Licensed Mental Health Therapist (PRN)

ActivMed Practices & Research, LLC.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health Savings Account

Supplemental insurances

401k with safe harbor match

Job summary

Alcanza Clinical Research is expanding its behavioral health team and seeks a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to provide counseling for participants in Psychedelic, PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety studies. You will conduct initial and ongoing sessions, document progress, and ensure HIPAA-compliant handling of sensitive information.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in counseling, active LMHC/LCSW/LPC license in the state of work, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling or similar; 2+ years in counseling with PTSD, Depression, Anxiety.
• Active, unrestrictive license as a mental health counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LPC, or similar) in state of work.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meets with patients to provide initial and ongoing counseling sessions according to study protocols.
• May conduct initial and ongoing assessments.
• Maintains records of client meetings and progress.
• Follows all safety protocols.
• Complete sponsor training and meetings to obtain rater certification and re-certification according to protocols requirements.
• Attend and complete all company trainings and webinars as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of subjects, customers and company information.
• Foster teamwork and build partnerships within the organization.
• Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal and listening skills

Multitasking ability

Professionalism and work ethic

Integrity and reliability

HIPAA compliance understanding

Confidential information handling

Education

Master's degree in counseling

Active license LMHC/LCSW/LPC in state of work

Bilingual English/Spanish (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office & applications

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Email and web applications

Typing speed 40+ wpm

Job description

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX and Puerto Rico. We have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. Join us as we continue to grow.

Licensed Mental Health Therapist is responsible for counseling sessions with patients enrolled in Psychedelic, PTSD, Depression and/or Anxiety studies.

Essential Job Duties

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Meets with patients to provide initial and ongoing counseling sessions according to study protocols.
• May conducts initial and ongoing assessments.
• Maintains records of client meetings and progress.
• Follows all safety protocols
• Complete all sponsor-assigned training and meetings to obtain rater certification and re-certification according to protocols requirements.
• Attend and successfully complete all company training programs; participate in webinars and other study meetings as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of subjects, customers and company information.
• Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment, build partnerships within the team and across the organization at large, and model teamwork.
• Perform all other duties that may be requested or assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in counseling or similar and 2+ years’ experience in counseling with PTSD, Depression, and Anxiety, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. An active, unrestrictive license as a mental health counselor (LMHC, LCSW, LPC, or similar) in the state of work is required. Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Required Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, and web applications, and the ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm);
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Full-time employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting on the first day of the month following date of hire.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, health savings accounts, supplemental insurances, and a 401k plan with a safe harbor match are offered.

Alcanza Clinical Research ("Alcanza") is a national, collaborative network of clinical research sites, founded on the mission to accelerate the development of new therapies by reducing barriers to clinical research participation for all.

We conduct research on dozens of conditions in several therapeutic areas including psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, and infectious disease. Our work is important to the patients who participate, the scientists who develop these new therapies, and the entire medical community. Because all approved medications require clinical trials, the impact of your work is exponential, reaching many thousands of future patients and improving their quality of life.

Alcanza is a culturally competent organization. We treat each other with dignity, creating an environment where all individuals feel welcome, heard, and respected for their unique perspectives and aspirations. We put considerable effort into finding exceptional employees who mirror the values most important to us: Inclusive, Impactful, Compassionate, and Determined.

Alcanza Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.