Mental Health Therapist - Valera Health
Paterson, NJ
About the Job
Valera Health is a leading tele-mental health service provider, utilizing cutting-edge digital technology and carefully cultivated teams to deliver top-tier, behavioral healthcare. We believe that mental health care should be simple, accessible, and affordable.
Why Valera:
Our Purpose: to provide compassionate mental health care to those who need it the most, when they need it the most.
Mission Driven: We know that behavioral healthcare isn't one-size-fits-all, and we've tailored our complete care model to meet the needs of the individual. We believe that no one should be excluded from receiving the care they need, and our diverse team reflects the change we bring to the space.
Culture: At the core of our culture lies a profound commitment to fostering a spirit of teamwork, dedication to continuous learning, a devotion to integrity, and a pursuit of delivering the highest quality mental healthcare services. Our ethos is rooted in nurturing your personal and professional growth, as we champion the principles of inclusivity and equity in all that we do.
Mental Health Therapist - LCSW and/or the state equivalent of an independent license.
Responsibilities of Mental Health Therapist:
- Rendering evidence–based therapeutic treatment to patients
- Providing an array of mental health services to promote individualized patient recovery primarily through telehealth video or telephone
- Conducting intakes, individual, group, and family therapy when applicable
- Providing mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services
- Completing and maintaining documentation in a timely and accurate manner and according to Federal, State and company guidelines
Qualifications of a Mental Health Therapist:
- Active LCSW, LICSW, LASW, LMHC, LPC, LCMHC, LPCI, LCPC, LMFT and/or state equivalent of independent license.
- 1 year of demonstrated psychotherapy experience using evidence-based treatment
- 1 year of experience with documenting and treatment planning within an EMR
- Access to a computer, webcam, reliable internet connection and private, quiet space for sessions
Preferred Requirements of a Mental Health Therapist:
- Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese
- EMDR
- DBT
- Prior tele-health or remote experience
- Reliable self-starter who is able to work independently and also as part of a team
- Strong engagement and assessment skills to work with a diverse range of patients
Compensation:
In compliance with all states and cities that require transparency of pay, the compensation for this position ranges from $58,000 - $89,000. Note wages may vary based on license level, productivity, experience, location, and skills. We also have Hybrid payment model (productivity based) and contractor rates available.