Mental Health Clinician
Job Summary:
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR position. Seeking mental health clinicians (LPC, LCSW, PHD or PSYD or license-eligible) interested in supplemental income for a start up company specializing in anxiety disorders and OCD; talk therapy for general counseling could be available as well. Most referrals that come through are for OCD and anxiety specializations. Age group ranges from young children to older adults. Ideal candidate will be trained in or have experience treating anxiety disorders/OCD through exposure based therapy (ERP) however- if not, willingness to be trained is a must. Ideal candidate will also be able to work with young children and adolescents and be willing to work afterschool hours, and/or some evenings. This is a start up and is NOT a full time position. Client caseload will likely start out being small with the potential to grow.
Essential Duties:
Individual therapy sessions, mostly remote and can make your own schedule as long as it works with the clients'. There is possibility for some in-person sessions located at a subleased office in Livingston, NJ certain days/times of the week. Ability to write detailed evidence based progress notes as will be required for insurance companies to cover sessions. Notes expected to be completed within 24 hours following session date.
Required Skills & Abilities:
LPC, LCSW, PsyD, PhD, exceptional "people" skills, and self-starter. Knowledgeable about ethics code and upmost professionalism is required. Upon hire, candidate will be required to purchase their own malpractice insurance, and complete a 1099 form as this is not an "employee" position, but rather an independent contractor position. No benefits are included.
·Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to relate well to clients, their family members, and other members of the clinical team.
·Must have excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
·Must have excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.
·Ability to maintain professional behavior at all times in accordance with established standards and procedures, while maintaining a sense of urgency when treating clients.
·Must possess excellent organizational skills with ability to follow through on detailed documentation requirements.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $60.00 - $100.00 per hour
Work setting:
Work Location: Remote