Licensed Therapist Contractor- Remote - Veteran and Military Mental Health

Valor Healthcare • Yakima, WA

89d • $70 - $92 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking remote 1099, Independent Contract Therapists to join our growing network supporting veterans, military members and their dependents. In this role the therapist will provide a full range of psychological services to include psychological assessment, diagnostic, and evidence-based treatment services.

Requirements

• Must be licensed to practice independently in ANY state; Psychologist, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW.
• Must have PsyPact in addition to state license for Psychologists.
• Must have either a master's degree in social work, counseling or related field or a doctoral degree in psychology from an accredited program.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years' experience practicing therapy independently.
• Experience providing therapy to veterans and military members is preferred.
• Familiarity with the full range of DSM5 clinical presentations and experience with associated brief, evidence-based psychological intervention.
• General knowledge regarding mental health assessment and treatment.
• General knowledge regarding Substance Use Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
• Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of thorough risk assessment and mental health crises procedures.
• Experienced in one or more Electronic Health Records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Must be a US citizen and reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing consultation about mental health diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans to professionals from various disciplines.
• Assessment and intervention skills, as well as some specialized experience with Evidence-Based Treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group interventions to support patients coping with health psychology presentations related to mental health diagnoses.
• Provides cognitive screening to address specific functional and/or cognitive ability questions.
• Provides immediate access to clinical assessment and appropriate collaborative care and treatment for those experiencing mental health symptoms or behavioral health issues.
• Completes thorough psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of the patient and their families.
• Follows suicide prevention guidelines and risk assessment documentation and training requirements.
• Provides a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and/or their families.
• Provides emergency/crisis interventions to stabilize patients and develops crisis management plans.
• Provides psychotherapy as individual, group &/or family interventions when clinically indicated/appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of Veteran's benefits and services, community resources, and processes for making appropriate referrals.
• Provides case management services to the patient and their families throughout the continuum of care.
• Adheres to the clients regulations regarding documentation and completion of encounters.

Benefits

• Pay for this role: $70-$92 per hour. Final compensation will be based on relevant factors, including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services