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, collaborating with other therapists and Hazel's care management team. This 1099 independent contractor role offers flexibility, working remotely after 4 pm EST, Monday-Friday. You will manage your own caseload, ensuring timely assessments and follow-up. The role requires a minimum of 3 years of licensure in IA, plus additional licensure in specified states, or eligibility to apply. Competitive compensation is offered at $100 per session hour, $30 per no-show, and $40 per hour for onboarding. Note that this is a 1099 position, so benefits are not included.

Requirements

• Licensed without restrictions as a Licensed Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) , Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT),or Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
• Licensed in IA for a minimum of 3 years
• Additional license in AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, KY, MA, 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 EST
• 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 self-guided 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