QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship

Portland Mental Health & Wellness (PMHW) is launching a new program that is partially funded through the Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative Clinical Supervision Expansion Program (Round 2).

Through this grant, PMHW plans to build upon its successful eight-year record of offering high-quality clinical supervision and clinical services.

The program will consist of two cohorts and an at least 16 month commitment. One cohort will be a BIPOC affinity track consisting of four associates and the other will be an LGBTQIA2S+ affinity track also consisting of four associates. The defined boundaries of each cohort is arbitrary; our intention is to account for intersectional identities for a total of 8 pre-licensed associates to participate. Associates will have opportunities to get experience with both outpatient and intensive outpatient programs as well as attend didactic seminars and trainings to strengthen and specialize their skillsets.

Associates will be paired with supervisors who identify as either of Communities of Color or LGBTQIA2S+ or with a demonstrated record of providing culturally specific and responsive services to either or both of these groups.

Associates will be employed and required to complete at least 20 clinical encounters per week (or 230 contacts per calendar quarter) with supervision, training costs covered by the grant funding along with additional leveraged funds from PMHW. This program will serve to meet the intent and purpose of Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative and its Clinical Supervision Program by offering new supervision opportunities to clinicians with experience providing culturally and linguistically responsive care as well as providing training and supervision to associates that is rooted in health equity and culturally-based practices to address the diverse needs of Communities of Color and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.

Employment Opportunities

QT-BIPOC THERAPISTS RISING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM MANAGER

This is a brand new program and our primary focus is hiring a program manager to launch the QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship!

QT-BIPOC THERAPISTS RISING FELLOWSHIP ASSOCIATE THERAPISTS

We will begin accepting applications from masters associate therapists to the QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship in April, 2023. The anticipated start of the program is June 5th.

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You can learn more about working at PMHW on our Careers page.

Why Does PMHW Require Pre-Licensed Supervisees to Engage in Supervision & Didactic Training?

Developmental Transition
Pre-licensure supervision is an essential part of the development process for professionals transitioning into the counseling and psychotherapy profession after completing a masters or doctoral degree. It provides an opportunity for new professionals to learn from experienced mentors and to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed sustainably. Pre-licensure supervision helps to ensure that new professionals are prepared to meet the demands and expectations of their profession, and it provides a supportive and structured environment for them to learn and grow. Additionally, pre licensure supervision can help to reduce the risk of mistakes or errors that could have negative consequences for clients or patients, as well as for the reputation of the professional or the organization they work for.
Investment in the Development of Supervisees

PMHW requires a level of supervision, training and oversight that reflects our investment in providing supervisees with unparalleled support, mentorship and training.
Reputation
PMHW requires pre-licensed supervisees to engage in supervision and training in order to ensure that all of our providers are providing the highest quality of culturally-humble, socially-aware, humanistic, clinical care. PMHW has worked hard to embody these qualities and communicate them to our communities through the services we offer. Supervision and training for pre-licensed therapists helps to support those providers in living up to the reputation PMHW has cultivated and to show our communities how we put our aspirations into action.

LIABILITY
The reality is that pre-licensed practitioners are working under their supervisor’s license, which makes the supervisor liable for any negligence or harm caused by the supervisee. Additional supervision and didactic training helps protect patients, the supervisee, and the supervisor.
Lifelong Learning
Most graduate programs provide only a generalist level of training. As pre-licensed therapists move toward licensure, it is important to have access to a variety of therapy modalities, perspectives, and voices to help guide and inform each pre-licensed therapist’s own focus and areas of clinical expertise.
Gatekeeping, Evaluation, and Protecting the Public
Pre-licensed supervisees engage in supervision and didactic training to further support their capacity to make sound ethical, legal, and clinical decisions in their work with patients.
Multiple Perspectives vs. Solo Practice
One of the benefits of a supported group practice is the opportunity to be exposed to multiple perspectives, which contributes to a broader training experience and enhances professional identity development.