Mental Health Therapist

Summary

Join Hazel Health, a leading virtual provider of school-based healthcare, as a Pediatric Mental Health Therapist. This full-time, remote position offers summers off and a Monday-Friday schedule (12 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST). You will provide virtual mental health counseling and therapeutic interventions to K-12 students, collaborating with school personnel and families. The role requires a relevant license (LCPC, LCMFT, or LCSW-C) in MD and your state of residence, along with at least one year of experience in a school-based setting or with school-aged children. Hazel offers competitive compensation, benefits including healthcare and 401k matching, and opportunities for professional development. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students and their families.

Requirements

• Passion for our Mission
• Required: Licensed without restrictions as a LCPC, LCMFT, and/or LCSW-C
• Required: Licensed in MD 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
• 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
• 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, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, MA, MO, NV, OH, PA, RI, TX, VA and/or WA desirable
• Telehealth experience preferred
• Bilingual a strong plus (Spanish, Mandarin, Armenian, Russian, Korean, and Tagalog fluency highly desired)

Benefits

• 401k match
• CEU Allowance
• Healthcare coverage
• Paid time off
• Cross-licensure sponsorship (if eligible)