Intake Therapist

Summary

Join Hazel Health, a leading virtual provider of school-based healthcare, and make a meaningful difference in children's mental health. As a Licensed Pediatric Mental Health Intake Therapist (Virtual), you will conduct initial mental health intakes and assessments for K-12 students remotely. This 1099 independent contractor role offers flexibility, allowing you to work from home while supporting our mission of accessible mental health care. You will collaborate with other therapists and Hazel's care management team, providing culturally relevant and age-appropriate counseling and treatment. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of licensure in IL, plus additional licensure in select states or eligibility for immediate application. Competitive compensation is offered, based on session hours, no-shows, and onboarding.

Requirements

• Licensed without restrictions as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT),or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed in IL for a minimum of 3 years
• Additional license in AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, MA, MD, MO, NV, TX, VA, or WA; or be eligible and able to begin a state license application process immediately upon signing your contract agreement
• Willingness/ability to be enrolled by Hazel with insurance companies, including Medicaid and private payers
• Possess a working knowledge of treatment strategies and interventions related to the mental health needs of children and their families
• Demonstrates an ability to make accurate and timely clinical judgments or recommendations
• Works in collaboration with other clinical team members across Hazel Health to meet the needs of children and families
• Demonstrates experience and education in all areas of clinical practice
• Highly proficient in computer and technology skills, including: the ability to use a laptop, quickly learn Hazel’s clinical platform, navigate Google and Slack software applications, learn new software and programs and complete digital paperwork
• Maintain a schedule that accommodates student needs, which may include availability during school hours or after-school hours, depending on district requirements
• Current need is therapists that are available Monday-Friday after 4pm CST
• Manage your own caseload, ensuring timely intakes, assessments, and follow-up sessions as needed
• Be responsive to communication from school personnel, families, and our care management team, and participate in occasional virtual meetings or trainings
• Participate in 15 hours of paid training during initial onboarding and ongoing as needed to access internal systems and platforms
• Computer (additional monitor encouraged) either desktop or laptop, that has a webcam and microphone
• Stable home internet connection with at least 20 mbps connection
• Malpractice coverage must be acquired, providing a minimum of $1 million per claim and $3 million in aggregate coverage
• Able to complete the functions of your job in a private, unshared and secure workspace
• Computer must have a working webcam, microphone, and speakers or headset
• Computers must handle the operating system, video conferencing, and required software smoothly, without lag
• Must have a stable, high-speed connection that meets the minimum bandwidth required by Hazel Health’s telehealth platform
• Computer must run a currently supported version of its operating system (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS)
• Install Google Chrome: To ensure you meet Okta requirements
• Mission-Alignment: You are inspired by providing equitable access to mental health care to students

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intakes and assessments with children in grades K-12 and their parent/guardian
• Collaborate with other Hazel Mental Health Therapists to ensure children successfully transition into our services
• May provide ongoing virtual counseling and solution-focused therapeutic interventions for children in grades K-12, as needed
• Provide culturally relevant and age-appropriate counseling and treatment
• Collaborate with Hazel’s care management team to identify and support transition services
• Maintain relationships and engage with school personnel, family members, and stakeholders
• Obtain necessary state- or district-required credentialing, as requested by Hazel’s credentialing department

Benefits

$90-95 per session hour, $30 per no show, $40 per hour for onboarding