Clinician Contractor Position

FR Health; California; Remote; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

The Counseling Team International (TCTI) is seeking a Part-Time 1099 Clinician to provide individual, group, and family counseling to first responders and their families. You will work from your own office or via telehealth and may respond to critical incidents as needed, including outside regular hours.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and California licensure or eligibility. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is essential to meet urgent needs and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• State licensure or licensure eligibility in California (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or similar).
• Experience with trauma response, crisis intervention, and assessing mental health.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and empathy skills.
• Flexibility to provide services during evenings, weekends, or emergency calls.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and family counseling to first responders and families.
• Conduct professional evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver therapy sessions and respond to critical incidents as needed.
• Collaborate with TCTI’s team; may respond to calls outside regular hours.

Skills

Counseling — individual/group/family

Trauma response

Crisis intervention

Communication

Active listening

Empathy

Team collaboration

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

State licensure or licensure eligibility in California (LMFT/LCSW/LPCC)

Job description

The Counseling Team International (TCTI) has been providing specialized employee support services since 1985 to law enforcement, fire, emergency services, and governmental agencies across California and nationwide. Founded by Nancy K. Bohl-Penrod, Ph.D., TCTI has a longstanding history of offering critical incident intervention and counseling services that significantly reduce the impact of work-related stress. The organization is dedicated to supporting first responders and their families through counseling, training, and mental health services. TCTI operates 24/7/365, ensuring ongoing support for those who serve the community.

Role Description

This is a Part-Time contractor (1099) role for Clinicians based out of your own office and telehealth. The Clinician will provide individual, group, and family counseling services to first responders and their families. Responsibilities include conducting professional evaluations, delivering therapy sessions, and responding to critical incidents as needed. The role will also involve collaborating with TCTI’s team. Clinicians that join the CISM team may be required to respond promptly to calls outside regular working hours due to the nature of the work.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in providing individual, group, and family counseling services
• Ability to conduct thorough evaluations and develop treatment plans
• Experience with trauma response, crisis intervention, and assessing mental health
• Excellent communication, active listening, and empathy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and under pressure
• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field
• State licensure or licensure eligibility in California (e.g., LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or similar)
• Previous experience working with first responders or emergency services personnel is a plus
• Flexibility to provide services during evenings, weekends, or emergency calls