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Join Hazel Health as a Licensed Pediatric Mental Health Intake Therapist, providing virtual mental health assessments for K-12 students. This contractor role offers the flexibility to work from home while making a meaningful impact on children's health.

Responsibilities: Conduct initial mental health intakes and assessments for K-12 students, collaborate with other therapists, and provide ongoing virtual counseling as needed.

Skills: Must have an IL license as an LISW, LMFT, or LMHC, with a working knowledge of children's mental health needs and proficiency in technology.

Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years licensed experience in IL and eligibility for additional licenses in multiple states preferred.

Location: Remote, available for therapists located in specific states including IL, CA, TX, and others.

Compensation: $90 - $95 / Hourly

Hazel Health is the nation's largest virtual provider of school-based healthcare services, and has been recognized by Fast Company as “one of the world’s most innovative places to work” in 2023. 

By partnering with districts and health plans across the country, Hazel transforms schools into the most accessible front door to physical and mental healthcare. Today, Hazel's diverse team of licensed providers deliver therapy and medical services virtually (in school or at home) to over four million K-12 students — regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Hazel aims to remove all barriers to the mental and physical health care that children need to thrive: in school, at home, and in life.

Helping students and their families feel better takes a team of smart, dedicated people. As an integral member of the Hazel team, you will

• Make an Impact: Work with a team that is increasing equitable access to quality health care experiences for students and their families.
• Enable Scale: Work with a team that is building and professionalizing a high growth high impact social enterprise.
• Feel Valued: Work with a team that is being compensated competitively, developed professionally, and celebrated frequently for making a meaningful difference.

Check us out at Hazel Health Careers.

The Role: Licensed Pediatric Mental Health Intake Therapist (Virtual) - 1099 Independent Contractor (IL)

Are you looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s mental health? Join us and help provide high-quality virtual mental health care to students in school districts nationwide!

We are seeking licensed therapists who are passionate about delivering mental health support through virtual intakes and assessments for students (K-12). This role offers the flexibility of working as an independent contractor while supporting our mission of accessible mental health care.

Schedule: Monday-Friday after 4pm CST 

Location: Remote

What You'll Do:

As a Pediatric Mental Health Intake Therapist (Virtual) working as an independent contractor, your primary responsibility will be conducting initial mental health intakes and assessments for K-12 students. 

• Conduct initial intakes and assessments with children in grades K-12 and their parent/guardian.  
• Collaborate with other Hazel Mental Health Therapists to ensure children successfully transition into our services.
• May provide ongoing virtual counseling and solution-focused therapeutic interventions for children in grades K-12, as needed.
• Provide culturally relevant and age-appropriate counseling and treatment.
• Collaborate with Hazel’s care management team to identify and support transition services.
• Maintain relationships and engage with school personnel, family members, and stakeholders.
• Obtain necessary state- or district-required credentialing, as requested by Hazel’s credentialing department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Mission-Alignment: You are inspired by providing equitable access to mental health care to students  
• Required: Licensed without restrictions as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT),or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Required: Licensed in IL for a minimum of 3 years
• Required: Additional license in AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, MA, MD, MO, NV, TX, VA, or WA; or be eligible and able to begin a state license application process immediately upon signing your contract agreement
• Willingness/ability to be enrolled by Hazel with insurance companies, including Medicaid and private payers.
• Possess a working knowledge of treatment strategies and interventions related to the mental health needs of children and their families. 
• Demonstrates an ability to make accurate and timely clinical judgments or recommendations. 
• Works in collaboration with other clinical team members across Hazel Health to meet the needs of children and families. 
• Demonstrates experience and education in all areas of clinical practice. 
• Highly proficient in computer and technology skills, including: the ability to use a laptop, quickly learn Hazel’s clinical platform, navigate Google and Slack software applications, learn new software and programs and complete digital paperwork.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Flexible Availability 
• You are expected to maintain a schedule that accommodates student needs, which may include availability during school hours or after-school hours, depending on district requirements.
• Current need is therapists that are available Monday-Friday after 4pm CST 
• Minimum Weekly HoursWhile you have control over your schedule, there will be a minimum weekly time commitment based on caseload requirements, to be discussed during the onboarding process.
• Caseload ManagementYou are responsible for managing your own caseload, ensuring timely intakes, assessments, and follow-up sessions as needed. 
• CommunicationYou must be responsive to communication from school personnel, families, and our care management team, and participate in occasional virtual meetings or trainings.
• TrainingParticipate in 15 hours of paid training during initial onboarding and ongoing as needed to access internal systems and platforms.
• CredentialingHazel will credential you with insurance payors, the time spent is reimbursable time.
• Equipment: Computer (additional monitor encouraged) either desktop or laptop, that has a webcam and microphone
• Stable home internet connection with at least 20 mbps connection
• Malpractice InsuranceMalpractice coverage must be acquired, providing a minimum of $1 million per claim and $3 million in aggregate coverage.
• HIPAA Compliant WorkspaceYou must be able to complete the functions of your job in a private, unshared and secure workspace.
• Hardware & Internet
• Video Ready: Computer must have a working webcam, microphone, and speakers or headset.
• Performance: Computers must handle the operating system, video conferencing, and required software smoothly, without lag.
• Internet: Must have a stable, high-speed connection that meets the minimum bandwidth required by Hazel Health’s telehealth platform.
• Operating System
• Up-to-Date OS: Computer must run a currently supported version of its operating system (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS).
• Install Google Chrome: To ensure you meet Okta requirements.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Total compensation for this role is market competitive - $90-95 per session hour, $30 per no show, $40 per hour for onboarding. Please Note: As a 1099 independent contractor, you will not receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or access to Hazel’s retirement savings contributions. You are responsible for managing your own taxes, securing your own equipment, insurance, and other work-related equipment and expenses.

We believe talent is everywhere, and so is opportunity. While we have physical offices in San Francisco and Dallas, we have embraced working remotely throughout the United States. Candidates for clinical remote roles must maintain an active license in the state where they are providing services. These roles can be performed from any of the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, PA, VA, WA. Please only apply if you live and work in one of the states listed above or plan to relocate to one of these states before starting your employment with Hazel. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. Hazel Health values the minds, experiences and perspectives of people from all walks of life. We are proud to value diversity and be an equal opportunity employer. Hazel will consider qualified applicants with an arrest or conviction record for employment in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. For all Hazel positions, a criminal background check is required following a contingent offer of employment. Learn more about working with us at Hazel Health Life.