LGBTQIA+ Affirming Licensed Therapist

JOB TYPE:

• Full-time; Fee For Service (60% split); W2 Employee

OFFICE LOCATION(S):

• Hybrid Remote - Wexford Office Location and Telehealth options

REPORTS TO:

• Clinical Manager

COMPENSATION:

• $60 - $81/hour estimated based on fee for service/split reimbursement

ABOIUT OUR GROUP PRIVATE PRACTICE

Interested in private practice? Nervous about making the transition from community mental health agencies? Join us and see how we make it fun and easy to be part of a group practice that functions like an extended family

At Open Space Counseling, Consulting & Wellness (Open Space CCW), our mission is to eliminate fear of judgment as a barrier to personal growth and wellness. Open Space CCW was founded in 2018 with a vision of creating a safe, inclusive, and progressive space where people can move from merely surviving to truly thriving--for both our employees and our clients. We have created a safe space that is a “one-stop shop” for anyone who feels “other” or believes that their “stuff” will be judged. Our priority is to create a family-like atmosphere among our team where autonomy and self-care are a major part of our culture (and not just talked about). Open Space CCW is a LGBTQIA+ affirming, relationship minority affirming, and racial justice-oriented therapy group. Join our growing team

WORKPLACE CULTURE - WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO WORK HERE?

• We swear. We have tattoos & piercings. We have colorful hair. We are a team of fun and accepting misfits who show up authentically as ourselves to serve our communities
• We are advocates, and practice from an anti-oppressive framework. That means we call out bullsht when we see it and work to disrupt systems that are harmful.
• We actually enjoy spending time together - sometimes that looks like going to happy hours together and dancing, playing virtual game nights, sharing funny stories through virtual PowerPoint parties, finding the most ridiculous memes, emo prom night pool parties, etc. The point is we like to connect together as humans
• Nearly every employee in a leadership, management, or supervisor capacity has been promoted internally. We want to support your growth and passion no matter what form that looks like.
• We don't work in silos. Everyone here works collaboratively and we value your opinion - you’ll never feel isolated.
• We like REALLY love fur-babies here. Send us photos of your pets, we want to see them. Many of our animals join us during our online group supervision sessions and team meetings - trust us, we want to meet them
• We provide all of our pre-licensed therapists with a licensure supervisor who is not your immediate manager, so you can show up authentically with doubts, fears, and insecurities in supervision and not have to worry about that being held against you. We want you to grow and combat that imposter syndrome that we all have as therapists
• We recognize almost everyone comes to work with a history of workplace trauma and toxic workplace cultures - we will actively work to undue that damage here and make space for you to breathe a little easier.

WHAT BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

• Full-Time status is only 25 billed sessions per week - hello work/life balance
• Flexible schedule - want to work a hybrid schedule of in person and remote? Want to be off every Friday? Are you a night owl and want to start your day at 12PM and not work mornings anymore? You can do all of that here - we will work with YOU to create your utopian schedule. Our only requirement is to offer three evening sessions starting at 5PM or later, OR choose any three session times on the weekend if that's more your thing and don't like evenings. This is to help your caseload with clients who are a great fit but have 9 - 5 jobs and need flexible appointments.
• Monthly QSEHRA Healthcare Reimbursement for Full-Time employees - This is a monthly allowance we reimburse you for your healthcare premium or medical expenses (We can help you navigate the healthcare Marketplace if you are in need of an insurance plan--it’s not scary, we promise)
• Company Paid Short Term & Long Term Disability, at no cost to you. We want to protect your paycheck if you're ever ill or injured and need to be out of work for an extended period of time.
• Company Paid Life + AD&D Insurance, at no cost to you. Have peace of mind knowing you have coverage in case the worst should happen.
• CEU Reimbursement for clinical trainings, licensure renewal, professional development, conferences, etc.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Thanksgiving & Winter Holidays, and Paid Jury Duty & Bereavement Leave.
• Paid PRIDE Day Pride is kind of a big deal around here--take any day off in June and celebrate pride however feels right to you
• Free parking in our East End & Wexford locations, as well as parking reimbursement.
• Group Supervision held weekly - consult with a team of knowledgeable and experienced therapists
• Individual Licensure Supervision held weekly - offered at no cost to you (and with no time back owed), but we do pay our licensure supervisors to promote fairness and options for additional streams of income.
• We handle all of the insurance credentialing processes and re-attestations so you don't have to worry about this.
• We pay for your malpractice and liability insurance coverage.
• We pay for all of your therapist directories and handle all of the efforts to market your specialties and build your client caseload for you.
• We pay for all of your HIPAA-compliant platforms including email, individual phone extension, electronic health record, faxing services, etc.
• Our Intake department learns about who you are as a therapist, your ideal clients, modalities you use, and presenting concerns that you are specialized in and matches clients with you based on the best therapeutic fit.
• Our Billing department handles everything related to insurance payments and collecting payments from clients, and works diligently to get you paid timely.
• Want to grow into a licensure supervisor? Become a clinical manager? Interested in exploring new opportunities outside of the therapy room? Our People & Culture department is specially equipped to help you with coaching and career support to find your zone of genius.
• Our support and non-clinical teams do everything behind the scenes to handle administrative burdens so you don't have to worry about this and can show up and just be a badass therapist.

