Licensed clinical counselor

Apply Job Type Full-time

About VITAL WorkLife

For over 40 years, VITAL WorkLife has supported the emotional, mental, and behavioral well-being of clinicians and the organizations that employ them. We're an industry leader in clinician-focused well-being solutions, and we're growing our clinical team to help us reach more physicians, residents, and advanced practice providers who need support. We hire people who are optimistic, collaborative, and committed to doing right by the people we serve.

The Role

The Licensed Counselor provides counseling, coaching, training, and consulting services to individuals and organizations we support through our EAP and Physician Wellbeing Resources (PWR) programs.

What You'll Do

• Manage a counseling caseload including formal referrals, leadership consultations, check-in/opt-outs, and return-to-work coaching
• Provide in-the-moment crisis support, triage, safety planning, and follow-up via phone, video, or in person
• Conduct clinical intakes and assessments for EAP and PWR clients
• Facilitate timely, professional client referrals
• Serve as a subject matter expert on healthcare and EAP trends, referral resources, and well-being best practices
• Track and report on key metrics tied to program effectiveness
• Maintain accurate, complete clinical documentation
• Participate in an on-call rotation with the Clinical Team
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support a smooth, positive client and member experience

Requirements

What You Bring

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field
• Active behavioral health licensure in good standing (LPC, LPCC, LCSW, or LMFT)
• 2-3 years of post-master's clinical experience
• Experience in crisis counseling and stabilization, case management, and substance use
• Sound clinical judgment, strong critical thinking, and the ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, in virtual and in-person settings
• Comfort learning and adopting new technology and platforms
• Experience supporting individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds

Nice to Have

• Experience with Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• CEAP certification
• Certified Coach credential
• Experience delivering web-based or telephonic clinical services
• Experience working with physicians or other healthcare clinicians

Where You Can Work

We're currently able to employ licensed clinical staff in the following states: Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Benefits

• Fully Remote Role
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life, and disability coverage
• Generous PTO plus holidays and well-being days
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Virtual assistant through our Concierge Program
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Up to $250 employer charitable match plus 8 hours of paid volunteer time annually

VITAL WorkLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. Physical demands include extended periods of sitting or standing, communicating with others to exchange information, and repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and fingers.