Mental Health Therapist (VA License) *Sign-On Bonus*- Full Time - Summers Off

Hazel Health; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Pediatric Mental Health Therapist to join their innovative team. In this full-time role, you will provide essential mental health services to K-12 students, ensuring equitable access to care. You will collaborate with families and school personnel to create a supportive environment for students, while also engaging in ongoing assessments and treatment planning. This role not only allows you to make a significant impact on the lives of children but also offers competitive compensation and a supportive work culture. If you are dedicated to improving mental health care access for youth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

High-quality medical, dental and vision coverage

401K Match

CEU Allowance

Generous PTO and Holiday pay

100% employer-paid disability insurance

Work remotely

Cross-licensure sponsorship

Wellbeing Benefits Bundle

Reimbursement for internet expenses

Equipment Provided

Qualifications

• Licensed as LCSW, LMFT, or LPC with a minimum of 1 year experience.
• Strong technological skills and ability to learn new software.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual mental health counseling to K-12 students.
• Conduct assessments and create treatment plans based on student needs.

Skills

LCSW

LMFT

LPC

Telehealth experience

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, etc.)

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Digital documentation software

Job description

Schedule: This is a full-time W2 position with summers off. The work week is Monday through Friday, 12p - 8p EST.

About Us:

Hazel Health is the nation's largest virtual provider of school-based healthcare services, and has been recognized by Fast Company as “one of the world’s most innovative places to work” in 2023.

By partnering with districts and health plans across the country, Hazel transforms schools into the most accessible front door to physical and mental healthcare. Today, Hazel's diverse team of licensed providers deliver therapy and medical services virtually (in school or at home) to over four million K-12 students — regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Hazel aims to remove all barriers to the mental and physical health care that children need to thrive: in school, at home, and in life.

Helping students and their families feel better takes a team of smart, dedicated people. As an integral member of the Hazel team, you will…

• Make an Impact: Work with a team that is increasing equitable access of quality health care experiences for students and their families.
• Enable Scale: Work with a team that is building and professionalizing a high growth high impact social enterprise.
• Feel Valued: Work with a team that is being compensated competitively, developed professionally, and celebrated frequently for making a meaningful difference.

Candidates for clinical remote roles must maintain an active license in the state where they are providing services. These roles can be performed from any of the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, MD, MI, MO, NV, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, PA, VA, WA. Please only apply if you live and work in one of the states listed above or plan to relocate to one of these states before starting your employment with Hazel. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

The Role: Pediatric Mental Health Therapist

About This Role:

Looking for a meaningful career opportunity? Come join our Mental Health team as we expand to support more children and families in need! We are currently seeking Licensed Therapists who are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of our youth. We welcome you to apply and grow with us as an integrated part of our team!

As a Pediatric Mental Health Therapist (Virtual), your primary responsibility will be to provide quality mental health care to students within our partner school districts. You will interact and build relationships with school personnel, family members, and other stakeholders working to bring accessible healthcare to students nationwide.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide virtual high-quality, evidence-based mental health counseling, and therapeutic interventions to an assigned caseload of K-12 students.
• As needed, may diagnose, conduct initial mental health intake assessments, and create individual treatment plans according to student needs and circumstances.
• Conduct clinical screeners and ongoing assessments of student progress.
• Collaborate with the care management team to ensure a successful transition into Hazel services, and identify and support external transition services.
• Obtain credentialing and additional clinical state licenses, as requested by Hazel’s licensing and credentialing departments.
• Be an active member of our clinical team by participating in trainings, meetings, and other activities.
• Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to established guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain a minimum required weekly availability and productivity levels established by Clinical Leadership.
• May provide consultative telehealth crisis support for school partners or students, as assigned.

About You:

• Passion for our Mission.
• Required: Licensed without restrictions as a LCSW, LMFT, or LPC.
• Required: Licensed in VA and the state in which you reside.
• Additional licenses in AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, MD, MA, MO, NV, OH, PA, RI, TX, and/or WA desirable.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a school-based setting or with school-aged children.
• Can obtain an acceptable Fingerprint (FBI) Criminal Background check upon hire.
• Possess a working knowledge of diagnosis and assessment practices, treatment strategies, and interventions related to the mental health needs of children and their families.
• Telehealth experience preferred.
• Strong technological skills, including the ability to learn new software and programs and complete digital documentation.
• Communicates and works effectively with people of diverse social, economic, age, gender, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills, with experience using tools and resources, to effectively manage and prioritize key information and tasks.
• Effective and proactive communicator (verbal and written) through use of multiple channels.
• Willingness/ability to gain licensure in other states, as needed (paid for by Hazel), and provide services in those states.
• Willingness/ability to go through Hazel's credentialing process.
• Bilingual a strong plus: Spanish, Mandarin, Armenian, Russian, Korean, and Tagalog fluency highly desired.
• Available for 10 month employment (school-year based).

Our Benefits:

The compensation range for this role is $73,800 - $82,800 for W2 full-time, 10 month employment (school-year based) plus a $2,000 sign-on bonus! This bonus will be paid in two installments: $1,000 at the start and $1,000 at the 6-month anniversary, contingent on verification of your active license in Virginia.

• High-quality medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401K Match.
• CEU Allowance.
• Generous PTO and Holiday pay.
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance.
• Work remotely from the comfort of your own home!
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship (if eligible).
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits Bundle that includes perks like Headspace, Wellhub, and Pet Insurance Discounts.
• Reimbursement for internet expenses.
• Equipment Provided.
• Part of a positive, supportive, and passionate team-based environment with weekly case consultations.

Interview Process:

• [30 min] Initial Screen.
• [45 min] Candidate clinical background deep dive.
• [45 min] Take home clinical assessment to be completed within 24 hours.
• Offer presented.

Hazel’s Core Values:

• Exceptional Partnership: We seek to understand, align, and then work to exceed the highest expectations of those we serve.
• Always Accountable: We set high standards for ourselves and each other and deliver. We do what we say we are going to do.
• Make it Happen: Every teammate has the power and responsibility to make our company better. We are collectively imagining and building the product and company of our dreams.
• One Team: Our success is driven by building relationships and collaborating across teams, geographies and functions. Bringing in diverse perspectives and understanding everyone’s personal story drives to transformative solutions.
• Never Stop Innovating: We are bold. Our goal is to make transformational change. Sometimes we will fail, and we use it to learn and drive forward.
• Drive Impact: Everything comes down to the impact Hazel makes on people - our families and students, our teammates, our partners, our neighbors, ourselves.

Our Stance On Diversity:

At Hazel, we don’t just accept differences—we thrive on them. We recognize that having diverse perspectives and backgrounds among our teammates makes our company, our solutions, and our service to families and schools stronger. We are committed to making Hazel an inclusive work environment and helping all staff grow professionally.

Hazel is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or Veteran status.

All offers of employment are conditioned on a candidate’s consent to a background check and our satisfaction with the results. Qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.