Alexander Kayhani, MSW, CSWA, LMSW
Clinical Social Work Associate
The QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Program at PMHW aims to provide an inclusive and supportive learning environment for pre-licensed counseling, marriage and family therapy, and clinical social work associates, with a commitment of at least 16 months. Associates would have the opportunity to gain experience with both outpatient as well as intensive outpatient programs within a cohort-based training model. In addition, they will attend didactic seminars and specialized experiential trainings to enhance their skillsets.
To ensure culturally responsive services, each associate will be paired with a supervisor who identifies as a member of Communities of Color, or who has a demonstrated record of providing culturally specific services to these communities. The program will employ associates and require them to complete a minimum of ~20 clinical encounters per week (or 235 contacts per calendar quarter) with supervision. Integrated training, experiential learning, and supervision will be provided and funded by PMHW.
The program aligns with the Behavioral Health Workforce Initiative and its Clinical Supervision Program by providing new supervision opportunities to clinicians who have experience in delivering culturally and linguistically responsive care. It also provides training and supervision to associates that is rooted in health equity and culturally-based practices, addressing the diverse needs of BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.
Start Date: September 9, 2024
If you are interested, apply soon. We anticipate spots will fill up quickly.
Program Description
The QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship program offers advanced training for a select eight associate therapists to acquire the necessary skills and experience to become licensed therapists. Each associate therapist will be paired with a clinical supervisor who shares a similar identity and will provide one hour of individual supervision weekly.
The program provides a range of clinical services, including outpatient psychotherapy, intensive outpatient programs, and other population-specific programs. Associate therapists will have the opportunity to choose the services they wish to provide and will receive support from their clinical supervisor.
To ensure a well-rounded learning experience, associate therapists will participate in a 2-hour group supervision every other week, a 2-hour experiential training every other week, and a 2-hour didactic seminar once a month. This combination of group and individual sessions will provide ample opportunities for associates to learn and practice new skills.
The program is designed to help associates accrue all the required direct service and supervision hours needed for licensure. Our interdisciplinary clinical environment values the humanity of both practitioners and patients alike. Associates will work in a supportive and collaborative environment that prioritizes the wellbeing of all involved.
Meet The Team
Brigid Bello, MSW
Clinical Social Work Associate
Carina Mariscal Diaz, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor & Program Manager
Christine Tam, MS
Professional Counselor Associate
Eztrella Armijo, MA, ATR-P
Professional Counselor Associate & Registered Art Therapist-Provisional
Jessica Truong, MS, NCC
Professional Counselor Associate
Marina Garcia, MSW
Clinical Social Work Associate
Maya Zavala, MA
Qualified Mental Health Professional-Registrant
Mikaela Borjas, MA
Professional Counselor Associate
Employment Opportunities
QT-BIPOC THERAPISTS RISING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR ASSOCIATE THERAPISTS
QT-BIPOC Therapists Rising Fellowship Associate Therapist – Job Description and Application
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QT-BIPOC CLINICAL SUPERVISORS
(LPC, LMFT, LCSW, & PHD/PSYD)
We’re partnering with eligible clinical supervisors in the community to provide culturally informed and identity resonant supervision to our associate clinicians.
