Therapist and Gender-Affirming Care Specialist

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding assistance

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Therapist and Gender-Affirming Care Specialist to coordinate and deliver services for transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse students within Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS). This role leads the TransCare Team, provides direct clinical services, and collaborates with campus partners to monitor changes in laws and best practices affecting gender-affirming care.

The position offers hybrid work with on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed mental health provider in CO by date of hire.
• At least 2 years of professional psychotherapy experience.
• Experience delivering culturally responsive mental health services to diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide goal-focused individual therapy aligned with CAPS scope of care.
• Conduct initial screenings and coordinate treatment recommendations with students.
• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and triage services.
• Facilitate therapy groups and psychoeducational services as appropriate.
• Provide supervision or training to CAPS staff-in-training.

Skills

Licensed clinician

Leadership

Cultural responsiveness

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in psychology/social work/related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary

CU Boulder is searching for a Therapist and Gender-Affirming CareSpecialist! This position coordinates and supports the developmentand delivery of services for transgender, nonbinary, and genderdiverse students within Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS)and across CU Boulder. This position sits on the CAPS ClinicalEquity Team and reports to the Assistant Director of ClinicalEquity.

The role leads the interdisciplinary CU Boulder TransCare Team andserves as a primary resource for consultation, coordination,education, and program development related to gender-affirmingcare. This position provides direct clinical services to CUStudents, with a focus on serving those who identify as trans,nonbinary, or gender diverse. Additionally, the position works withcampus partners to stay informed of changes in laws, regulations,or professional guidance impacting the provision ofgender-affirming care, supporting the TransCare team in navigatingthese changes. The role provides relevant training across CUBoulder and Student Health & Wellbeing.

CU Boulder CAPS is a training clinic, and TransCare is a focus areafor our staff-in-training. As such, this position may provideprimary or secondary supervision for Post-Master's Social WorkFellows and/or Psychology Interns. This role may also providesupervision to staff in training including Post-Master's SocialWork Fellows; Psychology Interns, Psychology Practicum Studentsand/or Psychology Post-Doc Fellows.

This position collaborates with other campus departments as neededfor the treatment of CAPS students, ensuring individualexperiences, identities, and systemic factors are considered in allassessment, treatment referral, and training servicesprovided.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

The Divisionof Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide studentsupport and services dedicated to helping students becomesuccessful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CUBoulder.

Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS) supports the well-being,mental health, and academic success of students by providingcomprehensive clinical care, consultation, and outreach to thecampus community. CAPS also offers outstanding training, preparingthe next generation of mental health providers. The team ismulticultural and multidisciplinary, drawing from diverseprofessional backgrounds and theoretical approaches. As a department within the Division of Student Life, we work to createan affirming and welcoming environment where all identities andlived experiences are valued and where every student canthrive.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Patient Facing Clinical Care, Supervision, and Consultation

• Provide goal-focused individual therapy consistent with theCAPS scope of care.
• Conduct screening and initial therapy appointments and developcollaborative treatment recommendations based on student goals,needs, and available resources.
• Provide crisis assessment, intervention, and triage services asneeded.
• Facilitate therapy groups, workshops, Let’s Talk, and otherclinical or psychoeducational services as appropriate.
• Provide consultation, case management, and referrals to campusand community resources.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation inaccordance with CAPS and university standards.
• Provide supervision, consultation, or training to CAPSstaff-in-training that is consistent with professionalqualifications.
• Support CAPS and Clinical Equity Team initiatives designed toincrease access to culturally responsive mental health services andreduce barriers to care for historically underserved studentpopulations.

Administrative

• Attend assigned staff and team meetings.
• Deliver training to new CAPS staff and trainees onTransCare.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Maintain Electronic Medical Record (EMR) according to CAPSstandards.
• Participate in committees as assigned.

TransCare Coordinator

• Lead and coordinate the interdisciplinary TransCare Team,including facilitating meetings, establishing priorities,coordinating initiatives, and supporting communication andcollaboration among team members.
• Provide TransCare Initial Appointments to support studentaccess to gender-affirming care resources.
• Provide leadership for the ongoing development, implementation,and evaluation of TransCare services within CAPS and incollaboration with Student Health and Well-Being and campuspartners.
• Find opportunities to expand and improve services fornonbinary, transgender, and gender diverse students, withparticular attention to accessibility, continuity of care, studentexperience, and barriers to accessing services.
• Develop and maintain TransCare-related CAPS policies,procedures, clinical resources, referral information, and othermaterials.
• Provide consultation and training to CAPS clinicians and campuspartners.
• Collaborate with appropriate university partners to monitorchanges in federal and state laws, regulations, universitypolicies, and professional standards that may affectgender-affirming care and services.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with campus andcommunity providers and organizations serving transgender andgender diverse individuals to strengthen referral pathways andcontinuity of care.
• Partner with students, campus collaborators, andinterdisciplinary colleagues to identify emerging needs andopportunities to improve services.
• Participate in ongoing assessment of TransCare services andrecommend programmatic changes based on student needs, utilization,feedback, emerging standard methodologies, and availableresources.

What You Should Know

This position offers a hybrid schedule with 3 days required to beon-site.

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday,8 am - 5 pm. This role is not expected to work Universityrecognized holidays, evenings, or weekends, and will not be on callat any time.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this role is dependent on years of independentlicensure and education:

• Master’s degree: $71,500 – $89,392 annually.
• Doctorate degree: $81,400 - $101,769 annually.

Onboarding assistance is available within Student Life divisionguidelines.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's BestLarge Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks andprograms through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be inclusive. Be supportive. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• Licensed mental health provider (Psychologist, LPC, LCSW, orLMFT) in the State of Colorado by the date of hire. Forpsychologists, completion of an APA-accredited doctoral program andinternship.
• 2 years professional experience providing psychotherapy andpsychological assessment in a mental health setting.
• Experience providing brief therapy.
• Experience providing culturally responsive mental healthservices to diverse populations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of gender-affirming mental health careand the needs and experiences of transgender, nonbinary, and genderdiverse individuals.
• Experience with a range of clinical concerns, fromdevelopmental and adjustment concerns to more significantpsychopathology.
• Experience with mental health crisis assessment andintervention.
• Experience with electronic medical record keeping and clinicaldocumentation.
• Eligible for clinical privileges as determined by thedepartment's credentialing and privileging process.

What You Will Need

• Knowledge of and commitment to culturally responsive andgender-affirming clinical practice.
• Knowledge of current standards related to the mental health andwell-being of transgender, nonbinary, and gender diverse collegestudents.
• Ability to provide leadership within an interdisciplinary teamand cultivate effective collaboration across professionalfields.
• Ability to navigate complex and evolving clinical,institutional, legal, and regulatory environments whilecollaborating appropriately with university leadership, legalcounsel, and other subject-matter experts.
• Demonstrated ability to develop programs, procedures, training,and resources responsive to emerging student and organizationalneeds.
• Strong consultation, facilitation, presentation, and trainingskills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good social skills and ability to develop collaborativerelationships across departments and subject areas.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience providing mental health services to transgender,nonbinary, and gender diverse college students.
• Experience coordinating or developing gender-affirming serviceswithin a university, health care, or behavioral healthsetting.
• Experience leading interdisciplinary or multidisciplinaryteams.
• Experience developing and delivering training aboutgender-affirming care.
• Experience working in a university counseling center orintegrated health care environment.
• Knowledge of community resources and referral networks forgender-affirming medical and behavioral health services.
• Experience developing clinical policies, procedures, programs,or service-delivery models.