REMOTE Licensed Mental Health Clinician; Rhode

Licensed Mental Health Clinician

Light Counseling is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW) in Rhode Island to provide remote telehealth services. This position offers the flexibility of a 1099 contractor role, allowing clinicians to work independently while being part of an integrated team of administrative and clinical professionals. The clinician will deliver high-quality counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups using a distinctly Christian approach.

At Light Counseling, we value excellence, integrity, and community. We believe Christ created us for connection, and we aim to cultivate a workplace that supports, challenges, and develops our team members both professionally and spiritually.

Responsibilities:

• Provide remote counseling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups.
• Collaborate with clients to identify concerns, define counseling goals, and develop actionable treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with all state, federal, and company policies (i.e., HIPAA).
• Participate in ongoing professional development through workshops, meetings, and training opportunities.
• Integrate Christian faith and psychological best practices in therapy as appropriate.
• Refer clients to other resources or specialists as needed.
• Engage in occasional community outreach or ministry initiatives relevant to Light Counseling's mission.
• Provide clinical supervision or mentorship to interns and residents (if qualified).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):

Clinical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of human behavior, personality, motivation, and cognitive processes.
• Proficiency in evidence-based treatment approaches for mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns.
• Knowledge of diagnostic assessment tools, treatment planning, and crisis intervention.

Faith-Based Integration:

• Ability to integrate Christian principles with professional counseling methods.
• Comfortable discussing faith-based perspectives while maintaining clinical best practices.

Communication & Interpersonal

Skills:

• Strong active listening skills to assess and respond to client needs effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to establish trusting therapeutic relationships with diverse populations.

Technical & Administrative

Skills:

• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems and telehealth platforms.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a remote team.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Active, unrestricted license in Rhode Island (LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW).
• Strong commitment to Christian faith and active membership in a local church.
• Up-to-date CAQH profile and Professional Liability Insurance.
• Successful completion of background and reference checks.
• Has no restrictions to bill insurance payers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Play Therapy, Couples/Marriage Counseling, and/or Child Populations.
• Specialized training in trauma-focused therapies (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT).