Remote Licensed Professional Counselor-Virginia

Adjuvant Behavioral Health; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Possible transition to W2

Job summary

Adjuvant Behavioral Health in the United States is seeking an empathetic, licensed mental health professional to join our oncological behavioral health team in a fully remote contractor role.

The position offers pay at $66/hr, begins as a 1099 contract, with after 90 days and ~25 hours weekly the option to transition to W-2, and a focus on providing counseling to cancer patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Masters degree required.
• Two years of professional level experience in a counselor setting.
• Active LPC license in Virginia required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients individually and/or in 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 problems.
• Develop and implement treatment plans with SMART goals and update every 4 weeks.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Telehealth delivery

Strong communication

Education

Master's degree

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Tools

Telehealth platforms

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!

This is a fully remote position. Pay: $66/hr 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 in Virginia is required

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salary

Salary: $66/hour