Mental Health Therapist - Brief Counseling Solution (Licensed in CA, FL, IL, IN, NC, PA, SC, or TX)

About Us:

First Stop Health provides care that people love with our convenient, high-quality and confidential virtual care solutions – Virtual Urgent Care, Enhanced Primary Care and Whole Mental Health. We help our patients save time and money through compassionate care that’s available 24/7 via app, website or phone.

First Stop Health is seeking a Master’s Level Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PhD, etc.), (Contractor) to provide brief counseling via virtual session. In this role, the counselor will:

• Conduct assessments to determine appropriateness of the model of care


• Develop targeted treatment plans


• Deliver solution-focused brief care (avg 3-5 sessions)


• Activate referrals for in-network providers for longer-term care or specialized care


• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

We are looking for individuals with strong clinical expertise, a passion for an outcome-focused model of care, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to collaboration. The ideal candidate is passionate about advancing the company’s Quadruple Aim: enhancing patient care experiences, improving population health outcomes, reducing costs, and bolstering clinician well-being. They are also enthusiastic, service-oriented, curious and collaborative.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' presenting concerns, develop targeted treatment plans, and, as indicated, facilitate referrals to higher-level of care or community resources when clinically appropriate.


• Follow clinical protocols aligned with brief counseling.


• Support client safety by assessing and managing risks related to self-harm or harm to others.


• Apply brief, solution-focused interventions to effectively address clients' immediate concerns.


• Activate appropriate referrals to long-term care or community resources.


• Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation for all client interactions within the First Stop Health system.


• Stay current with industry trends by reviewing developments in telehealth counseling, evidence-based treatment modalities, and emerging interventions.


• Capacity to provide 12+ contractor hours/sessions weekly

Requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in an area of Mental Health (psychology, social work, counseling, etc.)


• Clinical confidence in the Brief Solution-Focused model of treatment


• Preference for experience in an EAP or other brief counseling model of care


• Strong Interpersonal Skills, with a focus on customer service


• Capacity to connect meaningfully with patients during first encounter


• Sound clinical judgment


• Self-starter


• Collaborative spirit


• Clear communicator


• Flexible and willing to learn new skills


• Must have high-speed internet and a private confidential workspace free from distraction, disruption or noise that is consistently professional in appearance

Advanced Skills Required in:

• Organizational skill with attention-to-detail and competent time-management


• Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment.


• Microsoft Office proficiency

FSH is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Research shows that women, people of color and other historically underrepresented groups tend to only apply to jobs in which they meet all of the job requirements. Unsure if you check every box? Apply. We’d love to consider your unique experiences and how you could make First Stop Health even better.

To learn more about First Stop Health, visit www.fshealth.com.