Pride Clinic Psychologist – Akron, Ohio
Summa Health is seeking a clinical/counseling psychologist with expertise and interest in the assessment, treatment and culturally competent care of our LGBTQ+ patients. The selected candidate will be located at our Pride Clinic in Akron, OH. The Pride Clinic opened in 2019 and should be moving into a newly renovated office with expanded services in early 2025. We are seeking a provider who showcases their passion and authenticity for this community.
Summa Health LGBTQ+ Pride clinic opened in September of 2019. We provide high-quality, compassionate care for all patients regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. We understand that the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ+) community has unique health needs and deserves equal, respectful and knowledgeable care.
Our current services offered are hormone replacement therapy, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PREP), Primary Care, Transgender Care. We also have GYN and urology providers rotating through the office as well as a LISW.
Starting in 2025 with the expansion, we are looking to add additional primary care, a psychologist, increased urology and GYN services, pastoral services and more.
The clinic also provides education internally and externally by offering an annual LGBTQ+ Healthcare Summit, Rainbow Tours and more.
Candidate Requirements
- Doctorate degree (PhD or PsyD) in Clinical/Counseling Psychology from an APA accredited program
- License to practice in Ohio or willingness to obtain
- Eligible candidates will have experience in assessment, care and treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and its consequences
- Willingness to complete training specific to the LGBTQ+ community, including WPATH
- Experience with trauma, ADHD, depression, anxiety preferred
Opportunity Highlights
- Employed position offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Work collaboratively with 2 primary care providers, an APP, LISW, urologist and GYN APP
- Faculty appointment is available at the Northeast Ohio Medical University
- Monday- Friday schedule allowing for exceptional work/life balance
- To learn more about Mental & Behavioral Health Services at Summa Health, please visit www.summahealth.org/behavioral
- To learn more about Summa Health Medical Group Pride Clinic, please visit www.summahealth.org/specializedservices/pride-clinic
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