Senior Counsellor

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.

About the role

Joist Behavioral Health has an opening for a Senior Counsellor. Pre-licensed clinicians receive free weekly supervision toward LPC or LMHC licensure. 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. Strong written English is important, since much of our work is async.

Day to day

• Lead weekly skills or process groups.
• Participate in clinical supervision and case consultation.
• Meet a weekly target of 25 to 28 billable sessions.
• Make mandated reports for suspected abuse or neglect.
• Write treatment plans with measurable goals and update them every 90 days.
• Complete progress notes within 24 hours in TherapyNotes, SimplePractice or Credible.
• Conduct intake assessments and diagnostic evaluations using DSM-5-TR criteria.

Minimum qualifications

• 6+ years of post-master's clinical experience preferred.
• Comfortable with risk assessment and safety planning.
• Must pass background check.
• Private, quiet space and reliable internet for telehealth sessions.
• Able to manage a full caseload and complete notes on time.

Preferred

• Experience with children and adolescents.
• Substance use credential such as CADC or LCADC.
• Play therapy or TF-CBT training.
• Spanish-speaking.

Schedule: Two evenings per week until 8:00 PM

Perks and benefits

• Paid time off.
• Monthly payments via wire transfer or Wise.
• Long-term engagement.
• Annual rate review.

Please submit your CV in English.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Duration: 9 months. Start: Immediately.

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