Since 2009, The Dorm has been a mission-driven, client-centered mental health organization that has been bringing comprehensive, evidence-based treatment to young adults, ages 18-30. We are looking for a passionate Assistant Director to join our multidisciplinary Washington, DC clinical team and contribute to our goal of making a difference.

The Assistant Director will be a key member of our clinical leadership team by providing supervision, program development, and managing day-to-day operations to ensure high-quality care and a collaborative team culture.

With us, you’ll be part of the next frontier in mental health care with an integrative treatment model and outcomes research approved by a third-party validated Institutional Review Board (IRB). We blend individualized therapy and skills coaching, hands-on family work, group-based clinical support and a bustling community and social Clubhouse experience unseen elsewhere in our industry. With competitive salaries between $100,000-$110,000 (based on background/experience) and a proud commitment to diversity in the workplace that affirms all races, genders and backgrounds, our strength is our community and we hope that includes you!

What You Will Do:

• Partner with the Site Director on program development and execution, helping to innovate site-wide initiatives that advance our mission and reflect the evolving needs of our young adult community.

• Lead and inform clinical services through active participation in interdisciplinary treatment planning, ensuring day-to-day care is responsive, individualized, and aligned with evidence-based best practices.

• Supervise and support clinical team members, including the Intern Program Manager and the Health & Wellness Team Manager, cultivating professional growth, clinical excellence, and strong team cohesion.

• Oversee learning and development efforts for the clinical team, identifying training needs, facilitating group supervision, and implementing initiatives that build skills in clinical practice, documentation, and time management.

• Lead programming for families through initiatives like Parent Collective and Family Day, ensuring family systems are supported as part of the care model.

• Partner with Operations and Marketing to maintain accurate referral lists and support marketing initiatives that promote our services and grow our impact.

• Serve as a key liaison between The Dorm and dWell Recovery, our brand affiliate transitional living support, to ensure integrated care and alignment across service areas.

• Drive the development of clinical policies and ensure compliance with care delivery, documentation, and billing standards.

• Help oversee admissions by participating in Admissions Meetings and Meet & Greets, and collaborate on thoughtful case assignments that best support client needs.

• Maintain a small caseload, providing individual, group, and family therapy to stay closely connected to the work and model clinical excellence.

• Coordinate team schedules, manage holiday programming, and support operational needs to ensure seamless site functioning.

• Spearhead quarterly CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) and Narcan trainings, ensuring team readiness for safety and crisis situations.

• Participate in the on-call coverage system on a rotating basis and work up to two evenings per week.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Leadership team.

What you need to qualify:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related program in Psychology.

• State licensure in Social Work or Counseling is required.

• At least 8 years of related experience in a clinical setting with adolescents or young adults.

• At least 3 years of clinical supervisory and leadership experience.

What We Offer:

• Full benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and a 401K with up to 3% company match, fully vested after 3 years

• Flexible PTO - for a team that’s rested, recharged and feeling their best

• Free in-house clinical trainings, DEIB trainings and yearly spending allowance for continuing education credits (CEUs)

• Long term treatment model: Form deep therapeutic alliances and be a bigger part of your clients’ journeys (avg client length of stay is 12 months)

• Flexible, creative, team-based work environment in the heart of Washington DC and in an inspiring, centrally-located therapeutic setting

• Limitless opportunities to expand your therapeutic impact: work with our research team; support our groundbreaking student scholarship program; be featured in the media on topics that matter or pilot a new treatment group — At The Dorm, it's all possible!

• We are family-owned and operated and proud to be a trusted, CARF-accredited organization

The Dorm is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, partnership status, creed, sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, uniformed service or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.