About this role
Role Description
Lyon-Martin Therapists are responsible for providing clinically appropriate outpatient mental health and co-occurring substance use disorder services to Lyon-Martin clients. As a specialist in queer, trans, and intersex (QTI) care, Lyon-Martin therapists are expected to have experience and a commitment to LGBTQIA+ community health care.
Primarily provide psychotherapy services. May also provide crisis intervention, brief behavioral interventions, psychosocial assessments for gender affirming surgery, group psychotherapy, appropriate internal/external referrals, and clinical case management. Maintain a high degree of professional competence and ethical standards. Work collaboratively as part of an integrated health care team. May be required to work some evenings.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of social work, marriage & family therapy, licensed professional clinical counseling program with a master’s degree or a school of psychology with a PsyD. or PhD. Culturally sensitive/humble and able to work with a diverse population. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Outlook, internet applications, Zoom, computer technology, and phone use. Experience working with lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex communities. Experience working with populations with varying disabilities, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and economic statuses. Experience working with people who do sex work, those experiencing homelessness, people who have challenges with mental illness and/or using drugs, those with a history of incarceration, and people of varying ages. An interest in and commitment to gender affirming health care and health care access for underserved populations.
Requirements
Licensing Requirements: Associate Therapists: Licensed in California as an ASW, AMFT or RPA. Licensed Therapists: California license as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC or Psychologist. Bilingual Spanish/English fluency; other bilingual or multilingual fluency preferred. EMDR training; DBT training; CBT training preferred.
Benefits
Employees regularly scheduled for 16+ hours per week are eligible for full benefits.