Remote Licensed Professional Counselor-Virginia
Listed compensation
$66/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Contract · remote
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
It is Adjuvant's vision to be the nation’s leading oncological behavioral health provider. Our mission is to inspire hope through advancing mental wellness to cancer patients, their families and caregivers. We are looking for empathetic, experienced mental health professionals to come along side us in this endeavor!
This is a fully remote position.
Pay: $66/hr
This role begins as a 1099 contractor position. After 90 days and averaging 25 hours a week, you will have the option to transition into a W2 role.
Through a respectful, constructive and energetic style, guided by the mission of the clinic, a therapist will seek to facilitate hope and change in the lives of their clients who have been affected by cancer. A therapist is responsible for accepting referrals and maintaining a client load (minimum 18 hours per week).
Primary Responsibilities
Counsel clients or patients individually and/or within family sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
- Make internal referrals to IOP if little to no improvement occurs within 8 weeks of OP therapy.
- Guide clients in the development of skills or strategies for dealing with their problems.
Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge, establishing SMART goals with the patient. Treatment plans are to be developed 72 hours after intake and updated / modified every 4 weeks.
Fill out and maintain client-related paperwork, including client diagnostic records and progress notes. Progress notes are to be developed 48 hours after every session.
- Prepare and maintain all required treatment records and reports.
- Evaluate clients' physical or mental condition, based on review of client information.
Collaborate with other staff members to perform clinical assessments or develop treatment plans within 2 days of establishing care with the existing patient.
Refer patients, clients, or family members to community resources or to specialists as necessary.
Learn about new developments in counseling by reading professional literature, attending courses and seminars, or establishing and maintaining contact with other social service agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
- Two years of professional level experience in a counselor setting
- Active Licensed Professional Counselor license in Virginia is required
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in healthcare with oncology
- 1 year experience in Telehealth Settings
Key Responsibilities
The therapist is responsible for providing individual and family counseling to cancer patients while developing and implementing evidence-based treatment plans. They must maintain accurate clinical documentation, including diagnostic records and progress notes, while collaborating with the care team to ensure patient progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited institution and possess an active Licensed Professional Counselor license in Virginia. A minimum of two years of professional counseling experience is required, with preference given to those with oncology and telehealth backgrounds.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote Licensed Professional Counselor-Virginia at Adjuvant Behavior Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 554 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Adjuvant Behavior Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 80/100, 4 active listings.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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