Clinical Therapist I:

LGBTQ+-Focused Clinical Therapist

 
 

CLASSIFICATION: 1.0 FTE SALARY, NONEXEMPT

COMPENSATION: DOE $56,720 - $60,632 PLUS BENEFITS*

SCHEDULE: FLEXIBLE, MON- FRI 8:30 AM-6 PM

LOCATION: HYBRID (IN-PERSON AND ONLINE)

REPORTS TO: CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Full Spectrum Therapy Mission Statement

To serve and empower the LGBTQ+ community through affirming counseling, care, and advocacy.

Who We Serve

Full Spectrum currently serves over 300 clients, ranging from youth and adolescents to couples and families. Over 90% of our clients are on Medicaid, which means we uniquely serve a population that otherwise may not have access to high-quality gender-affirming mental health services. 

We offer several therapeutic groups that are formed in response to community needs and provider passions; these groups offer our clinicians an opportunity to work together to explore a particular modality (such as somatics or art therapy) or mental health experience (such as social anxiety). While working at Full Spectrum, our clinicians are empowered to continue their professional journeys with our support. Current clinicians have secured continuing education in EMDR, psychedelic integration services, eco therapy, and more!

Full Spectrum Therapy Core Values

Serve the Community: Full Spectrum seeks to empower the LGBTQ+ experience through the advocacy and support of our clients. We aim to have staff who are personally connected to the communities we serve-- It’s not just counseling; it’s personal.

Create Strong Relationships: We believe everyone deserves affirming counseling-- we normalize, understand, and celebrate the LGBTQ+ experience. We care personally for each other—strong, supportive relationships are at the core of our work.

Liberation for All: We know diversity is strength and liberation is vital to good mental health. At Full Spectrum Therapy, diversity, equity, accessibility, and liberation are at the core of all we do. We believe in children’s human rights, including the right to self-determination. We are an accommodations-first employer—individualized, accommodative support is built into our workplace. Our vision is to eliminate mental health stigma by creating awareness and appreciation for mental health care within our team and community.

Quality is Key: Full Spectrum Therapy is committed to investing in quality. We focus on evidence-based practices. We are trauma-informed in all we do. We embrace constructive feedback. We believe treatment starts in the waiting room and aim to create the best atmosphere for our clients and our team. We offer top-of-the-line technology to make telehealth services an excellent experience for both provider and patient.

*Compensation will be based on years of experience, licensure type, and/or quantity/quality of KSA relevant to the position. Please note that FST offers a generous benefits package valued at +35% of the base salary.

Job Summary

Clinical Therapist 1 provides culturally responsive, specialized outpatient mental health treatment to LGBTQ+ children, adolescents, adults, and their families from all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Therapists offer evaluation, individual, group, relationship, family counseling, and/or case management. Timely documentation of clinical services consistent with program standards and relevant OARs is required.

What you’ll do

  • Provide affirming counseling services to youth and adults with a primary focus on the LGBTQ+ community. 

  • Work in a collaborative team environment focused on fostering collegial support and connection.

  • Attend weekly staff meetings, monthly clinical professional development trainings, and clinical consultation meetings.

  • Receive regular clinical supervision from an LGBTQ+-focused supervisor dedicated to your growth and development.

Who we’re looking for

  • You are committed to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ people.

  • You are looking to contribute to a collaborative team that cares personally and challenges directly.

  • You are as passionate about the work as you are about taking care of yourself as a therapist.

  • You’re a pro at email, google work suite, zoom, and Electronic Health Records.

  • You have strong documentation skills and you may have already worked with Medicaid documentation standards.

  • You are committed to maintaining a 55% caseload of direct service hours (with bonuses for going beyond).

  • You’re willing to roll up your sleeves to dive into new and exciting projects outside of day-to-day sessions as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical 

  • Provide quality counseling to a diverse set of clients (individuals, groups, and families of all ages) 

  • Coordinate client care with client providers as needed 

  • Provide assessments and write of letters of support for gender-affirming medical care 

  • Provide referrals and community resources to clients 

  • Examine and apply anti-oppression factors in clinical work 

  • Maintain professional ethical standards 

  • Maintaining the clinical record for each client and ensuring documentation meets all compliance standards set forth in organization policy and insurance contracts.

