About Us

The KonTerra Group exists to support the health and effectiveness of organizations and their people. With a focus on supporting organizations working in challenging environments, we develop solutions that sharpen clarity, strengthen resilience, and incorporate learning in the workplace such as short-term counseling, critical incident management services, executive coaching, organizational resilience and more. Our government, NGO and private sector clients are diligently supported by a team of knowledgeable professionals who are passionate about the work we do.

The Opportunity

In preparation for an upcoming opportunity, KonTerra seeks a licensed Senior Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Washington, DC (DMV) area to fill a Program Manager role. The position is responsible for directing services, providing quality supervision for a team of counselors, and contributing to strategic discussions. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working in humanitarian assistance settings and/or with professionals working in that sector.

This is a hybrid role that will typically operate during U.S. Eastern Standard (EST) business hours. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensure
• A Master of Social Work degree
• At least twelve years of experience providing mental health counseling in a humanitarian context or supporting those engaged in humanitarian response
• At least four years of experience managing teams of counselors
• Demonstrated skills in individual counseling and group therapy
• Experience delivering trauma-informed counseling
• Experience providing psychological first aid training
• Proficiency in English

Your application will stand out if you have…

• Experience with multicultural populations, high-risk locations, or high-risk functions
• Experience providing pre- and post-assignment consultations
• An active Secret US Government security clearance
• Ability to travel internationally at short notice
• Experience supporting individuals and mission-specific teams in the aftermath of critical incidents
• Experience in consulting on work-related stress
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and beliefs

The KonTerra Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.