Staff Therapist (Part-time)

ABOUT US

Vada Counseling is a queer-owned group mental health practice that provides affirming, empowering, and accessible mental health care to LGBTQ+ Texans and their families. Our clients represent diverse cultures, identities, and abilities and deserve therapists who will affirm their experiences and support them without judgment. We’re looking for a queer-identified, social justice-oriented therapist with experience working with queer individuals. 

Our Values: Accessibility, Authenticity, Community, + Social Justice


ABOUT YOU

Qualified candidates will

  • Align with our values, including the necessity of gender-affirming care

  • Be licensed to practice therapy in Texas (LPC, LCSW, LMFT; provisional licensees under supervision may also be considered)

  • Identify as queer/part of the LGBTQ+ community

  • Have experience providing trauma-competent, LGBTQ+ affirming care

  • Use a theoretical approach that incorporates trauma-informed, person-centered, intersectional, culturally responsive therapy through a social justice lens

  • Understand the impact, both current and historical, of systemic oppression on the mental health of individuals, communities, and cultures


Ideal candidates may

  • Have prior experience teaching, providing school- or university-based therapy, or facilitating groups

  • Enjoy working with children, adolescents, and/or teens

  • Be multilingual (inclusive of all languages, including American Sign Language)

  • Have lived experience as part of the Global majority


ABOUT THE JOB

Duties + Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, supportive individual, couples, family, and/or group therapy to LGBTQ+ individuals and their families, including chosen family

  • Maintain an average of at least 30 direct client hours per month (that’s 7.5 per week)

  • Advocate for and with clients in various settings, including legal, educational, and medical environments as necessary

  • Complete progress notes and other paperwork in a timely manner

  • Respond to client appointment requests within 24 hours

  • Collaborate with clients’ treatment team as necessary

  • Make appropriate referrals to community resources


Salary + Perks - This is a part-time W2 position with:

  • Competitive pay: 60%/40% session rate split to start

  • Flexible schedule! You decide what specific days and hours you see clients

  • Chance to be part of a really cool, queer af team of therapists who regularly consult, collaborate, and vibe together

  • Drop-in consultation and support as well as weekly and monthly staff meetings

  • Opportunities to create your own groups, workshops, courses, blog posts, etc.

To apply, please fill out this form and email your resume to candice@vadacounseling.com