Counselor Jobs in Washington, DC
Counselor jobs in Washington, District of Columbia are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, and Columbia Heights across government agencies, nonprofits, community mental health centers, and K-12 schools. Employers actively hiring include Community Link, Samaritan Inns, and Eckerd Connects. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10213 Genetic CounselingPay Range
$73,195.20 - $121,971.20Day Shift
Who We Are: Children’s National Rare Disease Institute (CNRDI) is a first-of-its-kind center focused exclusively on advancing the care and treatment of children and adults with rare genetic diseases. We provide a medical home for patients and families seeking the most advanced care and expertise for rare genetic conditions that remain largely unknown to the general medical community.
We coordinate the multidisciplinary care of children with genetic, metabolic and undiagnosed disorders in collaboration with primary care physicians and specialists from other divisions at Children’s National. Additionally, every geneticist here works in concert with a genetic counselor to manage both the clinical and practical aspects of treatment. The research interests of our practitioners ensure the timeliest and most thoughtful care for our patients.
About the Role :
The Genetic Counselor II will be responsible to provide genetic counseling services to patients through CNH on site or at designated outreach centers. Obtain medical and family histories, review pertinent medical records, counsel families regarding underlying diagnosis/medical findings including natural history and inheritance pattern (if applicable), and write counseling letters when indicated. Involvement in student supervision, as well as promotion of genetic disease awareness. Responsibilities also include the triage of questions received from administrative staff, outside hospitals, and other physicians.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree ABGC/ACGC accredited genetic counseling training program (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years practicing genetic counselor (Required)
2 years experience in student supervision (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Foster student trainee growth.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Licensure & Certification Board certified. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Patient Services
- Obtain medical and family history of patients and review pertinet medical records.
- Perform risk assessment and discuss the pattern of inheritance pertinent to the specific disorder(s) that have been diagnosed in the family, and review recurrence risks for at-risk family members.
- Perform a psychosocial assessment and provide psychosocial support; counsel patients regarding available testing options and explore the risks and benefits of testing.
- Complete chart notes or summaries of the counseling session for the family, medical records, and the referring physician with guidance from a senior genetic counselor; provide backup support for other genetic counselors in the department.
- Provide appropriate written information to families about support groups and resources for their specific disorder or circumstance; facilitate referrals as needed; respond to patient's questions/concerns in a timely manner.
- Triage of questions from administrative staff, outside hospitals, and physicians.
Advocacy
- Promote genetic disease awareness.
Research
- Review current literature and recommended guidelines for upcoming patients.
- Provide up-to-date information regarding clinical trials and/or research as they relate to the patient care.
- Remain up-to-date with current genetic literature.
Education
- Attend regional and national meetings and disseminate information learned at the following genetic counselor meeting.
- Actively participate in monthly journal club.
- Achieve genetic counseling board certification.
- Serves as supervisor/coordinator for genetic counseling student rotations
- Performs mid-rotation and end-rotation review of student
- Communicates progress and goals to other genetic counselors working with the student
Benefits That Support You:
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
- Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
- Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more
Why Join Us:
- Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
- Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
- Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
- Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10213 Genetic CounselingPay Range
$73,195.20 - $121,971.20Day Shift
Who We Are: Children’s National Rare Disease Institute (CNRDI) is a first-of-its-kind center focused exclusively on advancing the care and treatment of children and adults with rare genetic diseases. We provide a medical home for patients and families seeking the most advanced care and expertise for rare genetic conditions that remain largely unknown to the general medical community.
We coordinate the multidisciplinary care of children with genetic, metabolic and undiagnosed disorders in collaboration with primary care physicians and specialists from other divisions at Children’s National. Additionally, every geneticist here works in concert with a genetic counselor to manage both the clinical and practical aspects of treatment. The research interests of our practitioners ensure the timeliest and most thoughtful care for our patients.
About the Role :
The Genetic Counselor II will be responsible to provide genetic counseling services to patients through CNH on site or at designated outreach centers. Obtain medical and family histories, review pertinent medical records, counsel families regarding underlying diagnosis/medical findings including natural history and inheritance pattern (if applicable), and write counseling letters when indicated. Involvement in student supervision, as well as promotion of genetic disease awareness. Responsibilities also include the triage of questions received from administrative staff, outside hospitals, and other physicians.
Minimum Education
Master's Degree ABGC/ACGC accredited genetic counseling training program (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
2 years practicing genetic counselor (Required)
2 years experience in student supervision (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Foster student trainee growth.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Licensure & Certification Board certified. (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Patient Services
- Obtain medical and family history of patients and review pertinet medical records.
- Perform risk assessment and discuss the pattern of inheritance pertinent to the specific disorder(s) that have been diagnosed in the family, and review recurrence risks for at-risk family members.
- Perform a psychosocial assessment and provide psychosocial support; counsel patients regarding available testing options and explore the risks and benefits of testing.
- Complete chart notes or summaries of the counseling session for the family, medical records, and the referring physician with guidance from a senior genetic counselor; provide backup support for other genetic counselors in the department.
- Provide appropriate written information to families about support groups and resources for their specific disorder or circumstance; facilitate referrals as needed; respond to patient's questions/concerns in a timely manner.
- Triage of questions from administrative staff, outside hospitals, and physicians.
Advocacy
- Promote genetic disease awareness.
Research
- Review current literature and recommended guidelines for upcoming patients.
- Provide up-to-date information regarding clinical trials and/or research as they relate to the patient care.
- Remain up-to-date with current genetic literature.
Education
- Attend regional and national meetings and disseminate information learned at the following genetic counselor meeting.
- Actively participate in monthly journal club.
- Achieve genetic counseling board certification.
- Serves as supervisor/coordinator for genetic counseling student rotations
- Performs mid-rotation and end-rotation review of student
- Communicates progress and goals to other genetic counselors working with the student
Benefits That Support You:
- Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
- Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
- Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
- Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more
Why Join Us:
- Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
- Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
- Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
- Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams
The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.
Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.
Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.
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Counselor Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a counselor job in Washington?
Target the sectors that drive counselor hiring in Washington: federal agencies, nonprofit social service organizations, community mental health clinics, and DC Public Schools. Jobs concentrate in neighborhoods like Columbia Heights, Congress Heights, and near the Capitol Hill corridor. A candidate who combines clinical or programmatic experience with familiarity with DC's specific funding landscape, including community-based grant programs and city-contracted services, stands out in local searches.
Which companies hire counselors in Washington?
Companies currently hiring counselors in Washington include Community Link, Samaritan Inns, and Eckerd Connects, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Washington's employer mix is distinctive, blending federal contractors, large nonprofit service providers, and DC government agencies that fund mental health, workforce development, and school-based counseling programs across all eight wards.
Are there remote counselor jobs in Washington?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on specialty, since roles requiring direct client contact or school placement are almost always on-site, while case management coordination and career counseling skew more remote-friendly. About 33% of counselor openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of November 2026. Telehealth-oriented behavioral health roles and workforce development counselors supporting federal programs tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility in this market.
How can I get a counselor job in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Washington is through community-based nonprofits and DC government-contracted social service organizations, which regularly hire case aide, community health worker, and peer support specialist roles that build toward full counselor positions. DC's dense network of workforce development programs, youth-serving agencies in Wards 7 and 8, and federally funded community mental health centers often hire entry-level candidates who demonstrate lived experience, bilingual skills, or a relevant bachelor's degree.
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