Job Description
Fermata Psychotherapy is a psychoanalytically-oriented practice in downtown Chicago. We conduct long-term, in-depth work with adults of all backgrounds, most of whom are dealing with the aftermath of complex trauma, early attachment wounds, depression, anxiety, and challenges in the relationships with themselves and others.
We are looking for clinicians with a demonstrated interest in psychodynamic theory and practice, whose understanding of the clinical process is informed by a psychoanalytic sensibility, and who are interested in growing as a psychodynamic clinician.
If interested, make sure to submit your CV / resume, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references to Santiago Delboy, MBA, LCSW, at santiago@fermatapsychotherapy.com.
Role Responsibilities
- Grow and maintain a full time caseload of at least 24 sessions per week
- Handle all aspects of the relationship with patients (e.g., scheduling, working through payment issues)
- Complete progress notes, treatment plans, and billing documents in a timely manner
- Engage with patients in a timely and professional manner, responding to initial inquiries within 24 hours
- Track and meet requirements to keep professional license active
- Actively participate in individual supervision (if needed) and group consultation
- Pursue further learning to develop understanding of psychoanalytic theory and practice
Position Benefits
W-2 status with a flat rate per hour fee structureMedical health insurance with BCBS PPO, generously subsidized by the practiceDental and Vision insurance, fully paid by the practicePaid Sick Time and PTO401(k) with practice matchingWeekly psychodynamic individual supervision for pre-licensed clinicians (e.g., LSW, LPC)Bi-monthly group case consultation and reading discussionFlexibility to determine your own scheduleTraining funds to participate in psychoanalytic trainings or events of your choosingMarketing provided by the practice, at both practice and clinician levelElectronic Health Records system provided by the practice to minimize paperworkBack-office tasks, including interacting with insurance, handled by the practiceOpportunities to earn additional income (e.g., blogging, supervision)Fully furnished and equipped office in historic downtown Chicago buildingSeparate practice email and phone numberProfessional liability insuranceNo "no-compete" clause if you decide to leave the practiceRequirements
Holding or being eligible to hold a clinical license (e.g., LCPC, LCSW) or pre-license (e.g., LPC, LSW) in the state of IllinoisAvailability to schedule enough weekly appointments (28-30) to meet full time caseloadAvailable to work two evenings and / or a weekend dayAvailable to work two days at our office to hold in-person patient sessionsAvailable to conduct telehealth (video) sessions from home with own computer, ensuring privacy, confidentiality, and reliable connectivityAvailable to attend in-person staff meetings on first Fridays of the monthCuriosity and openness to examine and discuss countertransference during supervision and consultationInterest in ongoing learning and professional developmentAbility to work autonomously, remain consistently organized, and receive and incorporate feedbackTimely and professional communication, with openness, transparency, and integrityCompliance with Fermata's policies and proceduresPreferred Qualifications
Understanding of psychoanalytic concepts (e.g., unconscious, drives, transference, countertransference, defense mechanisms, enactment, object relations, projective identification)Demonstrated interest in psychoanalytic theory and practice (e.g., candidate has taken additional training or attended events beyond what graduate school provided)People of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations, those personally familiar with experiences of otherness, and individuals with prior work experience (clinical or otherwise) are particularly encouraged to applyAvailability and intention to stay at Fermata for at least a couple of yearsTo Apply
Please send CV / resume, cover letter, and 2-3 professional references to Santiago Delboy, MBA, LCSW at santiago@fermatapsychotherapy.com.
In your cover letter, please make sure you describe our familiarity, interest, and experience with psychodynamic / psychoanalytic theory and practice
