Remote Youth Counselor | Telehealth Mental Health Support

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Youth Counselor to provide remote counseling to adolescents and young adults from a home office. Sessions will be conducted via video conferencing and digital platforms, addressing mental health, behavioral issues, and life transitions.

The role requires a Master’s degree, professional registration in SA, and at least 4 years of youth counseling experience, with strong telehealth and communication skills. Remote work supports flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Professional registration with the relevant South African board (HPCSA or SACSSP).
• Minimum of 4 years of youth counseling experience.
• Experience with telehealth or remote counseling.
• Proficient with video conferencing and electronic records systems.
• Strong knowledge of adolescent development and mental health.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time; maintain boundaries.
• Reliable internet and private workspace.

Responsibilities

• Conduct remote counseling sessions with youth clients.
• Develop and implement individualized counseling and intervention plans.
• Assess and manage mental health and behavioral issues.
• Provide crisis intervention and support via digital channels.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians and other professionals.
• Maintain confidential client records using electronic systems.
• Educate youth and families on coping strategies and mental wellness.
• Stay updated on current research and telehealth practices.
• Contribute to improvement of remote service delivery.

Skills

4+ years youth counseling experience

Telehealth experience

Adolescent development

Mental health disorders

Therapeutic modalities

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Professional boundaries

Reliable internet

Private workspace

Education

Master's degree in Psychology/Counseling/Social Work

Professional registration with HPCSA or SACSSP

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Electronic records systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a compassionate Youth Counselor to provide remote counseling to adolescents and young adults from a home office. Sessions will be conducted via video conferencing and digital platforms, addressing mental health, behavioral issues, and life transitions.

The role requires a Master’s degree, professional registration in SA, and at least 4 years of youth counseling experience, with strong telehealth and communication skills. Remote work supports flexible scheduling.