Remote Mental Health Support Specialist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 223,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development

Meaningful impact

Telehealth resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Practitioner for a fully remote role servicing the Benoni, Gauteng area. You will conduct remote assessments, develop recovery plans, and provide counseling and psychoeducation via virtual platforms.

Build rapport with clients from home while coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. The role emphasizes crisis response, confidentiality, and ethical practice, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant mental health qualification (e.g., psychology, social work, counseling).
• Experience in mental health support, counseling, or therapy preferred.
• Proficiency with virtual platforms (Zoom/Teams) and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote mental health assessments and determine support needs.
• Develop and implement individualized virtual recovery plans.
• Provide remote counseling, psychoeducation, and emotional support.
• Facilitate virtual group therapy and support sessions.
• Refer clients to telehealth services and local resources.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Remote communication

Crisis de-escalation

Education

Psychology/Social Work/Counseling degree

Tools

Zoom/Teams

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Mental Health Support Practitioner for a fully remote role servicing the Benoni, Gauteng area. You will conduct remote assessments, develop recovery plans, and provide counseling and psychoeducation via virtual platforms.

Build rapport with clients from home while coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. The role emphasizes crisis response, confidentiality, and ethical practice, with opportunities for professional