Hudson Guild

Fee for Service Therapist, TGQ Initiative

Hudson Guild

part-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $40 - $45 per hour

About the role

  • Provide individual therapy to LGBTQ+ adolescents, adults, and older adults using evidence-based therapeutic techniques (i.e. cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, etc.).
  • Maintain a caseload of 10-20 clients, with the expectation of at least 60% of assigned clients will be served through the TGQ initiative .
  • Conduct thorough assessments to understand the emotional, developmental, and psychological needs of clients.
  • Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and other professionals.
  • Support transgender/gender diverse individuals in managing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, and other emotional concerns.
  • Foster a safe and supportive environment to help transgender/gender diverse individuals be able to express themselves.
  • Regularly document and maintain accurate records of client progress and treatment outcomes.
  • If appropriate, work closely with families, schools, and other healthcare/social service providers to coordinate care and ensure the client's holistic needs are met.
  • Stay informed about the latest developments in matters related to gender affirming mental health care to provide high-quality care.
  • Participate in regular supervision and professional development opportunities.
  • Engage in data analysis processes conducted by the Evaluation and Quality team to determine strengths and areas for improvement and follow action steps in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process.
  • Assist in carrying out and participate in Community Building activities to support organizational effectiveness and outreach.
  • Other related duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
  • Valid state licensure as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or equivalent.
  • Experience providing therapy to LGBTQ+ individuals.
  • Experience working with transgender/gender diverse individuals is highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of gender identities, mental health disorders, and therapeutic techniques for LGBTQ+ clients.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with LGBTQ+ individuals and any collateral contacts who are also supporting each client.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with ethical guidelines in therapy practices.
  • Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting the mental health of transgender/gender diverse individuals.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Flexible scheduling within clinic operating hours, with a minimum commitment of 10 hours/week (Clinic hours: Monday-Thursday 9AM-8PM, Friday 9AM-5PM).

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
cognitive-behavioral therapydialectical behavior therapymotivational interviewingclient assessmentstreatment planningdata analysisContinuous Quality Improvement
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsempathypatiencecollaborationconfidentialityethical guidelines
Certifications
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)