Job Posting: Virtual Staff Therapist - CA License (full time W2 position)

Position Summary:

As a key member of our care team, the Staff Therapist provides virtual patient care through video and telephonic appointments. This role plays a crucial part in shaping the future of virtual mental health care, making services more accessible, affordable, and effective for all. The ideal candidate must have the ability to work independently without supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently evaluate, diagnose, and treat adult and adolescent mental health patients.
• Provide outpatient tele-mental health therapy services through video and phone communication channels, ensuring the highest standard of care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure timely and comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed clinical records, reports, test results, and medical assessments to diagnose and treat patients effectively.
• Conduct patient interviews to assess needs and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and meetings with directors as required.
• Consistently meet or exceed clinical quality and patient care standards in adherence to department policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate medical records.
• Demonstrate familiarity with various virtual healthcare services, including medical second opinions, treatment decision support, virtual primary care, and tele-dermatology.
• Support the Medical Director and product team in the development of new services.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality and federal and state health information privacy laws.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Qualifications:

• Experience with evidence-based psychotherapy treatments for PTSD, anxiety, and depressive disorders preferred.
• Strong passion for delivering high-quality mental health care.
• Ability to provide both individual and family therapy preferred.
• Expertise in psychotherapy with strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to timely patient appointments.
• Interest in advancing virtual healthcare solutions.
• Willingness to obtain additional state licensure as required (funded by the company).

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of independent clinical practice experience in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.
• Licensure to function independently and without supervision in all states in which an active license is held.
• Must have the following educational requirements:
• Master's degree or higher in social work from a CSWE-accredited graduate school.
• Completion of supervised training hours under a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), as required by state regulations.

Licensure Requirements:

• Certification as an LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT in California
• Licensure in CA

Work Environment:

• Remote Position (virtual care model)

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.