Remote Mental Health Therapist - Georgia

As a Remote Mental Health Therapist at Gaggle, you will conduct weekly 45-minute video therapy sessions with assigned clients, focusing primarily on improving their mental health. The role is designed to allow you to dedicate most of your time (90%) to clinical work while spending only 10% on administrative tasks. This structure enables you to provide quality care to K-12 students and school staff!

To qualify for the Remote Mental Health Therapist role at Gaggle, candidates must hold either an independent license or a supervised associate license allowing them to provide mental health counseling services (such as LPC, LCSW, or LMHC). Strong technology skills are critical for teletherapy, and you need to acquire Professional Liability and Bodily Injury coverage before seeing clients, with Gaggle listed as Additionally Insured.

Absolutely! Gaggle encourages bilingual candidates to apply for the Remote Mental Health Therapist position. Your language skills can enhance your ability to connect with a diverse set of students and staff, making a significant impact in their mental health journey.

Gaggle offers a range of benefits for Remote Mental Health Therapists, including a completely remote work environment, flexible scheduling, a $200 annual contract stipend, and coverage for cross-licensing fees. Additionally, you will benefit from no billing or insurance hassles, allowing you to focus on what you do best - supporting your clients.

To apply for the Remote Mental Health Therapist role at Gaggle, candidates should submit their resumes and any required documentation that showcases their licenses and experience. Upon review, suitable candidates will be contacted for interviews. The selection process is designed to ensure that we hire passion-driven individuals who want to make a difference in students' lives.

When answering this question, focus on your ability to adjust therapeutic approaches based on individual client needs. Mention techniques such as active listening, empathy, and assessing clients’ backgrounds. Demonstrating your flexibility showcases your capability as a Remote Mental Health Therapist at Gaggle.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to answer. Share a specific case, detailing the challenges faced, your therapeutic approach, and the outcomes. This illustrates your critical thinking skills and effectiveness as a mental health therapist.

Research Gaggle's mission and how they provide teletherapy without insurance burdens. Discuss their commitment to accessibility and student safety, emphasizing how these values align with your own to demonstrate enthusiasm for the role.

Discuss the importance of confidentiality agreements and ethical guidelines. Talk about techniques for building rapport online, such as maintaining eye contact, active listening, and creating a safe space during your video sessions.

Mention specific platforms you’ve used for teletherapy sessions. Discuss your comfort level with video conferencing tools and any technical troubleshooting experience, showcasing your tech-savvy skills required for the Remote Mental Health Therapist role.

Demonstrate your knowledge of crisis management protocols. Discuss remaining calm, assessing risk, and your process for ensuring client safety. Mention that you would follow Gaggle's protocols for escalation if necessary.

Self-care is essential in mental health fields. Discuss personal practices that help you recharge, such as setting boundaries, seeking supervision, and engaging in hobbies, showing that you prioritize your well-being to better support your clients.

Express your passion for student mental health and how Gaggle’s mission aligns with your values. Mention specifics about their teletherapy approach that resonate with you, showing genuine interest in joining their team.

Share any previous experience you have with this demographic. Discuss your understanding of the challenges faced by students and teachers and how your skills can help address their specific needs, especially within a remote format.

Highlight your organizational skills and use of technology to manage paperwork efficiently. Discuss time management techniques that allow you to balance clinical responsibilities with required administrative duties effectively.