Gender Health Licensed Clinician

FLSA Status

Job Role Summary

The Gender Health Licensed Clinician completes program intakes/biopsychosocial evaluations (BPSE) of transgender and gender-diverse clients to develop an integrated diagnostic summary. This position provides a variety of individual therapeutic interventions and is familiar with best practices for effective psychotherapy This position has a comprehensive understanding of the risks/benefits of gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and surgery.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health’s mission: Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable populations of Marion County
• Models Eskenazi Health’s values
• Completes biopsychosocial evaluation (BPSE) of gender-diverse clients to develop an integrated diagnostic summary
• Prepares a clinical treatment plan, reevaluating and updating at intervals determined by guidelines
• Evaluates readiness for gender-affirming care as needed
• Assesses coexisting mental health concerns and distinguishes these from gender dysphoria 
• Assesses current psychosocial needs
• Assesses for co-occurring substance use 
• Assesses patient’s ability to provide informed consent and understanding of risks/benefits of gender-affirming care
• Helps create post-operative care plan if needed
• Provides care to stabilize coexisting mental health/substance use issues
• Identifies barriers to care and community resources, and assists in linking gender-diverse clients to appropriate resources and services
• Has a comprehensive understanding of the risks/benefits of gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and surgery
• Communicates clearly between members of the multidisciplinary treatment team
• Manages a caseload of gender-diverse clients by identifying therapeutic, rehabilitative, and case management needs; engages other team members in meeting these needs as may be indicated
• Performs a variety of individual, family and group therapeutic interventions for gender-diverse clients as needed, and is familiar with best practices for a variety of client populations, including gender-diverse clients
• Completes documentation of activities and written reports in an accurate and timely manner, including letters of recommendation for gender-affirming care 
• Continuously evaluates clients' mental status, reporting progress to the team
• Provides indirect service to external agencies and community through consultation and education
• Interprets and applies service and billing procedures according to client needs; completes billing according to guidelines for timeliness and accuracy
• Alters activities/behaviors to reflect and ensure adequate care which is appropriate to the age of the clients served
• Serves as a clinical resource for less experienced staff

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in human service field and licensed in clinical work (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience providing clinical mental health services
• State licensed for independent practice
• Valid Indiana driver’s license
• Experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, and specifically gender-diverse clients, is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of and ability to implement a strengths-based, community treatment model
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to be both clear and concise in written and verbal communication
• Advanced knowledge of gender diversity, psychiatric/addiction diagnoses, and understanding of their impact on behavior and all life domains
• Familiarity with and adherence to the WPATH Standards of Care 
• Knowledge about gender-diverse identities and expressions, and the assessment and treatment of gender dysphoria
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and their uses and side effects 
• Willingness and ability to work cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to use age-appropriate communication skills
• Knowledge of LGBTQ+ affirming language
• Ability to interpret and apply complex directives/information/regulations 
• Crisis intervention skills
• Leadership and team building ability
• Experience with clients who have substance use disorders, eating disorders, or autism spectrum disorder is encouraged