Hello & Welcome!!

Since 2013, we have provided over 60,000+ Telehealth sessions and continue to expand nationwide in 30+ states. Our licensed online mental health therapists support students, parents, schools and private pay clients via live video conferencing. TeleMental Health allows these high trained social workers, school counselors, and therapists to deliver pivotal therapy sessions to K-12 and college students through our school partnerships.

At Virtual Counselor, we view therapy from a holistic perspective, recognizing your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health are interconnected. We believe that counseling is a collaborative, action-oriented process providing you the opportunity to discover your inherent worth, inner resources, and capacity for resilience.

We are hiring fully licensed professionals to join our diverse network of national clinicians as independent contractors. Each therapist is chosen to be a part of this independent group practice based on personal and professional accolades but without all of the hassles of starting up and managing your business alone. Independent contractors are hired to work in one or multiple areas of programming.

We have several areas of programming- Let’s see if this will be a good fit for you!

The K-12 School Counseling Team is dedicated to partnering with School Administration to provide comprehensive telehealth services in unison with student educational goals. Virtual counseling is offered in the form of weekly individual, group, and parent training as a Special Education Related Service. In addition to direct service time, clinicians will be responsible for completing progress notes, goal plans, monthly paperwork, quarterly progress reports, and other applicable paperwork. This is considered a collaborative role in which clinicians are an extension of the school's IEP team. All referrals for this role are provided directly by Virtual Counselor and our partnering schools. 

• Age: Students are generally between the ages of 12-20 years old.
• School Experience: Familiarity with School-Based Services, Special Education, and IEP/504 plans.
• Clearances: Updated clearances within one year. (FBI, Child Abuse, State Police) and other clearance as requested (Act24, 168) by our schools.
• Availability: Provided on traditional school days. Generally, 9 am-7 pm. It is preferred that clinicians have some daytime availability to fulfill this role. Summer hours are offered on a limited basis.
• Caseload: Minimum of 10 students preferred. Caseloads can build to a preferred number of 25+.
• License: PA State License is highly necessary, or willing to acquire.
• Referrals: All referrals for this role are provided directly by Virtual Counselor and our partnering schools at a steady pace.

College Telehealth is a Specialized Online Mental Health Network designed to partner with universities, creating a customizable and accessible, action-oriented resource, eliminating barriers impeding student autonomy and independence. College Telehealth was designed for colleges & college students with limited mental health resources to assist students in finding a healthy balance between emotional wellness and academic success during their transition to adulthood. Unlike the limitations of a local community health center, College Telehealth partnerships can unburden the overwhelmed college counseling offices, by empowering students with the skills needed to explore their life, from anywhere.

• Preferred Experience working in higher education with college students, nontraditional students, and graduate-level professionals.
• Niche Area of specialization is preferred (anxiety, trauma, DBT, substance abuse, eating disorders, etc.)
• Caseload: 10+ is preferred
• License: All States. 
• Referrals: All referrals for this role are provided directly from our partnering colleges and higher education universities.  The pace of referrals varies per state need.

Are you interested in building an online therapy practice, but don’t have the resources, knowledge, or experience to do so on your own? Join our team and we will mentor your growth and provide you the technology and consultation to do so. Clinicians will be supported in growing their own online private practice as part of our national network. 

• Niche Area of specialization is preferred (anxiety, trauma, DBT, substance abuse, eating disorders, etc.)
• Clinician Set Rates: Clinicians determine individualized rates based on their specialty and demographic locations.
• Networking and Referrals: Therapists are considered an independent business and encouraged to self-market and join paid directories for acquiring private pay clients. With our guidance, therapists must be willing to network to grow their referral base and recognition in the community as needed. This is a mutual marketing effort; therefore, referrals are not guaranteed by the practice or at any specific pace. 

During the interview process, we will determine the area of programming that is the right fit for both of us.  The following resources may be accessible to all core independent contractors, based on your area of programming.  

• Administrative & Support Support
• Google Drive, Calendar, Company Email, Meets
• HIPAA Secure EHR, Client Portal
• Website with Profile
• Credit Card Processing System
• Initial Telehealth Consent Packet
• Direct Referrals and/or Self-Referrals
• Resource Library
• Tiered Mentoring

There are several factors that determine the reimbursement rate we offer clinicians. First, it is important that we hire outstanding clinicians to join Virtual Counselor that are a good fit for our program model. The interview process helps us to learn more about you and which area(s) or program will best utilize your strengths, experience, leadership, and clinical skills.  Cross-state licensure is complex and we need to be acutely aware of the risks and ethical standards when determining what area of programming a therapist can work in. By talking with you, we can collectively determine if becoming a core vs. affiliate clinician is the best fit. In addition to credentials/experience, additional criteria maybe considered:

• Ability to work in multiple areas of programming or multistate license
• Commitment to a higher caseload
• Desire to join our leadership and program development team
• Length of employment
• Non-clinical strengths and skillset
• Core vs. Affiliate Clinician
• Masters vs. Doctoral Level
• Demand in specific states
• Bilingual

If you are interested in moving forward to interview with our hiring team, complete your application in full.  Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 

Once we review your application, we will reach out to schedule with potential candidates. This is an opportunity to talk further about our program model, rates, commitments, and partnering schools. The next step is discussing the contract details. The interview process can take a few weeks, but this is a great way for both of us to make sure that all of your questions are answered and that coming on board with Virtual Counselor will be a good fit for everyone.

 What else do I need to have in place before I start?

CONTRACT: First, we will sign a Contract Agreement that will outline the parameters of joining the group therapy model and commitments for both of us.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Within one week of hire, you will need to provide us the checklist items in order to get started. See link below.

K-12 DOCUMENTATION: If you are being considered for a K-12 position, we highly suggest you begin completing the requirements immediately to avoid a delay or loss of referrals.

 NEW HIRE ONBOARDING CHECKLIST

ORIENTATION & PROGRAM GUIDELINES:  We will provide you access to our technology platforms and program guidelines, so you can independently learn our platform and workflow.  A follow-up video support meeting with our Telehealth Coordinator will be provided to help you feel comfortable with your programming.