Licensed Therapist Contractor- Remote -Veteran and ...

Licensed Therapist Contractor- Remote -Veteran and Military Mental Health Portland, OR ( Apply Job Type Contract Description Opportunity Summary: We are seeking remote 1099, Independent Contract Therapists to join our growing network supporting veterans, military members and their dependents. In this role the therapist will provide a full range of psychological services to include psychological assessment, diagnostic, and evidence-based treatment services. Responsibilities: u2022 Provides individual and group interventions to support patients that are coping with health psychology presentations related to mental health diagnoses (e.g., sleep, pain, adherence to medical regimen, adjustment to illness), psychosocial stressors, grief or phase of life difficulties (e.g., discrimination, stress management, coping with loss, transition to civilian life), and mild-moderate severe mental health presentations. u2022 Provide cognitive screening to address specific functional and/or cognitive ability questions. u2022 Provides immediate access to clinical assessment and appropriate collaborative care and treatment for those experiencing mental health symptoms or behavioral health issues. u2022 Provides individual and group interventions to support patients that are coping with health psychology presentations (e.g., sleep, pain, adherence to medical regimen, adjustment to illness), psychosocial stressors, grief or phase of life difficulties (e.g., discrimination, stress management, coping with loss, transition to civilian life), and mild-moderate mental health presentations. u2022 Provides cognitive screenings to address specific functional and/or cognitive ability questions as indicated. u2022 Must independently complete through psychosocial assessments to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of the patient and their families. u2022 Must possess a working knowledge and experience in use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures including acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology. u2022 Follow suicide prevention guidelines and risk assessment documentation and training requirements. u2022 Completes thorough psychosocial assessments and includes pertinent information in all the required areas of functioning in order to determine appropriate diagnoses and other treatment-related conclusions. u2022 Provides a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) diagnosis to determine the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and/or their families. u2022 Provides emergency/crisis interventions that are provided to the patient to stabilize. Engages in rapid assessments and develops crisis management plans. u2022 Provides psychotherapy as individual, group &/or family interventions when clinically indicated/appropriate and when of therapeutic benefit to the recipients. u2022 Maintains knowledge of Veteran's benefits and services, community resources, and process for making appropriate referrals to community and other governmental programs or agencies. u2022 Provides case management services to the patient and their families throughout the continuum of care. u2022 Adheres to the clients regulations regarding documentation and completion of encounters. Requirements Requirements: u2022 Licensure: Must be licensed to practice independently in ANY state; Psychologist, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) u2022 Psychologist: Must have PsyPact in addition to state license. u2022 Education: Depending on license type, must have either a master's degree in social work, counseling or related field from an accredited program or a doctoral degree in psychology from a graduate program. u2022 Experience: Must have a minimum of 2 yearsu2019 experience practicing therapy independently u2022 Preferred experience: Experience providing therapy to with veterans and military members. u2022 The therapist has experience in providing consultation about mental health diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans to professionals representing a variety of disciplines, particularly concerning psychiatrically and medically complex patients. u2022 The therapist has familiarity with the full range of DSM5 clinical presentations and experience with associated brief, evidence based psychological intervention for mild, moderate and severe presentations. u2022 The therapist has general knowledge regarding mental health assessment and treatment. u2022 The therapist has general knowledge regarding Substance Use Disorders, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders and Serious Mental Illness (SMI); and skill/experience with treating patients within a Veterans' Hospital PTSD and MHC setting who may present with all forms of Mental Health and Behavioral Health concerns and comorbidities. u2022 The therapist has assessment and intervention skills, as well as some specialized experience with Evidence-Based Treatment. u2022 Ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams. u2022 The therapist has knowledge of thorough risk assessment and mental health crises procedures and should have skill in leading interdisciplinary treatment teams in intervening in patient mental health crises. u2022 Experienced in one or more Electronic Health Records u2022 Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams) u2022 Must be a US citizen and reside in the United States. Preferred Modalities For Depression: u2022 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) u2022 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (generalist) u2022 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) u2022 Interpersonal Therapy u2022 Problem-Solving Therapy u2022 Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MCBT) u2022 Short-term Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Preferred Modalities For Trauma: u2022 Cognitive Processing Therapy u2022 Prolonged Exposure (PE) u2022 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) u2022 Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills training u2022 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) u2022 Training related to the management of suicide risk (e.g., CBT for Suicide Prevention) Pay for this role: $70-$92 per hour. Final compensation will be based on relevant factors, including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity. Salary Description $70-$92 per hour

Created: 2025-12-04