Mental Health Therapist

Summary

Join Hazel Health, a leading virtual provider of school-based healthcare, as a Pediatric Mental Health Therapist! This full-time, 10-month (school-year) position offers remote work flexibility and a competitive salary ($74,000-$79,000). You will provide virtual mental health counseling to K-12 students, collaborating with school staff and families. The role requires a relevant license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) in CA and your state of residence, along with at least one year of experience in a school setting or with school-aged children. Hazel offers excellent benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, 401k matching, PTO, disability and life insurance, and professional development opportunities. Apply if you're passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.

Requirements

• Licensed without restrictions as a LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC
• Licensed in CA and the state in which you reside
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a school-based setting or with school-aged children
• Can obtain an acceptable Fingerprint (FBI) Criminal Background check upon hire
• Possess a working knowledge of diagnosis and assessment practices, treatment strategies, and interventions related to the mental health needs of children and their families
• Available for 10 month employment (school-year based)

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual high-quality, evidence-based, virtual mental health counseling, and therapeutic interventions to an assigned caseload of K-12 students
• As needed, may diagnose, conduct initial mental health intake assessments, and create individual treatment plans according to student needs and circumstances
• Conducts clinical screeners and ongoing assessments of student progress
• Collaborates with the care management team to ensure a successful transition into Hazel services, and identify and support external transition services
• Obtains credentialing and additional clinical state licenses, as requested by Hazel’s licensing and credentialing departments
• Be an active member of our clinical team by participating in trainings, meetings, and other activities
• Ensure that all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner, adhering to established guidelines and requirements
• Maintains a minimum required weekly availability and productivity levels established by Clinical Leadership
• May provide consultative telehealth crisis support for school partners or students, as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional licenses in AL, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, MD, MA, MO, NV, PA, TX, VA, and/or WA desirable
• Telehealth experience preferred
• Strong technological skills, including the ability to learn new software and programs and complete digital documentation
• Communicates and works effectively with people of diverse social, economic, age, gender, and cultural backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills, with experience using tools and resources, to effectively manage and prioritize key information and tasks
• Effective and proactive communicator (verbal and written) through use of multiple channels
• Willingness/ability to gain licensure in other states, as needed (paid for by Hazel), and provide services in those states
• Willingness/ability to go through Hazel's credentialing process
• Bilingual a strong plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Armenian, Russian, Korean, and Tagalog fluency highly desired)

Benefits

• The compensation range for this role is $74,000 - $79,000 for W2 full-time, 10 month employment (school-year based)
• High-quality medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401K Match
• CEU Allowance
• Generous PTO and Holiday pay
• 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability and employer-sponsored life insurance
• Work remotely from the comfort of your own home!
• Opportunity for cross-licensure sponsorship (if eligible)
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits Bundle that includes perks like Headspace, Wellhub, and Pet Insurance Discounts
• Reimbursement for internet expenses
• Home office setup, including iPad and MacBook
• Part of a positive, supportive, and passionate team-based environment with weekly case consultations