ABOUT THE POSITION + THE BEST FIT:

The Independently Licensed Therapist (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) will be responsible for providing competent and affirming psychotherapy with the LGBTQIA+ community, various relationship types (i.e. consensual non-monogamy, open relationships), and other marginalized identities. We value EVERYONE here. This position will help to further Open Space CCW’s mission of providing affirming and competent care to anyone who has felt ‘othered’.

Therapists will NOT be responsible for any business management tasks, billing, tracking reimbursements, verifying insurance benefits, charging clients, maintaining and managing an office, etc. we provide all of this through our support teams.

We are actively seeking therapists with one or more of the following experience/specialty listed below based on the client populations we serve:

• Working with members of marginalized identities such as LGBTQIA+ community, BIPOC community, Neurodiverse communities, Relationship minorities (ENM/Poly affirming), Sex positive & Kink affirming.
• Relationship counseling
• Complex Trauma and PTSD
• Disordered Eating and HAES
• Chronic Illness & Pain
• Pregnancy & Postpartum
• Sex Positive & Sexuality counseling

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform on-site and/or remote clinical counseling services to clients of Open Space CCW, as scheduled, and in accordance with company policies.
• Regular and reliable attendance and timely arrival to work is required.
• Be properly licensed and abide by all laws, rules, regulations, and codes of ethics that are binding upon or applicable to the services performed for Open Space CCW.
• Respond to clients’ requests for service or calls within 24 business hours whether such requests are made in person, by phone, voicemail, etc. or through the Open Space CCW website.
• Timely completion of written records for each client including, but not limited to: intake notes, progress notes, treatment plans, termination notes, contract notes, and other forms or documents which may be needed or required from time-to-time by Open Space CCW or third parties in conjunction with the treatment of the client within a timely fashion (within 48 hours of session time).
• Keep client files accurate and up to date.
• Attend all staff meetings and training as directed by Open Space CCW leadership team.
• Conduct and regulate counseling services in a professional manner so as to maintain and increase the goodwill and reputation of Open Space CCW. Be respectful of, cooperative and collaborative with co-workers.
• Passion for working with others (being collaborative) and helping our team members grow and learn.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of experience working as a counselor, clinical social worker, or marriage & family therapist; and
• Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree in counseling or social work related field; and
• Active, unrestricted license (LPC/LCSW/LMFT) in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Experience in working with clients across the spectrum of gender, sexual and relationship minorities, and committed to affirming equality and diversity.
• Does not have their own solo private practice or work in another group practice.
• Ability to hold a minimum of 25 client sessions per week (full time status).
• Alignment with Open Space CCW’s mission, vision, and values - excited by furthering our mission to eliminate fear of judgment as a barrier to personal growth and wellness.
• Organized, detail oriented, and thrives in a team oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently, utilizing verbal and verbal communication skills when assistance is needed.

WE ONLY CONSIDER APPLICATIONS WITH COVER LETTERS - SEE BELOW

Interested candidates can submit the following via the Apply button or on our careers page and include the information below:

• A cover letter expressing why you feel you would be a good fit for our practice We want to understand why you want to be part of this team and serve the communities we work with.
• Your resume or CV.

We love attention to detail. In fact, just to prove that you are detail oriented--when you apply for this position, at the top of your cover letter you must include "I have found my type of peeps." (Yep, that's our way to sort out the people who blanket send their resume to anyone and everywhere, from the folks who are truly interested in this position) We are committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring and business decisions. Queer, trans, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply