Remote Mental Health Therapist (1099)

The ideal candidate will develop and document treatment plans, conduct assessments, and deliver therapy with strict confidentiality and adherence to AZBBHE and insurance standards, while collaborating with leadership through regular video conferences.

The successful candidate should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and level of performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.

• Must be comfortable using evidence-based modalities and running individual sessions.
• Provides treatment to clients by developing, implementing and modifying individual treatment plans based on evaluation of needs and level of functioning.
• Documents treatment and evaluation activities in the healthcare record for each session within 48 hours.
• The ability to document using clinical language, industry best practices (medical necessity, golden thread), as well as meet AZBBHE and insurance standards.
• The ability to diagnose and clinically document supporting collaterals.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and information at all times.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of psychological counseling techniques; while staying up to date on latest techniques.
• Provides appropriate mental health assessments, counseling and crisis interventions to address the needs of clients.
• Ability to meet via video conferencing once a week for the first 90 days for staffings (30-60 minutes). As needed thereafter.
• Ability to constructively discuss performance and apply practical feedback promptly.

Requirements:

• LAC/LPC, LMSW/LCSW, or LAMFT/LMFT in the state of Arizona is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficient computer/software skills
• Ability to work independently
• Reliable high-speed internet connection, smartphone, and computer
• Professional space where Telehealth sessions can be completed
• Smart casual to business casual attire
• Excellent professional communication skills
• Ability to reply to clients within 24 hours and communicate with leadership same day via email, secure message, text, and/or phone

Kona Counseling is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.