Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (26-27 SY)
KIPP DCWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted February 11, 2026
71475 - 101475 USD
Full Time
About the Company
KIPP DC is a network of 22 schools that educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.
Job Description
KIPP DC is looking for a dynamic, committed, and flexible mental health practitioner to become part of a vibrant educational community. The practitioner will deliver effective, high-quality interventions that are data-driven, and advocate for policies, programs, and services that respect diversity, address individual needs, and support the inherent dignity and worth of all students, families, and school personnel.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in social work or professional counseling
- Licensed Graduate (Required) or Independent (Preferred) Social Worker or Professional Counselor by the DC Department of Health (DOH)
- Commitment to working with students with limited access to quality educational opportunities
- Experience working in an urban public school (Preferred)
- Pass all background check requirements under the School Safety Omnibus Amendment Act of 2018
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurances
- Voluntary benefits
- Employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical
- 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years
- Up to 10 paid sick days
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid Thanksgiving week break, winter break, spring break, and summer break
- Pre-tax deductions for transportation costs
- Laptop computer for work
- Social work or professional counseling supervision hours towards independent licensure
- In-house CEU workshops towards licensure renewal
- Reimbursement of licensure renewal fees
