Licensed Telephonic Counselor - Evernorth Health Services - Remote, Washington License Required

Cigna; Bloomfield (NJ); Remote; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider is seeking a licensed counselor to provide confidential behavioral health consultations for military members and their families. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in solution-focused therapy and have a strong understanding of military culture. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between $65,600 and $109,400 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted counseling license from Washington.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Minimum 4 years of clinical experience as mental health clinician.
• Knowledge of Employee Assistance Programs.
• Ability to manage own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential, non-medical counseling services.
• Assess participant's needs and risks.
• Provide referrals for resources and treatment.
• Deliver clinical expertise and best practices.
• Understand confidentiality and privacy regulations.

Skills

Counseling

Crisis management

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Understanding military culture

Education

Master's degree or PhD in mental health field

Tools

Various software applications

Job description

You must have an active license for the state of Washington

A great opportunity to help military members and their families! This position is responsible for providing confidential behavioral health consultations and 1-12 fifty minute sessions of non-medical counseling (EAP) to members of the military and their family.

Non-medical Counseling topics are varied but often include the following issues:

• Stress
• Transition/Relocation
• Grief and loss
• Employment issues
• Marital/couple conflict or communication
• Parent-Child Relational Problems
• Academic or Educational problems
• Problems related to Primary Support

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence with solution focused therapy with a passion to deliver a service experience that exceeds the participant's expectation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide participants with confidential, non-medical counseling services
• Assess the participant's immediate risk and biopsychosocial needs
• Provide appropriate referrals for resources and treatment
• Use clinical expertise, professional judgment and best practices
• Execute duty to warn/mandated reporting processes
• Partner with peers and leaders promoting and embracing a culture of change; supporting all parties through the change process
• Demonstrate the ability to be agile and flexible in work process.
• Deliver excellent clinical judgment and interpersonal communication skills
• Understand confidentiality and privacy regulations
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication
• Display knowledge and understanding of the military lifestyle and culture while maintaining the highest degree of sensitivity, compassion and respect for Service Members and their families.

Qualifications:

• Current, valid, unrestricted counseling license/certification from the state of Washington grants the authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner in their respective fields.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Master's degree or PhD from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field such as social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, or counseling
• Ability to meet the expectation to sit / apply for cross-licensure in additional state(s).
• Minimum 4 years post masters clinical experience as a mental health and/or substance use clinician with demonstrated understanding of multiple therapeutic modalities, including brief therapy.
• Knowledge and experience with Employee Assistance Programs (CEAP certification optional)
• Knowledge and experience in crisis management
• Solid understanding of Z-codes
• Proficient with multiple software and system applications.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities including, but not limited to time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage own caseload and coordinate all assigned cases
• Passion for helping the military community
• Understanding of military life and culture
• Must pass government-issued background check (tier 2 suitability)

Full time job with a minimum of forty hours per week five days a week. Shift days and times may vary due to business need.

Annual salary of 65,600 - 109,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

Comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health, including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs.

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.