Associate Mental Health Counselor
Job Description
Associate Mental Health Counselor
Location: Omaha, NE
Work Setting: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per year
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Job Summary
We are hiring an Associate Counselor to provide mental health counseling through scheduled telehealth appointments under qualified clinical supervision. The position involves meeting with clients through a secure video platform, completing intake assessments, developing treatment plans, and documenting each session. You will review clinical concerns with your supervisor and follow established procedures when a client requires additional support or a higher level of care. This role requires careful communication, organized recordkeeping, and an understanding of how confidentiality and client safety apply to remote counseling. Applicants must meet all applicable requirements for providing supervised telehealth services in the jurisdictions where clients are located.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct virtual counseling sessions within the authorized scope of practice.
- Complete remote intake assessments and collect client history.
- Develop treatment plans and monitor client progress.
- Maintain accurate clinical notes in the approved record system.
- Participate in scheduled clinical supervision.
- Follow appropriate procedures for telehealth safety concerns.
- Verify and document client location as required for remote services.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable telehealth requirements.
- Master's degree in counseling or a qualifying mental health discipline.
- Appropriate state associate license, registration, or supervised-practice authorization.
- Eligibility to provide counseling under qualified supervision.
- Knowledge of counseling techniques and clinical assessment.
- Ability to maintain organized and accurate client records.
- Understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
