Mobile Therapist (Independent Contractor)

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Newfoundland and Labrador; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit behavioral health organization seeks a Mobile Therapist to provide child-centered psychotherapy in the community. This independent contractor role offers flexible schedules and supports children with emotional and behavioral needs. Qualified candidates must hold a relevant graduate degree and meet specific licensing requirements. Competitive pay of $36/hr plus a sign-on bonus is available.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Sign-on bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• Licensed in Pennsylvania as a social worker or behavior specialist.
• Minimum 1 year full-time experience providing mental health services to youth.
• Graduate degree with specific clinical training.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face child-centered, family-focused psychotherapy.
• Collaborate with treatment teams to design behavior modification plans.
• Documentation and billing-related tasks.

Skills

Behavioral management expertise

Family therapy

Strong communication

Education

Graduate degree in psychology, social work, or counseling

Job description

Overview

Devereux has an exciting opportunity to become a Mobile Therapist with our Pocono Center. This is an Independent Contractor position. Devereux offers an Independent contract option for this Mobile Therapist. If this interests you, consider joining Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health as a Mobile Therapist!

Main Site Address: 1547 Mill Creek Road, Newfoundland, PA 18445

Responsibilities

• This role provides services in the community.
• As a Mobile Therapist you will provide services alongside other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:
• Clinical resources throughout the country
• Flexible schedules
• Knowledgeable & experienced team members
• The Mobile Therapist (MT) is a master’s level clinician who provides face-to-face child centered, family focused, individualized and family psychotherapy and behavioral management, utilizing a strengths based approach, provided in a setting other than a therapist’s or provider’s office.
• Area of service includes: Carbon, Lackawanna, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne counties in NEPA.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include: provides expertise in behavioral management protocols; collaborates with treatment team members to design and direct a behavior modification intervention plan; identifies behavioral goals and intervention techniques; develops treatment plan and short-term goals; provides assessments of the strength and therapeutic needs of assigned children and their families; attends and participates in Inter-Agency Service Planning Team (ISPT) meetings; gathers information to determine the need for intervention and evaluate current plans; collaborates with other professionals and agencies to provide continuity of care; works with families on assessment of needs and treatment modalities; provides clinical services to child/adolescent and family; provides documentation and records; submits billing-related documentation; participates in orientation and training; maintains confidentiality; participates in Multi-Disciplinary Team interactions and is a mandated reporter; travels to site visits and meetings; provides coverage in emergency situations.

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Pocono Center provides programs and services for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Located in Newfoundland, PA, this position supports children in the community as part of our IBHS services.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay rate: $36/hr

Sign-On: Payment for sign-on will be made in increments: $200 at completion of training and onboarding, $200 after the first case, and $200 at 90 days after the first case, provided that the Contractor meets the requirements. For applicants prior to 12/31/2025 there is an increased sign-on bonus opportunity: $2000 total, distributed as $500 at training completion, $500 after the first case, and $1000 at 6 months after the first case.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Individuals who provide MT services shall meet one of the following:

• Licensed in Pennsylvania as a social worker or a behavior specialist and have a graduate degree that required a clinical or mental health direct service practicum
• 1 year or more of full-time experience in providing mental health direct services to children, youth or young adults and a graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to psychology, social work or counseling
• Graduate degree with at least nine credits specific to clinical practice in psychology, social work, education, counseling and completed a clinical or mental health direct service practicum

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies to reduce risk of abuse. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and cooperates with authorities as needed.

Company Overview

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is a national nonprofit partner for individuals, families, schools and communities, serving vulnerable members of society in areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, and child welfare.

Our mission: Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. We employ approximately 6,000 dedicated employees and independent contractors nationwide, offering a network of clinical, therapeutic, educational, and employment programs and services.

Culture & Commitments

We strive for Servant Leadership and a culture that supports quality programming, teamwork, and a positive work environment. We emphasize diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) and anti-discriminatory practices. This role is in a drug-free workplace and requires drug screening; it is not eligible for benefits.

Note: This description reflects current requirements and the role’s responsibilities but does not guarantee employment or longevity of the position.

Requisition ID: 2025-46649

Position Type: Independent Contractor