Remote Mental Health Counselor

Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Remote Mental Health Counselor to provide high-quality mental health services via telehealth platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and diverse counseling modalities, with the ability to support clients across various age groups and mental health conditions. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering personalized care in a flexible, remote setting, adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining comprehensive medical documentation.

Duties

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations utilizing ICD-9, ICD-10, CPT, and ICD coding standards.
• Provide individual and group counseling sessions focusing on mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, addiction, behavioral challenges, and developmental disabilities.
• Utilize evidence-based therapies including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), art therapy, dance therapy, and psychopharmacology when appropriate.
• Implement crisis management strategies and crisis intervention techniques to ensure client safety.
• Develop personalized treatment plans aligned with clinical research findings and best practices.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within medical records while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for case management and coordinate care for patients with complex needs such as autism spectrum disorder or chronic pain.
• Engage in ongoing research and data collection to improve therapeutic outcomes and contribute to clinical research initiatives.
• Facilitate intake procedures and manage social work responsibilities including patient care planning and discharge planning.

Experience

• Proven experience in mental health counseling within outpatient or inpatient settings, including clinic experience or hospital work.
• Strong background in psychotherapy techniques such as motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, behavioral management, social work practices, and addiction counseling.
• Experience working with diverse populations including children, adolescents, geriatrics, individuals with developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder, and those requiring special education services.
• Familiarity with medical terminology related to mental health conditions and behavioral health diagnoses.
• Prior telehealth experience is highly preferred along with knowledge of HIPAA compliance for remote service delivery.
• Skills in crisis management, grief counseling, gender issues counseling, trauma-informed care (PTSD), and working with people with disabilities are advantageous. This position is ideal for dedicated professionals committed to providing compassionate mental health support through innovative telehealth solutions while adhering to the highest standards of clinical practice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an ACTIVE mental Health License in California?
• Do you have a San Bernardino CANS/ANSA certification - Immediate hire if Yes

Language:

• are you fluent in spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote