A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
As an On-site Counselor at The Conversation Location, you will play a crucial role in providing professional counseling services to clients through virtual channels. You will offer guidance, support, and therapeutic assistance to individuals seeking help with a wide range of mental health and emotional challenges. This position is ideal for licensed counselors, therapists, psychologists, and Ph.D.-level professionals in the counseling and psychology field looking to expand their reach and impact in both on-site and online spaces.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one counseling sessions with clients through video, chat, face-to-face, or phone platforms. Assess clients' mental health needs and develop personalized treatment plans. Provide empathetic, non-judgmental, and confidential support to clients. Offer guidance on various mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress, and more. Conduct psychological assessments and evaluations (for psychologists and Ph.D.-level professionals). Maintain accurate and secure client records while adhering to ethical and legal guidelines. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of mental health and counseling. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals to ensure the best possible care for clients. Attend regular supervision and training sessions to enhance your skills and knowledge. Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and client confidentiality.
Requirements:
Experience in virtual/on-site counseling. Must have a North Carolina or State Neighbor License. Able to work near Fayetteville, NC. A valid license as a counselor, therapist, psychologist, or social worker. Ph.D.-level professionals in counseling and psychology are encouraged to apply. Psychologists must have experience conducting psychological assessments. Excellent communication and active listening skills. Proficiency in using virtual communication tools and technology. Strong empathy and understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds. Ability to work independently and manage a caseload of clients effectively. Dedication to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and professionalism. Flexibility to work varied hours to accommodate client needs. 1099
Contractor Benefits:
Zero overhead: No fees are collected from the therapist, ever.
Flexible schedule:
You are always in control of your schedule and appointment times.
Engaged clients:
You are connected with clients who fit your specific areas of expertise. Then, BetterHelp provides clients with a wide variety of ways to connect with you so that they can best start their therapeutic journey: from scheduled live sessions, to shared journal entries, to audio and video messages, to clinical worksheets, to formal goal setting and tracking, and more.
Autonomy over clinical decisions:
You are the licensed and trained clinician. BetterHelp will defer to your clinical judgment and expertise about the most effective and clinically appropriate approach for each client.
Personalized marketing:
You will have your own website and profile that is optimized for you based on your location, expertise, and availability.
Resources to keep you connected:
BetterHelp has a strong and accessible peer community of over 30,000 therapists, available to you directly through the platform.
Resources to support you:
Therapists on the BetterHelp platform receive a free BetterHelp account - so you can dedicate time to your own self-care!
