Post-Graduate Behavioral Health Fellowship Program

Funding Support: Generously supported by a grant from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation

Program Type: Two-year postgraduate behavioral health fellowship

Geographic Scope: Washington, DC

Program Size

• Inaugural cohort: Four behavioral health fellows
• Ongoing years: Two fellows accepted per year

Program Highlights

• Two-year behavioral health fellowship cohort
• Designed for Licensed Graduate Social Workers (LGSWs) seeking clinical experience
• Integrated behavioral health services provided to underserved communities
• Clinical didactics and professional development
• Mentorship program
• Full-time employment during fellowship
• Direct experience with diverse patient population
• Formal supervision necessary to obtain independent licensure at fellowship completion
• Eligible for loan repayment at the end of the fellowship program
• Commitment requirement: Two years post-fellowship providing behavioral health services in greater Washington, DC area

About the Program

The Post-Graduate Behavioral Health Fellowship at Unity Health Care offers a unique opportunity to extend clinical social work experience with hands-on training supporting behavioral health needs of:

• Adults
• Children
• Adolescents
• Families
• Diverse underserved populations

The fellowship is housed within the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in the Nation's Capital and is generously supported by a grant from the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)
• Licensed Graduate Social Work (LGSW) licensing requirements for the District of Columbia met
• Criminal background checks completed by start of training program
• Minimum supervised direct service experience: Two years or more, typically received during field placements/clinical internships (work experience considered)
• Preferred: At least one year of clinical experience with mental health focus

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in multiple modalities of psychotherapy interventions
• Previous direct clinical experience with Integrated Behavioral Health
• Strong desire to provide clinical behavioral health services
• Interest in providing services to underserved communities with diverse populations
• Demonstration of commitment to Unity Health Care's mission

Diversity and Mission Alignment

• The program is seeking candidates from diverse backgrounds reflecting the communities served
• Applicants should demonstrate strong desire to provide clinical behavioral health services to promote Unity Health Care's mission of:
  • Reaching people wherever they are
  • Providing compassionate, comprehensive, high-quality health care
  • Making healthcare accessible to all
  • Advancing health equity in Washington, DC

Community Highlights

• Diverse and vibrant city with excellent culture
• Robust public transit
• Best parks and green space of major metropolitan areas

Leadership

• Program Director | Associate Director of Social Services: Tene' Washington, LICSW
  • Email: trwashington@unityhealthcare.org
  • Phone: 202-715-7968

Contact Information

• Program Email: BHfellowship@unityhealthcare.org
• Program Director Email: trwashington@unityhealthcare.org
• Phone: 202-715-7968
• Main Office Phone: 202-469-4699

Additional Information

Unity Health Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to reaching people wherever they are to provide compassionate, comprehensive, high-quality health care that is accessible to all and advances health equity in Washington, DC.

Application Process

Submit Application: Click "Apply Now" button on the program page or email BHfellowship@unityhealthcare.org

Contact for Inquiries

• Email: BHfellowship@unityhealthcare.org
• Program Director: Tene' Washington, LICSW
  • Email: trwashington@unityhealthcare.org
  • Phone: 202-715-7968

Program Components

Fellows will receive:

1. Clinical didactics
2. Professional development and mentorship
3. Full-time employment
4. Direct experience with patient population
5. Formal supervision necessary for independent licensure
6. Specialty track training
7. Access to multiple clinical sites