Clients across the US are seeking accessible mental health support more than ever. Mentalzon.com provides the vital link, connecting individuals with qualified Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) like you. Join our dynamic platform to offer your valuable expertise through flexible, remote counseling sessions. We provide the framework for you to build the independent practice you desire, focusing on client care while enjoying geographic freedom and schedule autonomy.

Mentalzon.com streamlines the non-clinical aspects, allowing you to dedicate your energy to providing impactful counseling services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Online Counseling: Conduct individual, couples, or family counseling sessions using secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing platforms (consistent with your license scope and areas of expertise).
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain high-quality, confidential clinical records accurately and promptly, adhering to HIPAA regulations, state licensing board requirements, and ethical best practices.
• Ethical and Legal Adherence: Practice strictly within the ethical guidelines set forth by the American Counseling Association (ACA) and/or the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), as well as all relevant state and federal laws, including HIPAA.
• Client Communication: Manage client interactions professionally and efficiently, including scheduling appointments, responding to inquiries, and clearly communicating your counseling approach, fees, and practice policies.
• Direct Fee Management: Set your own session rates and handle all aspects of billing and payment directly with your clients.

Requirements:

• Education: Master's Degree in Counseling (e.g., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, etc.) from a CACREP-accredited program or an equivalent program that meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state(s).
• Licensure: Must possess a current, active, and unrestricted license to practice professional counseling independently (e.g., LPC, LMHC, LPCC) in at least one US state. You are responsible for ensuring full compliance with all telehealth laws and regulations in any state where you provide services.
• Experience: Verifiable post-licensure experience providing clinical counseling/psychotherapy, including assessment and treatment planning.
• Telehealth Competence: Demonstrated proficiency in using HIPAA-compliant telehealth technology (video platforms, secure messaging). Familiarity with Electronic Health Record (EHR) or practice management systems is highly beneficial.
• Legal & Ethical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of HIPAA, state-specific laws and regulations governing professional counseling and telehealth, and applicable professional codes of ethics (e.g., ACA, NBCC).
• Professional Liability Insurance: Must maintain current professional liability (malpractice) insurance coverage.
• Skills:
  • Excellent counseling and therapeutic rapport-building skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • High degree of empathy, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism.
  • Effective organizational skills and dependability.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional growth and ethical practice.

Conditions of Collaboration:

• Status: Independent Contractor (1099).
• Ultimate Flexibility: Design your own work schedule – full-time or part-time. Choose the number of hours that works for you (e.g., 3-20+ hours per week).
• Full Autonomy: You maintain complete control over your schedule, client caseload, and therapeutic approach.
• Work From Anywhere: Provide counseling services remotely from any suitable location within the US where you are licensed and compliant with telehealth laws.
• Set Your Own Fees: Determine competitive hourly rates based on your experience, specialization, and market.
• Direct Client Payment: Clients pay you directly for your services. Mentalzon does not handle billing or take any commission from your session fees.
• Client Access: Increase your visibility and connect with potential clients seeking counseling through the Mentalzon.com platform.
• Platform Support: Benefit from Mentalzon's marketing efforts to attract users and receive technical support related to your profile and platform navigation.
• Build Your Reputation: Collect client reviews and ratings via the platform to enhance your professional standing and attract more clients.

How to Join Mentalzon:

1. Create Your Profile: Register on Mentalzon.com, providing details about your education, license(s), experience, counseling specialties, and therapeutic orientation.
2. Upload Documents: Submit copies of your Master's degree, active state counseling license(s), and potentially identity verification documents.
3. Verification Process: Allow time for the Mentalzon team to verify your credentials.
4. Set Up Your Practice: Indicate your availability, preferred communication methods (secure video links), and session fees.
5. Connect with Clients: Begin receiving client inquiries or booking requests and manage all coordination directly.

Why Partner with Mentalzon as an LPC?

• Work on Your Terms: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of remote work tailored to your life.
• Be Your Own Boss: Exercise full autonomy over your clinical practice.
• Direct Financial Control: Manage your earnings directly with clients, free from platform commissions.
• Free Platform Access: No cost to register, create your profile, and get listed.
• Marketing Support: Leverage our platform's reach to connect with clients without personal marketing expenses.
• Focus on Counseling: Minimize administrative tasks and maximize your time spent helping clients.

Ready to take control of your professional life and expand your reach as a remote counselor? If you are a dedicated LPC, LMHC, or LPCC in the US committed to providing quality mental health care, we encourage you to register on Mentalzon.com today!