-oriented behavioral health care
Experience working in correctional, forensic, crisis, or other high-acuity behavioral health settings preferred
Excellent communication, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekday and weekend rotations as needed
Proficiency using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation platforms
Why Join Us at DOC?
Make a meaningful impact serving vulnerable and underserved populations within the correctional health system
Work for a mission-driven organization committed to health equity and integrated care
Potential eligibility for HRSA/National Health Service Corps (NHSC) loan repayment programs
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary and supportive behavioral health environment
Access opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and ongoing training
Contribute to innovative, recovery-focused behavioral health initiatives in correctional care
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package