About Uwill: A Leader in Online Mental Health and Wellness
Founded in 2020, Uwill is a pioneering online mental health and wellness company dedicated to supporting students at over 300 institutions across the United States. As the demand for mental health support on college campuses has skyrocketed, Uwill's mission is to increase access to mental health support for students by partnering directly with college campuses to complement their offerings. Uwill provides teletherapy, crisis support, and wellness services at no cost to the student, bridging the gap in mental health care for this underserved population.
About the Role: Join the Uwill Team as a Part Time, Remote Teletherapy Counselor
Uwill is seeking experienced and compassionate teletherapy counselors to join our team as part-time, remote counselors. As a Uwill Counselor, you will play a vital role in supporting student mental health by offering teletherapy sessions via video, phone, or chat message to students at our partner institutions. This is a 1099 independent contractor role with flexible scheduling, allowing you to choose your own hours and work from any quiet, professional location in the US where you can maintain privacy and HIPAA compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage an ongoing caseload of clients from initial session to graduation from care.
- Conduct video, telephone, or chat sessions with students, utilizing evidence-based practices and SMART goals tailored to student needs.
- Practice culturally competent care to meet the needs of a diverse client base, including but not limited to: first-time therapy seekers, BIPOC students, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation students, veterans, and athletes.
- Adhere to the risk assessment and management process of Uwill, including assessing for risk during the initial session with a student and as needed thereafter.
- Complete session notes within time frame expectations.
- Respond to student messages in a timely manner.
Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory):
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- 2 years of experience providing therapy in a telehealth setting using a variety of modalities.
- An independent license to practice mental health therapy without supervision (e.g., LPC/LMHC, LCSW/LICSW, LMFT, or PsyD).
- Professional liability insurance.
- HIPAA compliant professional and secure location to perform sessions.
- Ability to provide sessions via Zoom on a computer or device with a camera and microphone.
Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, critical-thinking skills, and use of sound judgment.
- Proven ability to relate effectively to a wide variety of people of various ages and backgrounds, student developmental needs, nationality, culture, faith/religion, language difference, ability differences, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
- Possess the ability to work with a wide range of individuals presenting mental health concerns across broad levels of acuity, including first-time therapy seekers.
- Ability to assess risk and refer to Uwill's Clinical Support team as needed.
- Ability to respond with empathy, professionalism, and meet students where they are.
Benefits:
- Flexibility: Choose your own schedule with the option to change/update availability as you see fit.
- Minimal Admin or Paperwork: Simple note taking (in comparison to insurance-based requirements). No scheduling, timekeeping, or billing required.
- Expand Your Practice Working Specifically with Students: Grow your client base and add a lucrative earning stream/supplemental income while contributing to the mission of providing access to mental health care to an underserved population of students.
- Training: Free unlimited CEU courses, specialized training, and support through monthly clinical panels and seminars.
- Connections: Network with a global community of mental health providers.
- Multi-State License Stipend and Support Program: Financial assistance and administrative support with adding additional state licenses.
Uwill's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
Uwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer, deeply committed to diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all of the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to providing exceptional care to our students and to fostering a culture of empathy, understanding, and respect.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 - 10 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Schedule:
Choose your own hours
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold an Independent License to practice counseling?
- What state/s are you independently licensed in?
- Do you speak any other languages besides English?
- Do you have at least 2 years of experience providing therapy remotely?
Work Location: Remote
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Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement. We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today!
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