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Stand with Trans embraces people of all races, ethnicities, gender expressions, identities, ages, sexual orientations, religions, spiritualities, disabilities, and backgrounds without discrimination. We create an environment where all identities and their intersections belong and are uplifted. We acknowledge the troubling history of disproportionate discrimination and violence faced by transgender people of color; especially trans women of color who are the members of our community most likely to face fatal violence.

We are committed to dismantling the barriers faced by our community based on racism, sexism, queer-antagonism, and other discriminatory factors. These barriers include recent legislation like denying trans people from using the bathroom of their gender, barring trans people from participating in sports of their gender, and banning schools from teaching about LGBTQ acceptance.

We consciously work to oppose all forms of discrimination and foster a community where all peoples have equitable access to resources and opportunities of inclusion in a safe place. 

Stand with Trans is currently hiring. We invite you to send us a cover letter and a resume to Roz@standwithtrans.org for the job(s) listed below. 

Now Hiring:

Job Description

Position:             Director of Clinical Services

Reporting to:     Executive Director

Location:            Southeastern Michigan

Summary

The Director of Clinical Services will be instrumental in building a behavioral health therapy program at Stand with Trans. This role will work alongside the executive director to identify the best practices required to launch this program. This includes making recommendations for HIPAA compliant software, insurance billing and paneling, virtual vs in-person therapy, ideal location for in-person services, and more. We are looking for a person who is passionate about working with young people and who welcomes the opportunity to address challenges with those who are marginalized, including LGBTQ+ youth of color. We are seeking a strong leader who is dedicated and determined to improve the mental wellness of the youth we serve.

This is a full-time salaried position ($80,000/year) with paid holidays, PTO, and health benefits.

Required Qualifications

• Licensed in the state of Michigan, LMSW
• 5+ years of clinical experience post graduate degree
• Significant personal and/or professional experience with the LGBTQ+ community with an emphasis on the “T”
• Supervisory experience, preferably with LLMSW therapists and masters level therapy candidates
• Lived and/or professional experience with transgender, two-spirit, bipoc, and/or non-binary individuals
• Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
• Cultural humility and a strong, demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and justice
• Experience and competence in providing care to youth
• Knowledge and experience in providing trauma-informed care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with and commitment to providing letters of support for gender affirming medical care
• Experience in providing telehealth therapy
• Trained and/or certified in evidence-based practices to ensure quality of service delivery
• Working knowledge of electronic health records software
• Understands best practice within social work practices, policies, and procedures
• Familiarity with and able to effectively practice the Code of Ethics on the National Association of Social Workers
• Familiarity with a wide variety of effective clinical treatment options and the ability to develop, implement and monitor those options in practice with you
• Knowledge and comfort in working in a therapeutic setting with 10-24 years olds who may have emotional difficulties due to trauma

Primary Responsibilities

• Initially, identify and recommend software, practice location, billing options, insurance paneling process and more to launch the program
• Applying for and securing a license to provide behavioral health services and substance use services
• Longer term, see a pre-defined number of clients
• Interview, recruit, train, and supervise MSW student interns
• Maintain HIPAA compliance
• Contribute to the growth of the behavioral health program and oversee the ongoing updates based on evidence-based practices, informed by lived and clinical experiences
• Write letters of support for gender affirming care and review and sign-off on letters completed by LLMSW therapists on staff
• Become paneled at Stand with Trans with different insurance providers and accept insurance payments for therapy services
• Review and sign off on case notes and other documentation for therapists/care coordinators with a limited license
• Work with the Executive Director and other behavioral health program staff to regularly monitor and evaluate the program to identify and implement improvements
• Monitor client clinical data in the electronic records system and recommend improvements where necessary
• Build and maintain relationships with LGBTQ+ affirming organizations and professionals
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned

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