Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist (DOC)

Job overview

The Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist (DOC) role is onsite in Washington, DC, at the D.C. Department of Corrections; compensation is $86,396.63–$98,556.15 per year. Unity Health Care provides integrated medical, behavioral health, and supportive services to underserved communities, and its DOC team serves justice-involved individuals. The specialist supports evidence-based, trauma-informed behavioral health care through clinical assessments, crisis evaluations, staff training, supervision, and fidelity monitoring. The role collaborates with DOC leadership and multidisciplinary teams to strengthen recovery-focused care and behavioral health outcomes.

What you'll do

• Support implementation of evidence-based practices
• train, mentor, and support DOC clinical staff
• co-lead therapeutic groups using listed evidence-based modalities
• conduct behavioral health and suicide-risk assessments and crisis evaluations
• develop treatment plans and monitor progress
• provide clinical supervision, consultation, and fidelity monitoring
• participate in quality improvement
• collaborate with DOC leadership and Unity teams
• maintain EHR documentation
• participate in meetings, case reviews, and care coordination.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

washington dc

unity health care

behavioral health

clinical specialist

department of corrections

trauma-informed care

recovery-focused care

clinical supervision

crisis assessment

evidence-based practices

cbt

dbt

full time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• potential eligibility for HRSA/National Health Service Corps loan repayment programs
• professional growth, leadership development, and ongoing training.

Why this role

Requires a master’s degree, an active unrestricted DC LICSW, LPC, or psychologist license, six years of psychotherapy experience with at-risk or vulnerable populations, and two years of clinical supervision, training, or teaching experience.

About the employer

Unity Health Care. is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.