Assistant Psychological Practitioner

630 staff work in therapy, psychiatry, nursing, case management and peer support. Contracts with counties and the state fund much of the work. Evening appointments are part of the schedule, with a later start on those days.

POSITION SUMMARY

Joist Behavioral Health has an opening for an Assistant Psychological Practitioner. Our clinicians see 25 to 28 clients a week, with admin time built into the schedule and billing handled by our office. We are headquartered in Montreal and have been hiring remotely since 2020. You will join as an independent contractor on a long-term agreement. Payment is monthly in USD. You will need at least 4 hours of overlap with US Eastern time. We talk mostly in Slack and hop on quick calls when something needs discussing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet a weekly target of 25 to 28 billable sessions.
• Screen for suicide and violence risk using the C-SSRS and build safety plans.
• Administer PHQ-9, GAD-7 and other outcome measures.
• Respond to crises during scheduled hours and connect clients to higher levels of care.
• Make mandated reports for suspected abuse or neglect.
• Lead weekly skills or process groups.
• Write treatment plans with measurable goals and update them every 90 days.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists, primary care and case managers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must pass background check.
• Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling, counseling psychology, social work or a related field.
• Private, quiet space and reliable internet for telehealth sessions.
• Able to manage a full caseload and complete notes on time.

BONUS POINTS

• Spanish-speaking.
• Substance use credential such as CADC or LCADC.
• EMDR certification.

Schedule: Two evenings per week until 8:00 PM

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Company laptop.
• Paid in USD.
• Flexible hours.
• Monthly internet allowance.

We may close the role early, so do not wait too long to apply.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Within 30 days.

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