Senior Staff Clinician, CCSC

Senior Staff Clinician, CCSC

The Graduate School of Education and Human Development is a premier school with exceptional faculty teaching across programs in International Education, Adult Education, Disability Studies, and Curriculum and Design, among others. The Department of Counseling and Human Development holds a strong clinical focus, utilizing the clinic as an opportunity to hone students' clinical skills before entering into internship. Additionally, The George Washington University's Community Counseling Services Center (CCSC) provides low-cost counseling and referral services, clinical screenings, and outreach programming for the neighboring communities. The CCSC is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Senior Staff Clinician, CCSC—a unique opportunity to lead innovative mental health services while mentoring the next generation of counseling professionals. Rooted in an antiracist and anti-oppressive framework, the CCSC empowers clients through community outreach and advocacy, while offering a dynamic training environment where master's and doctoral-level students develop clinical expertise under the close supervision of dedicated faculty and licensed professionals. This position reports directly to the Director. A successful candidate must be able to work evenings on a regular basis and occasionally on a weekend. The incumbent is expected to efficiently lead a team, maintain confidential client and student information in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA regulations, and possess enthusiasm for the counseling field and the training of mental health counselors.

Core Responsibilities:

• Counseling Services and Student Supervision: Employ and promote antiracist/anti-oppressive praxis in clinic management and supervision. Be present and available for consultation during clinic hours. Provide clinical supervision to up to 6 master's and/or doctoral counseling interns across the 3 semesters (includes review of tapes, provision of individual/triadic supervision, signing of notes, ensuring files are in order, provision of formative and summative feedback). Screen and schedule clients for counseling interns, set client fees. Maintain accurate referral list for clients' and counseling interns' use. Update yearly training curriculum for counseling students and supervisors. Market the CCSC to prospective clients and referral sources. Examine potential funding opportunities for clinics. Ensure adherence of counseling interns and supervisor interns to the policies and procedures of the clinics, department, university, and accreditation standards. Maintain and manage technology systems associated with the clinical training program, including the electronic health record and the video-recording capacities of the CCSC, and ensure the confidentiality of all client records, recordings, and documents. Provide crisis management oversight and monitoring CCSC services about professional and ethical service provision. Assist in daily operations (including and not limited to ensuring the equipment works properly, the space is clean and safe, and ensuring adequate supplies in conjunction with department administrator). Monitor payments, client sessions, attendance, appropriateness for student clinic, and administrative aspects of clinic management. Maintain and manage technology systems such as the electronic health records and the video-recording capacities of the CCSC, and ensure the confidentiality of all client records, recordings, and documents. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are reasonably related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications: Qualified candidates will hold an advanced degree in a mental health discipline (psychology, social work, or counseling), plus two (2) years of relevant professional experience. A license in Washington, D.C. is required or must be obtained within six months of hire.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications: Must be licensed as an LPC by the Board of Professional Counseling for the District of Columbia or obtain licensure within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications: We seek a colleague who will contribute meaningfully to our academic community through a blend of these experiences and professional skills: A doctoral-level degree in counseling or a closely related field is preferred. Experienced clinician and educator who motivates counseling interns to deliver exceptional care. Able to build an inclusive clinical space where students and staff are inspired to grow, connect, and deliver impactful mental health services. Strong organizational abilities to handle day-to-day operations smoothly.

Hiring Range - $66,095.67 - $109,075.91

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Graduate School of Education & Human Development (GSEHD)

Family - Health Services

Sub-Family - Mental Health Services

Stream - Individual Contributor

Level - Level 4

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 - 5:30 PM and some evenings. Typically two evenings will be required. Schedule may vary based on the clinic schedule and students' schedules.

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status - On-campus (in person)

Telework: No

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants: Employer will not sponsor for employment visa status. Must be licensed to practice in DC within 6 months of hire.

Internal Applicants Only? No

Posting Number: S014178

Job Open Date: 05/05/2026

Job Close Date:

If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:

Background Screening - Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement: The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.