Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Overview

Position

Purpose:

Must possess an active North Carolina license. Licensure in New York and Massachusetts is considered an advantage. Candidates must be willing to obtain additional state licenses as needed to support disaster response efforts in other states.

A versatile position within a dynamic nonprofit that helps communities recover after disasters and gets children back in school. We are looking to enter a contractual arrangement with licensed, clinical therapists in support of our on- and off-program staff members and volunteers. Our on-program staff and volunteers serve in crisis situations at disaster sites all around the world. As a part of our commitment to ensure their wellbeing we are seeking mental health professionals to be available on call.

To strengthen the diversity and inclusivity of our therapeutic resources, including gender diversity within our provider network, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. We encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented among our existing mental-health providers.

Therapists serving in this capacity will use their professional training and understanding of human behavior to provide confidential, direct consultation with staff seeking counseling and therapeutic support. Our internal Wellbeing Manager will be the liaison to make referrals of staff or volunteers who have expressed support needs. They may also reach out to you for consultation/recommendations in addressing individual/team crises or trauma.

• Virtual counseling and support sessions are available upon request to help deployed staff and volunteers manage stress, cope with critical incidents, and navigate challenges encountered in disaster-affected environments.
• Support staff and volunteers with appropriate coping methods in dealing with high levels of stress or a traumatic event.
• Responds appropriately when individuals exhibit signs of self-harm or acute distress, including taking steps to support their immediate safety and coordinating timely referrals to emergency or specialized mental-health services when necessary.
• Upon request, provides advice/consultation to our Corporate Wellness Manager or Sr. Director of Human Resources.

• Education:
  
  A Master’s Degree in Counseling, Psychology or related field with license as a mental health therapist
• Related
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 2-3 years of experience in counseling and/or therapeutic practice
• Special Competencies/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Current license to practice (PhD, PsyD, LPC, LCSW or LMFT, etc.). Extensive knowledge of mental health conditions and best practices for psychological treatment; well-developed listening and interview skills to explore client needs and administer treatment plans; strong oral communication skills to counsel and advise staff and volunteers; analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective treatment plans; coaching skills to help those in need make positive changes;
  
  maintain confidential and comprehensive records; familiarity with privacy, health and safety laws.
• Work Environment/
  
  Conditions:
  
  Based remotely in home office; may require sessions across multiple time zones.

• Compensation:
  As a non-profit, we are able to offer $50-$75 per 45 minute session.

Diversity is the acknowledgment, promotion and celebration of our differences and similarities. All racial identities, ethnicities, sexes, nationalities, gender identities and expressions, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, ages, spiritualities, points of view and socioeconomic statuses can fit in with us. We support individuals from around the world and serve communities affected by disasters with purpose. Response, recovery, resilience and renewal are why we exist.

Respect for the value of diversity, inclusion and social justice drives us forward every day. Everyone is welcome.

All Hands & Hearts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic.