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QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Associate Therapist
(Professional Counselor Associate, Marriage & Family Therapy Associate, or Clinical Social Work Associate)
Location: Portland, OR
Supervisor: QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Program Manager
Employee Classification: Exempt (Salaried), Full-Time
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Compensation: $68,250.00 annually
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Primary Function:
As healers, QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Associate Therapists offer a range of services that support the mental and emotional well-being of individuals, families, and communities. They promote and facilitate the attainment of optimal mental health through prevention, treatment, and maintenance services.
Therapists work collaboratively with patients, their families, and other healthcare providers, recognizing that all voices are important and deserve to be heard. They provide culturally sensitive and responsive care, acknowledging the impact of historical trauma and colonization on the mental health of communities and individuals.
In their work, therapists may offer therapy services, both individual and group, that center the experiences and knowledge of patients. They prioritize the empowerment and agency of patients, recognizing their unique identities and strengths, and support them in developing and using their own coping skills and strategies.
Therapists also offer ongoing maintenance services that support the sustainability of mental and emotional well-being. They recognize the importance of long-term care and work with patients to identify and address any obstacles to maintaining their mental health.
Overall, therapists approach their work with humility, respect, and a commitment to decolonizing and liberating mental health care. They prioritize the well-being and self-determination of patients, their families, and their communities, recognizing their intrinsic value and inherent dignity.
Essential Functions:
- Provide holistic assessment and care that includes consideration of the patient’s social, cultural, and historical contexts, as well as their mental and physical health status
- Ensure that informed consent is obtained and prioritizes the patient’s agency and safety
- Ensure that patients are informed about their rights, including their right to refuse treatment, and provide advocacy and support when needed
- Ensure that patient records are kept confidential and secure, and that any sharing of information is done in accordance with the patient’s wishes and legal requirements
- Collaborate with the patient to co-create a personalized care plan that is respectful of their autonomy and priorities
- Use evidence-informed and culturally-responsive practices that prioritize patient empowerment and well-being
- Work in collaboration with community-based specialists, traditional healers, and other healthcare providers to support holistic and culturally-relevant care
- Engage in once weekly 1-hour individual clinical supervision with paired clinical supervisor.
- Engage in biweekly 2-hour group clinical supervision.
- Engage in biweekly 2-hour experiential training.
- Optional: attend 2-hour didactic seminars
- Engage in bi-weekly 1-hour team meeting.
- Engage in ongoing education and self-reflection to critically examine and challenge systemic injustices in the mental health system
- Recognize and address the impact of systemic oppression, racism, and colonization on mental health and well-being, and work to dismantle these systems of harm
- Use a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes safety, choice, and empowerment, and avoids retraumatization
- Acknowledge and respect the wisdom and knowledge of patients, their families, and communities, and work to ensure their meaningful participation in their care
- Engage in ongoing self-care and self-reflection to mitigate the risk of vicarious trauma and burnout
- Participate in clinical supervision and training that is culturally-responsive and critical of oppressive systems and practices
- Ensure that clinic policies and procedures are respectful of patient autonomy and safety, and challenge any policies that perpetuate systemic harm
- Advocate for systemic change in the mental health system, including increased access to care, resources, and support for marginalized communities.
- Clinical Encounter Expectations: QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Associate Therapists are considered full-time employees and are required to complete 241 qualifying encounters in a 13 week calendar quarter, which is equivalent to a minimum of 21 encounters per week. This calculation presumes a practitioner is working 11.5 weeks of the 13 week quarter. Practitioners can always choose to complete more than 21 encounters per week, but the minimum expectation is at least 21 completed encounters per week. Additional activities including our BIPOC Affinity Group and a percentage of any paid time off contribute to meeting this requirement. While initially building their caseload, a practitioner is expected to undertake 2 new patient intakes per workday, or up to 8 intakes per workweek.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Required: a masters degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field required.
- Required: appropriate board approved supervision agreement or licensing required.
- Required: at least one (1) year of clinical experience post-graduation
- Demonstrate competence and humility in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, class, ability et al
- Demonstrate commitment to the preservation of a workplace which embraces diversity
- Demonstrate commitment to confidentiality of patient and employee information
- Communicate professionally and effectively with patients and clinicians
- Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and organization
- Demonstrate patience: being patient with people who may have trouble communicating or understanding what is happening is imperative for this position
- Follow policies and procedures to contribute to the administrative efficiency of the practice, taking initiative to suggest and develop those that may be needed
- Ability to work with Mac OS & Google Workspace
Portland Mental Health & Wellness offers a competitive benefits package for full time employees that includes:
- Paid Vacation Time (80 hours per year, accrued)
- Paid Health Leave (40 hours per year)
- Paid Floating Holiday Hours (80 hours per year)
- All Paid Time Off Contributes to Clinical Encounter Hours
- Medical and Vision Insurance – Kaiser Permanente of the Northwest (choice of three plans)
- Dental Insurance
- Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account, Health Care
- Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care
- Commuter Benefits – Choice of Subsidized TriMet Pass or Limited Parking Reimbursement
- 401K Retirement Plan – Up to 4% Company Match Once Eligible
- Discounted Enrollment with Student Loan Tutor
- 10% Discount on Vitamins & Supplements Through Fullscript
- Limited Access to Columbia Sportswear Employee Store
- OnPoint Community Credit Union Group Banking Benefits
- Free Access to Continuing Education Platforms
- Weekly Clinical Consultation Groups
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $68,250.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97214
