Associate Counselor

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.

The role

This is a new position created as the team has grown over the last year. We are looking for an Associate Counselor to carry a caseload of adults with anxiety, depression and trauma. You will be employed through our employer-of-record partner in the US, with a local contract and salary paid in USD. Core hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM US Eastern. We talk mostly in Slack and hop on quick calls when something needs discussing.

What you'll be doing

• Screen for suicide and violence risk using the C-SSRS and build safety plans
• Deliver sessions over a secure video platform for telehealth clients
• Write treatment plans with measurable goals and update them every 90 days
• Meet a weekly target of 25 to 28 billable sessions
• Lead weekly skills or process groups
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours in TherapyNotes, SimplePractice or Credible
• Conduct intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5-TR criteria
• Respond to crises during scheduled hours and connect clients to higher levels of care

Minimum qualifications

• 1+ years of post-master's clinical experience preferred
• Training in at least one evidence-based modality such as CBT, DBT or EMDR
• Comfortable with risk assessment and safety planning
• Must pass background check
• Able to manage a full caseload and complete notes on time

Schedule: Two evenings per week until 8:00 PM

The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $66,000/year. This range reflects base salary only.

What we offer

• Co-working space stipend
• 24 days paid time off
• Annual team retreat
• Paid sick days
• Public holidays observed per your country

Joist Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

No recruitment agencies, please.

Please include a short note on why this role interests you.

Start: Immediately.

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