Liberation-Based Therapy LCSW, PLLC is a psychotherapeutic group practice focused on supporting mental health and wellness through the lens of liberation-based healing practices. The practice serves everyone with a focus on BIPOC, immigrant communities / stories, LGBTQIA2S+ and intimate partnerships, including integrated families and open relationship structures. We work with creatives, artists, activists, individuals, couples, families, and small groups.

We believe that within the therapeutic process, we can center reassurance, relief, resistance; and ways toward rest and creative activism. These ideals can be considerations for all of us to feel more connected to ourselves and our relationships. We reflect who we work with - everyone and anyone who sees themselves at the intersections or the crossroads.

This position includes providing diagnosis, mental status, direct treatment, performing client intake and assessments, developing treatment plans, and guiding the treatment process for clients toward a natural ending. The psychotherapist must be able to guide themselves with the code of ethics; adhering to client confidentiality standards, continued therapeutic training in their area of interest; participate in individual as well as group supervision. To foster greater client empowerment, all direct psychotherapy treatment duties are to be carried out through a client-centered, liberation-based perspective using evidence-based treatment modalities.

Delivering Individual, Couple and/or Family Therapy

• Work with children and adults using various modalities including individual, couple, family, and group therapy, as needed.
• Provide direct psychotherapy treatment – including noting diagnosis, mental status, assessments, and treatment planning. 
• Maintain accurate records and charting of client files. Ensure that client documentation is completed in a timely manner and within 48 hours of the client encounter. 
• Provide regular statistical reporting as required and within bounds of confidentiality regulations as requested by supervisory or administrative staff. 
• At times, care coordination with those providing psychiatric services, medical services and or psychological services, if needed.

Required Supervision and Meetings

Required Staff meetings are held three times a year. 

Required Supervision weekly supervision either individual and/or group. Tailor supervision plan to meet your needs. 

Optional: Peer supervision and special trainings available. 

Best practices for those who do well in this group practice setting: Self-starter, organized, open and honest communication skills, a willingness to work through issues that arise, Treats others with respect. Accepts and seeks feedback and consultation with supervisor and colleagues when needed. Good Judgment and seeks assistance when challenged regarding impact of personal and professional choices. Consistently makes decisions in keeping with organizational values, supervisor’s direction, and common sense.

• Has LSW and already had minimum of 1 year of experience in providing psychotherapy and/or some direct client contact experience. Internships ok. 
• Commits to at least 2 years with Liberation-Based Therapy, with a desire to grow in a self-starter, collaborative environment.
• Is available to meet clients' scheduling needs, which may include at least one weekend day, early mornings, and evenings. In person meetings with clients and monthly supervision. 
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of critical consciousness and structural/systemic challenges related to BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ issues, with the ability to integrate this perspective into therapeutic practice.
• Exhibits strong organizational skills and the ability to submit progress notes and respond to emails in a timely manner, following office policies.
• Comfortable working in person, virtually and networking within the field.
• Dedicated to clinical rigor with at least one modality: CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing as well as a psychotherapeutic viewpoint. 
• Strong communication skills.
• Bilingual, ASL or any culturally specific knowledge is a plus.

• 401k plan access
• Paid  Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation for eligible employees
• Paid Supervision and Staff Meetings
• Paid Psychology Today Profile
• Healthcare stipend for eligible employees
• Annual Education Credit Reimbursement
• Access to free Continued Education Resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Office Supplies Sign-on Bonus for new Therapists