Intake Therapist (Texas License) - Contractor

Job title: Intake Therapist (Texas License) - Contractor in Iowa at Hazel
Company: Hazel
Job description: About Us:Hazel Health is the nation's largest virtual provider of school-based healthcare services, and has been recognized by Fast Company as 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 of 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

At Hazel Health, 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.Check us out at .Title: Licensed Pediatric Mental Health Intake Therapist (Virtual) - 1099 Independent ContractorAre 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.Position Overview: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.

Your Background & Qualifications:

• 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 Iowa 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.

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.While you will maintain control over your working hours, we expect the following to ensure continuity of care and adherence to project goals:

• 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 Hours: While 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 Management: You are responsible for managing your own caseload, ensuring timely intakes, assessments, and follow-up sessions as needed.
• Communication: You must be responsive to communication from school personnel, families, and our care management team, and participate in occasional virtual meetings or trainings.
• Training: Participate in 15 hours of paid training during initial onboarding and ongoing as needed to access internal systems and platforms.
• Credentialing: Hazel 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 Insurance: You must obtain malpractice coverage at a minimum coverage of $3 million per claim and $3 million aggregate
• HIPAA Compliant Workspace: You must be able to complete the functions of your job in a private, unshared and secure workspace.

Contracting Process:

• [30 min] Initial Screen
• [45 min] Candidate clinical background deep dive
• Contract Option Presented

Payment:

• $90 - $95 per session hour
• $30 per no show
• $40 per hour for onboarding

Contractor Technology Requirements (Telehealth Services)Contractors are responsible, at their own expense, for ensuring their primary computer meets these minimum standards: * 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.

Hazel's Core Values:

• Exceptional Partnership: We seek to understand, align, and then work to exceed the highest expectations of those we serve.
• Always Accountable: We set high standards for ourselves and each other and deliver. We do what we say we are going to do.
• Make it Happen: Every teammate has the power and responsibility to make our company better. We are collectively imagining and building the product and company of our dreams.
• One Team: Our success is driven by building relationships and collaborating across teams, geographies and functions. Bringing in diverse perspectives and understanding everyone's personal story drives to transformative solutions.
• Never Stop Innovating: We are bold. Our goal is to make transformational change. Sometimes we will fail, and we use it to learn and drive forward.
• Drive Impact: Everything comes down to the impact Hazel makes on people - our families and students, our teammates, our partners, our neighbors, ourselves.

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.Our Stance On Diversity:At Hazel, we don't just accept differences-we thrive on them. We recognize that having diverse perspectives and backgrounds among our teammates makes our company, our solutions, and our service to families and schools stronger. We are committed to making Hazel an inclusive work environment and helping all staff grow professionally.Hazel is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, or Veteran status.All offers of employment are conditioned on a candidate's consent to a background check and our satisfaction with the results. Qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Location: Iowa
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