  • Additional services may include prescribing (if relevant), psychological evaluations (if relevant), and/or training facilitation

Administrative 

  • Timely documentation of client progress, treatment plans, assessments, diagnoses, and outcomes 

  • Practice mandatory abuse reporting and HIPAA standards 

  • Maintain complete client records via electronic medical record system 

  • Screen potential clients 

  • Schedule and coordinate care directly with clients 

  • Manage and maintain a full caseload 

  • Accurately report client and clinical contact hours 

  • Utilize various phone and computer technologies

Professional Development 

  • Participate in clinical supervision and continuing education as required by licensing board and state contracts and training that develops clinical skills.

  • Participate in formal and informal education around anti-oppression and intersectionality issues.

  • Join a close-knit multidisciplinary team with mandatory weekly team meetings, bi-monthly group supervision/consultation, and occasional community-building activities.

Your Experience

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  • Education: 

    • Master's (Required) such as:

      • Graduate degree in psychology

      • Graduate degree in art or music therapy

      • Graduate degree in a behavioral science field

      • Similar education acceptable as defined by OARs for the provision of QMHP-level services

  • License: 

    • Licensed or on track for licensure with the State of Oregon (OBLPCT)

    • LPC/LMFT/LCSW (Preferred)

    • Pre-licensed, Board-registered MSW/MFT/LPC Associate

    • QMHP Certification (Required)

    • PMHNP, PA, MD

    • Art Therapists must be registered with the Health Licensing Office

  • Must pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting, before starting

  • Fluent in English language at a clinical level.

    • Preference to those with second language fluency at a clinical level

  • Fully vaccinated with booster against COVID-19 (except in cases of ADA or qualifying religious exclusions per Oregon Health Authority) 

  • Must carry professional liability insurance (1m/3m) minimum

Applicants must have cultural competence in working with the LGBTQ+ community, as demonstrated by the following:

  • Knowledge of the impacts of oppression and persecution on mental health and daily functioning

  • Skill in trauma-informed care

  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in providing evidence-based treatment of mental health disorders

  • Experience providing care to transgender/gender diverse people and their families and/or have personal, familial, or deep friendship experiences within the transgender/gender diverse community.

  • Knowledge of WPATH Standards of Care and best practices for gender-related needs. Comfort providing services in alignment with WPATH SoC and industry-wide best practices.

  • Basic computer knowledge for the implementation of client information electronic record keeping. Proficient with GSuite and Zoom.

Personal Qualities

  • Social justice orientation and active experience building inclusive environments

  • Ability to solve complex problems in a community setting 

  • Self-reliant and independent, but able to ask for assistance when needed 

  • Committed to examining counter-transference and power dynamics 

  • Reliable, responsible, and organized with a strong work ethic 

  • Resilient; able to give and take direct constructive feedback

  • Capacity to maneuver grey areas and adapt to contextual needs

Working Conditions

This position requires occasional attendance at in-person staff meetings with the option for therapy to be performed in person or via telehealth. A successful candidate can expect to provide a minimum of 55% of the available clinical time as direct therapeutic service hours within 90 days of employment.

Due to the nature of working with people of varied developmental ages and stages, physical demands may vary significantly from client to client. Physical demands may include standing, sitting in chairs or the floor, walking 0.5 miles unassisted, wearing a mask for extended periods, using vision, hearing, dexterity, and the ability to lift ten pounds. Repetitive motion and varied treatment environments may occur. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions without compromising client care.

Benefits Overview*

  • Paid time off (21 paid holidays, including a full week in both summer and winter, and a bonus day off for your birthday)

  • 100% Employer-paid gold-level health insurance (plus dental and vision coverage)

  • Bonus opportunities!

  • Continuing education/off-site supervision budget*

  • Reimbursement for professional license and registration renewals*

  • Employee professional liability insurance and reimbursements for individual liability coverage (required) 

  • 401K with company match


*Example only, not a guarantee of benefits. Full details on benefits, limits, exclusions, and more are available upon request.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FST is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we know that diversity is our strength. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the job's essential functions. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the hiring manager before the recruitment close date. If you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process, don't hesitate to get in touch!

NOTE: Active clients of Full Spectrum Therapy or affiliated providers may not begin a professional relationship with Full Spectrum Therapy. By accepting a position with Full Spectrum Therapy, applicants become ineligible for clinical services during their service and after their position ends until all chances of collegial or personal relationships that may impact the person’s counseling have been removed due to professional turnover.

Complete the Full Spectrum Therapy Employment Application, which includes uploading a cover letter and resume. Please indicate that you're applying for the Clinical Therapist I position.