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Mental Health Professional

Clinical Job Opportunity

Now hiring!

Affirming Therapy Center in San Diego is excited to hire our next California Licensed or Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professional!

Are you a psychotherapist with special interests and training in s*xual health?

Affirming Therapy Center (ATC) is a growing group practice and is seeking mental health professionals to join the team. ATC specializes in serving communities of gender, s*xuality, and relationship diversity (GSRD), including LGBTQ, lifestyle, k*nk, and industry professionals. Above all, we are looking for therapists with a desire to serve – in a non-judgmental, open, and affirming way – s*xual-minority communities and clients who have s*xual health concerns.

Benefits of becoming an Affirming Therapy Center Therapist:

· Furnished office for one to two days per week (optional);

· May work remotely from the comfort of your own home or office;

· Clinicians set their own days and hours they wish to work;

· Dedicated cell phone;

· Access to Simple Practice (an EHR system);

· Office internet;

· Managed Psychology Today account;

· Membership in AASECT and ICEEFT;

· Partial reimbursement for GSRD-related training and for networking;

· Sick pay;

· 401(k) program;

· Clinical team consultations;

· Monthly AASECT supervision;

· Advantages of collaborating and working in a group.

Clinicians profiles are included on our website and on various online directories. Some client referrals are expected but not guaranteed. Professional networking is encouraged to help build a referral network.

Clinicians are W-2 employees. Clients are private pay and out-of-network. We provide a competitive compensation plan based on client fee collection. Please see our website for current client fees.

NOTE: Pay scale as displayed on Indeed and Glassdoor for Affirming Therapy Center do not accurately represent ATC’s compensation. Pay scale will be discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications:

· Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist) via California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

· Pre-Licensed Mental Health Professional (AMFT, ASW, APCC, or Associate Psychologist) via California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

· Experience and additional training in Couple’s Therapy. Emotionally Focused Therapy externship is required. Core Skills Training is necessary for relationship therapy referrals.

· Additional training in basic S*x Therapy principles and interventions.

· Specialized knowledge, training, and passion for working with lifestyle and poly.

Affirming Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, s*x, gender identity or s*xual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and a résumé or CV to Work(at)AffirmingTherapyCenter.com.

Please include answers to the following questions:

1) What most piqued your interest about this position and what do you hope to gain from it?

2) Do you have experience working with gender, s*xuality, and/or relationship diversity? If so, please describe your work, including length of experience, primary modality, and what you find most fulfilling about this work.

3) What does s*x-positivity mean to you?

4) Please indicate your level of Emotionally Focused Therapy Training.

5) Are you a K*nk-Knowledgeable and/or Poly-Knowledgeable professional? If so, please explain additional education, readings, trainings, and professional experiences regarding K*nk and/or Non-Monogamy.

6) What types of clients are you most comfortable with? Least comfortable with?

7) What are you most excited to contribute to Affirming Therapy Center by joining the team?

8) What are your plans in the next 2-5 years? Do you hope to open your own private practice?

9) What are your available / preferred days and times to work, both in-office and telehealth?

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $75.00 – $125.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: One location