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Contract Mental Health Clinician (1099) – Youth & Family Services
New Leaf Counseling & Development
New Leaf Counseling & Development is seeking qualified mental health professionals to join our growing 1099 Contract Clinician Network.
We provide counseling and behavioral health services to youth and families, including at-risk youth, juvenile justice-involved youth, diversion and aftercare participants, and other community-based referrals.
This is a flexible contract opportunity for clinicians who want to accept referrals based on their availability, geographic service area, professional qualifications, and clinical interests.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual, family, and/or group counseling as assigned
- Work with children, adolescents, and families
- Provide services to youth involved with juvenile justice, diversion, aftercare, and community-based programs
- Develop treatment goals and provide evidence-informed, trauma-informed interventions
- Address areas such as emotional regulation, decision-making, impulse control, accountability, self-identity, coping skills, communication, and goal setting
- Complete progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and other required documentation within established timelines
- Maintain professional communication with New Leaf and authorized referral partners
- Follow HIPAA, confidentiality, ethical, and program requirements
- Maintain required professional credentials, supervision, and liability insurance
- Provide services through telehealth, community-based settings, partner facilities, or other approved locations depending on the assignment
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Hold a master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, behavioral health, or a closely related field appropriate for the services provided
- Be professionally qualified and legally eligible to provide accepted assignments
- Maintain applicable licensure, credentialing, certification, registration, or supervision requirements
- Have an interest in working with children, adolescents, and families
- Possess strong clinical documentation and communication skills
- Be dependable, professional, and able to work independently
- Maintain professional liability insurance
- Successfully complete required credential verification and background screening
- Have reliable access to a computer and secure internet for electronic documentation and telehealth when applicable
New Leaf welcomes applications from:
- Master's-level mental health clinicians
- Associate Licensed Counselors (ALCs)
- Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs)
- Independently licensed behavioral health professionals
- Other appropriately credentialed mental health professionals
Specific assignments may require independent licensure or additional qualifications.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following areas is preferred but not required:
- Children and adolescents
- At-risk youth
- Juvenile justice or court-involved youth
- Trauma-informed care
- Family counseling
- CBT or Motivational Interviewing
- Behavioral and emotional concerns
- Community-based mental health
- Group counseling
- Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB) or Illegal Sexual Behavior (ISB)
PSB Opportunities
New Leaf is continuing to expand its Problematic Sexual Behavior treatment team.
Clinicians with PSB/ISB training or experience are strongly encouraged to apply. PSB experience is not required for general clinician opportunities.
Specialized assignments will only be offered to clinicians who meet applicable credentialing, experience, and program requirements.
Schedule
Flexible.
Contract clinicians may indicate:
- Preferred caseload
- Counties/service areas
- Telehealth and/or in-person availability
- Daytime and/or evening availability
Clinicians may accept referrals based on their qualifications and current availability.
Compensation
$50–$85 per completed clinical hour, based on education, professional credential, clinical experience, assignment requirements, and specialty qualifications.
Certain specialized assignments may have separate compensation rates.
Travel or mileage reimbursement, when applicable, will depend on the specific program or contract.
Contract Status
This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity.
Referral volume is based on program needs, clinician qualifications, geographic coverage, and availability. Placement on New Leaf's contractor roster does not guarantee a minimum number of clients, hours, or assignments.
About New Leaf
New Leaf Counseling & Development provides behavioral health and supportive services designed to help youth and families create meaningful and sustainable change.
We are expanding our network of qualified professionals to strengthen our capacity to serve youth and families throughout Alabama.
Job Type: Contract / 1099 Independent Contractor
Pay: $50.00–$90.00 per completed clinical hour
Expected Hours: Varies based on accepted referrals and contractor availability
Pay: $55.00 - $90.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $90