Clinical Therapist Trainee (Therapist)
About The Position
Roots Wellness Center treats co-occurring disorders through a social justice lens and works to address racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare. The Clinical Trainee Therapist supports anti-oppressive, anti-racist, and trauma-responsive practice while providing clinical services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in the community, in clients’ homes, at the office, and through telehealth. The role includes diagnostic assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, documentation, care coordination, and participation in supervision and training. The position is part-time and requires at least 15–20 billable hours per week.
Requirements
- Master’s degree and one of the listed credentials: LGSW, LICSW, MA (LPCC), MA (LMFT), or LP.
- Comfort, proven experience, and interest in working with staff and stakeholders across identities and backgrounds, including age, developmental and acquired disabilities, religion, spirituality, ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, relationship structure, and Indigenous identity.
- Ability to provide culturally sensitive, advocacy-oriented, and client-centered services.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
- BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply.
- LGBTQ candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide in-home services and use telehealth as needed.
- Provide a minimum of 15–20 billable hours per week.
- Carry a caseload of 10–12 ongoing clients; conduct 2–4 diagnostic assessments per week to account for cancellations.
- Be open to facilitating community-based groups.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and provide de-westernized therapy.
- Develop treatment plans.
- Provide ongoing individual psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families at the office, in homes, and/or virtually.
- Provide culturally sensitive, advocacy-oriented, and client-centered services.
- Encourage client retention and maintain regular communication.
- Coordinate services with other health care providers to ensure clients receive adequate services.
- Complete adequate service documentation, including progress notes.
- Participate in department clinical supervision, other meetings, and a monthly group training session.
- Ensure compliance with DHS and insurance regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
