Telehealth Therapist

Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center was founded in 1989 with a mission to provide a welcoming space where people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and cultures can find support and unconditional acceptance, and where they can learn, grow, socialize and feel safe.

Affirmations is so much more than a beautiful building in the heart of a vibrant city (Ferndale). Affirmations protects our right to live our authentic lives safely and with integrity. Affirmations is the hopes and dreams of our youth and the antidote to isolation for our seniors. Affirmations is the promise of recovery to those that struggle with addiction and a safe harbor for those struggling to come out

If our mission aligns with yours, we encourage you to consider joining us!

About the Role:

The Telehealth Therapist is a Full-time, exempt, remote position. They will play a crucial role in providing accessible and culturally competent mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community. Their responsibility will be to connect with clients through virtual therapy, and contribute to the overall mission of our organization by fostering emotional well-being, resilience, and empowerment. The pay range for this position is ($50,000 - $55,000 per year).

About You:

● Master's or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.

● Licensed as a mental health professional in the state of Michigan(LCSW, LMSW, LPC, LMFT, Psychologist).

● Experience in providing telehealth services and a strong understanding of ethical considerations related to remote therapy.

● Passion for and commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy and mental health support.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a virtual team environment.

● Experience with and commitment to providing letters of support for gender affirming medical care

● Education and/or experience providing care and therapy to youth

● Knowledgeable and experienced in trauma-informed care

● Familiarity with EHR software

● Experience maintaining HIPAA compliance

Don’t precisely meet all of the requirements above but you’re still interested? At Affirmations, we understand a bulleted list isn’t all there is to a person. Your unique personality, skills, and experiences may be exactly what we need. We encourage you to apply anyway!

If you’re interested in joining an organization that prioritizes employee wellness, values a culture of belonging, and is constantly evolving to fulfill the mission statement, https://goaffirmations.org/job/telehealth-therapist/

Additional Benefits:

● Affirmations offers a generous benefits package, including:

● Health, dental and vision coverage

● 401k

● Life. short-term disability and long-term disability insurance - No cost to employees

● Hybrid work options

● Generous paid time off

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Affirmations will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary to allow an individual with a disability to apply for and/or perform the essential functions of a position. Please reach out to our HR team to request an accommodation. It is the policy of Affirmations to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliation, veteran status, familial status, physical or mental disability status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, genetic information, misdemeanor arrest record, military status, veteran status, or other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state or federal law. The policy applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits and all other aspects of employment.

At Affirmations we believe that diversity is a strength, and that services for LGBTQ+ people need to be relevant and responsive to the needs of those most marginalized in our communities. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from people with marginalized identities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Remote
• Telehealth

Work Location: Remote