Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Adjuvant Behavioral Health; Huntington (WV); Remote; USD 83,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Adjuvant Behavioral Health is seeking empathetic mental health professionals to support cancer patients and their families. This fully remote role begins as a 1099 contractor, with a transition option to a W2 role after 90 days at ~25 hours/week.

The position offers a consistent caseload, scheduling support, and patient-centered care within a nationwide telehealth model. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree and an active WV LPC or LICSW license, with at least two years of counselor

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of professional level experience in a counselor setting.
• Active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) license in West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients individually and/or within family sessions to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Make internal referrals to IOP if little to no improvement occurs within 8 weeks of OP therapy.
• Guide clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience, with SMART goals, within 72 hours after intake and updated every 4 weeks.
• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including diagnostic records and progress notes (progress notes 48 hours after every session).
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition based on client information.
• Collaborate with staff to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans within 2 days of establishing care.
• Refer patients to community resources or specialists as necessary.
• Stay updated on counseling developments through literature, courses, seminars, and professional contacts.

Skills

Telehealth experience

Education

Master's degree (Counseling/Psychology or related)

Licensed in WV (LPC or LICSW)

Job description

It is Adjuvant's vision to be the nation’s leading oncological behavioral health provider. Our mission is to inspire hope through advancing mental wellness to cancer patients, their families and caregivers. We are looking for empathetic, experienced mental health professionals to come along side us in this endeavor!

Why Choose Adjuvant?

Focus on Patient Care

• We provide patients, so you can spend your time treating clients instead of marketing yourself and building a caseload.
• Our demand is high, with a waitlist of patients ready to be scheduled.
• Dedicated scheduling support helps manage appointments and keep your calendar full.
• Administrative support allows you to focus on clinical work rather than operational tasks.

A Consistent Caseload

• No need to wonder where your next referral is coming from.
• Steady patient volume helps clinicians maintain predictable schedules and income.
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact by serving patients who are actively waiting for care.

Remote Flexibility with Real Support

• Work remotely while remaining connected to an experienced clinical and operational team.
• Collaborative environment with support when you need it.
• The autonomy of telehealth without the isolation of private practice.

This is a fully remote position.

Pay: $60-$62/hr

About the role: This role begins as a 1099 contractor position. After 90 days and averaging 25 hours a week, you will have the option to transition into a W2 role.

Through a respectful, constructive and energetic style, guided by the mission of the clinic, a therapist will seek to facilitate hope and change in the lives of their clients who have been affected by cancer. A therapist is responsible for accepting referrals and maintaining a client load (minimum 18 hours per week).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Counsel clients or patients individually and/or within family sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Make internal referrals to IOP if little to no improvement occurs within 8 weeks of OP therapy.
• Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge, establishing SMART goals with the patient. Treatment plans are to be developed 72 hours after intake and updated / modified every 4 weeks.
• Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including client diagnostic records and progress notes. Progress notes are to be developed 48 hours after every session.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
• Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
• Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans within 2 days of establishing care with the existing patient.
• Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
• Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
• Two years of professional level experience in a counselor setting
• Active Licensed Professional Counselor license or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker license in West Virginia is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in healthcare with oncology
• 1 year experience in Telehealth Settings