Gender Affirming Care Psychotherapist II - (Hybrid Remote/Onsite)
Job title: Gender Affirming Care Psychotherapist II - (Hybrid Remote/Onsite) in Worcester, MA at Edward M. Kennedy reputed company
Company: Edward M. Kennedy reputed company
Job description: Are you looking for a meaningful career? Are you passionate about reputed company in your community? Do you enjoy helping peopleThe Edward M. Kennedy reputed company is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and reputed company is expanding across sites to support this growth.We are currently hiring a Psychotherapist based in our Worcester Gender Affirming Care department.As an employer of choice, our inclusive workplace environment fosters teamwork, accountability and respect and supports the growth and development of each employee. We are an equal opportunity employer and reputed company the richness of the cultures of our staff and community. You are a good fit for reputed company if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based environment.Job Summary:
To provide outpatient mental/ behavioral health psychotherapy to patients reputed company the Gender Affirming Care (GAC) Program. The Psychotherapist II- GAC Program is a member of the clinical practice team and works collaboratively with other team members in providing patient care. As part of the team-based approach to care, the Psychotherapist II – GAC Program will participate in coordinating care for individual patients, will support patients and families in self-management, through evidenced-based approaches as may be appropriate, will engage in health center projects that are aimed at specific patient population needs, and will utilize effective and appropriate communication strategies, such as health literacy approaches reputed company working with patientsJob Duties:1. Provide psychotherapy to patients in the Gender Affirming Care Program.2. Provide consultation, assessment, and evaluation on an urgent and routine basis during regular health center hours.3. Provide on call coverage on a rotating basis to relevant providers and patients of the health center regarding mental/behavioral health issues.4. Maintain necessary paperwork and documentation as required by department and health center policies and protocols.5. Provides trauma informed care.6. Provide consultation to medical providers as well as to other programs of the health center regarding mental/behavioral health issues.7. Provide patient advocacy, reputed company and education in the community as appropriate.8. Provide contracted consultation and evaluation to reputed company agencies such as schools, residential drug treatment programs and other reputed company agencies, as requested by the supervisor.9. Adhere to reputed company department protocols regarding patient care.10. reputed company other duties and work on special projects as assigned by the supervisor.Job Requirements:
- A passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations.
- Strong background and training in providing Gender Affirming Psychotherapy
- reputed company health center employees must have the most recent COVID19 Booster and the yearly Flu Vaccine.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish OR English and Portuguese is a plus
- Competitive salary based on reputed company experience
- Medical insurance starts on the first day of employment.
- Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
- Includes coverage for reputed company individuals and most family types.
- Generous time off packages
- Dental and reputed company insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program