Licensed Telephonic Counselor – Remote FL License Required

Remote must reside in Central Mountain or Pacific Time Zones. Florida counseling license required.

A great opportunity to help military members and their families!

This position is responsible for providing confidential behavioral health consultations and 1-12 fifty minute sessions of non-medical counseling (EAP) to members of the military and their family. Non-medical counseling is focused on a specific issue or concern and includes developing strategies and solutions building on the participants strengths accessing support systems and utilizing community resources. Sessions are provided telephonically via video or secure chat and are intended to be solution focused and short-term.

Non-medical Counseling topics are varied but often include the following issues:

• Stress

• Transition/Relocation

• Grief and loss

• Employment issues

• Marital/couple conflict or communication

• Parent-Child Relational Problems

• Academic or Educational problems

• Problems related to Primary Support

The successful candidate will have demonstrated excellence with solution focused therapy with a passion to deliver a service experience that exceeds the participants expectation. The team works in a fast-paced environment on a queue taking non-medical counseling calls in the moment as well as through scheduled appointments. The team is staffed 24/7 in support of the schedules of military members around the world. This role offers a great salary with an excellent benefits package that starts your first day of employment including a continuing education program with funding and extra leave time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• This role is fully remote; however we are specifically seeking candidates who reside in Central Mountain or Pacific Time Zones to support coverage needs across multiple regions.

• Provide participants with confidential non-medical counseling services

• Assess the participants immediate risk and biopsychosocial needs

• Provide appropriate referrals for resources and treatment

• Use clinical expertise professional judgment and best practices

• Execute duty to warn/mandated reporting processes

• Partner with peers and leaders promoting and embracing a culture of change; supporting all parties through the change process

• Demonstrate the ability to be agile and flexible in work process.

• Deliver excellent clinical judgment and interpersonal communication skills

• Understand confidentiality and privacy regulations

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication

• Display knowledge and understanding of the military lifestyle and culture while maintaining the highest degree of sensitivity compassion and respect for Service Members and their families.

Qualifications:

• Active Florida license in counseling or related field (LCSW LMHC LMFT).

• Residence in Central Mountain or Pacific Time Zone is required for scheduling alignment.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Masters degree or PhD from an accredited graduate program in a mental health related field such as social work psychology marriage/family therapy or counseling

• Ability to meet the expectation to sit / apply for cross-licensure in additional state(s). Licensure costs will be fully covered by the company upon hire

• Minimum 4 years post masters clinical experience as a mental health and/or substance use clinician with demonstrated understanding of multiple therapeutic modalities including brief therapy.

• Knowledge and experience with Employee Assistance Programs (CEAP certification optional)

• Knowledge and experience in crisis management

• Solid understanding of Z-codes

• Proficient with multiple software and system applications.

• Demonstrated ability to set priorities including but not limited to time management and organizational skills

• Ability to manage own caseload and coordinate all assigned cases

• Passion for helping the military community

• Understanding of military life and culture

REQUIRED WORK HOURS:

Full time job with a minimum of forty hours per week five days a week. Shift days and times may vary due to business need. All staff schedules include rotating shifts weekends and holiday time.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy balanced and feel secure. Thats why youll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment youll be offered several health-related benefits including medical vision dental and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match company paid life insurance tuition reimbursement a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs visit Life at Cigna Group.

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