Virtual Mental Health Counselor
Washington, Washington DC, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Mental Health Counselor
Specialty All Specialties
Salary $115,000 – $130,000 yearly
Degree Required Master's in Social Work Master's in Mental Health Counseling Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy Master's in Psychology Master's in Counseling Master's Degree in Professional Counseling
Position Type Part Time 1099
Work Environment Telehealth Remote
Location Washington DC, Washington DC, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/15/24

Maximize your income working as a full-time or part-time Virtual Mental Health Counselor!

We are inviting all licensed mental health counselors to offer counseling service to our clients in order to meet the growing demand across the country. It is our goal to make professional mental health counseling more convenient and accessible to our emotionally hurting community.

You are allowed to make your own hours based on your availability, and work fully remotely from the comfort of your home. If you are willing to help people with your counseling expertise, but still want to maintain a work-life balanced lifestyle, look no further! This opportunity will open doors for you!

Your Role as a Remote Mental Health Counselor:

  • Counsel clients individually via video chat to improve their mental health
  • Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences to help them develop insight into themselves and their relationships
  • Act as a client advocate and help them define goals
  • Evaluate client’s mental condition, develop and implement treatment plans using solution-based approach based on your clinical experience and knowledge.

Your clients:

  • All clients you will be seeing are carefully screened before they can book your service. They are stable adults with low acuity. There are no severe mental health patients.
  • Choose your preferred demographics, only work with clients you are comfortable with.

Compensation/Benefits:

  • $115k – $130K per year depending on hours worked
  • Monthly healthcare stipend for full-time counselors

Why Join Us:

  • Flexibility: Make your own schedule.
  • Additional Income: A good supplement to your current income, or a major source of income if you go full-time.
  • Minimal Paperwork: We take care of acquiring clients, billing, administrations etc. so that you can focus on your clients 100%
  • Top Quality Counselor Dashboard: You will be using a therapy platform as your online private practice, which allows you to help your clients via live sessions (video/text) and messages.
  • Quick On-boarding: Our on-boarding specialists can get you paneled and ready to see clients in as little as 1-3 days!

How to Qualify?

To qualify for the role, all counselors are required to possess the following:

  1. Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling.
  2. One of the following independent licenses:
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
  1. Strong computer literacy skills

To become a successful counselor, you also need to have the following skills:

  • Ability to make professional evaluations, decisions, and recommendation for treatment planning and implementation
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and sympathetic nature

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range of $115,000 to $130,000 per year, with bonuses.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage to support your overall well-being.
  • Life and disability insurance to ensure financial security and peace of mind.
  • Malpractice insurance coverage for professional liability protection.
  • Employee assistance program for additional support during challenging times.
  • Unlimited referrals, providing you with a full caseload and ample opportunities to make a difference.
  • Minimal paperwork, allowing you to focus on your clients and their well-being.
  • Experience the fulfillment of a full caseload, supporting diverse individuals on their journey to mental health and wellness.

We can get you on-boarded in as little as 1-3 days.

Apply with your resume now and get started today!