On-Site Counselor (Contractor)

Independent Contractor (IC)

At BHS and Guide+Thrive, our mission is to provide individuals with personalized direct access to behavioral health and emotional support. Our vision is to deliver a service model that responds to an individual’s circumstances, capabilities and preferences. Our model emphasizes relationships and meaningful interactions focused on motivation, engagement, empowerment, conviction and resilience. We value Relationships, Collaboration, Access, Innovation, Integration, Exceptional Care.  

Research shows there is limited engagement with behavioral healthcare, with many individuals going without the care they need and deserve. Guide+Thrive is a cutting-edge solution, that provides individuals with personalized access to behavioral healthcare; high-touch, concierge behavioral health support, care planning and navigation is delivered telephonically, virtually, and/or in-person at client worksites.  

Work directly with a passionate, supportive, mission-driven team, focused on improving the experience for those seeking behavioral health services.

Position Summary

Thrive provides on-site and virtual behavioral health clinicians, dedicated to linking organizational performance goals with the needs and challenges of individual associates. Guide+Thrive powered by BHS is staffing a behavioral health advisor for 1 day a week for 8.5 hours at a leading international law firm.

The Thrive Clinician / Therapist is a behavioral health clinician and is available to provide one-on-one counseling or coaching, facilitate small group sessions and conduct large group presentations.

The candidate for this position is a passionate go getter, willing to go on site at client locations and engage the workforce. The position requires a candidate that uses frequent, friendly, outgoing communication styles to get the workforce engaged in the program.

Duties and Responsibilities   

• Provide direct behavioral health consulting services which include psychosocial assessments; solution-focused problem-solving sessions; referral to treatment and outside services, referral to employer-sponsored benefits
• Provide small group sessions via facilitated discussion within area(s) of expertise
• Utilize BHS’ case management system to maintain accurate and complete documentation of cases, activities and time spent
• Provide crisis intervention support and critical incident stress debriefings as appropriate
• Conduct employee trainings on topics within area(s) of expertise
• Participate/lead promotional activities including introductory presentations, visibility booths, meet and greets and participation in client meetings as requested
• Work closely with BHS’ account management team to identify relevant trends and opportunities for program development
• Develop relationships with client’s key stakeholders including human resources team members
• Responds to emails using the BHS provided email address during onsite time. Outside of onsite time, email out-of-office must be set directing participants to available resources
• Participate in monthly clinical reviews, oversight of activities and case load meetings with the VP of Clinical Services
• All other duties as assigned

Placement Requirements

• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work well with others and autonomously
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Attention to detail and good time management skills
• Follows through on commitments, delivers on promises and meet deadlines

Education and Experience 

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field
• Two to Five (2-5) years’ experience working with addiction and recovery
• Two to Five (2-5) years’ experience working in a corporate or general law environment
• Two to Five (2-5) years’ experience working in role that provided one-on-one clinical support
• Minimum of five (5) years in private practice required
• Licensed/credentialed at the highest level in the state, current membership or association affiliation
• Experience providing training around the following topics: crisis intervention/psychological first aid; mindfulness, preferred
• Professional/executive coaching and counseling background, perferred

BHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.