Remote Licensed Professional Therapist

Adjuvant Behavior Health Inc.; Charleston (WV); Remote; USD 83,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Adjuvant Behavior Health Inc. is seeking empathetic mental health professionals for a fully remote counselor role. The position pays $60–$62 per hour and starts as a 1099 contractor with the option to move to a W2 role after 90 days and averaging 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities include individual/family counseling, treatment planning with SMART goals, documentation, and coordinating with staff for assessments. West Virginia licensure is required along with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in counseling or related field.
• Two years of professional-level counseling experience.
• Active Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker license in West Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients individually and in family sessions to support recovery.
• Develop treatment plans with SMART goals.
• Maintain client records and progress notes within 48 hours after sessions.
• Coordinate assessments and referrals with other staff.
• Stay current with counseling advances via literature and training.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Telehealth

Documentation

Education

Master's Degree in Counseling or related field

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: $60-$62/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.

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