Intake Therapist (Louisiana License) - Contractor

Hazel Health is the nation's largest virtual provider of school-based healthcare services, and has been recognized by Fast Company as “one of the world’s most innovative places to work” 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 to 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.

Check us out at Hazel Health Careers.

The Role: Licensed Pediatric Mental Health Intake Therapist (Virtual) - 1099 Independent Contractor (Louisiana)

Are 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.

Schedule: Monday-Friday after 4pm CST 

Location: Remote (Candidates must currently live in Louisiana)

What You'll Do:

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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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 LA 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.

What you'll be responsible for: