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VIRTUAL COUNSELOR is an experienced online group practice specializing in School-Based Telehealth Counseling. We are looking for fully Licensed Professionals (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LSW), to provide Virtual Counseling Services for students enrolled in a Pennsylvania K-12 Cyber School.

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Virtual counseling is offered in the form of weekly individual counseling as a Special Education Related Service. In addition to direct service time, clinicians will be responsible for completing progress notes, goal plans, monthly paperwork, quarterly progress reports, and other applicable paperwork.

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The contractor will be trained on best practices for providing online counseling, the use of a HIPAA-secure compliant platform, and current trends in TeleMental Health.

 

REQUIREMENTS:​

• Must have updated clearances within one year. (FBI, Child Abuse, State Police) and other clearance as requested (Act24, 168)

• Must be a fully licensed clinician in Pennsylvania (LPC, LCSW, LMFT LSW)

• Will be hired on a part-time, independent contract basis (Fee-for-service)

• Upon hire, must acquire liability insurance and name our company as an additional insured. (1million/3million minimum)

• Clinicians will work from home in a HIPAA secure space

• Computer and webcam supplied by the clinician with highspeed internet access.

• Willingness to acquire a (BC-TMH) Board Certified-Telemental Health Provider or telehealth training equivalent is preferred.

• Familiarity with School-Based Services, Special Education, and IEP/504 plans preferred.

• A Master’s Degree in counseling/psychology/social work and at least two years of clinical experience working with children and adolescents is necessary.

 

 

KEY QUALITIES: Does this describe you?

• Strong clinical skills, dynamic, independent, and highly creative in modifying interventions to a virtual format.

• Tech-savvy

• Professional & excellent communicator (verbal & written)

• Good at problem-solving & troubleshooting

• Proactive, independent, self-starter, flexible

• Team focused work ethics: reliable, results-oriented & highly responsive

• Good team player: pleasant, collaborative, supportive & receptive to feedback

• Must be committed to strict paperwork and invoice deadlines.

• We welcome committed, fun, and creative applicants!

 

HOURS: The clinician will work on a school-based schedule from September through June. Services will only be offered on school days during approved hours, as dictated by the school. Generally, 9 am-6 pm. It is necessary that the clinician have some daytime availability to fulfill this role.

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CASELOAD: **Minimum of 10 students. Caseloads will build to a preferred number of 25+*

START DATE: Interviews are immediate and ongoing. 

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