Mental Health Professional Clinician (Contract)

This is a contract position for a Mental Health Professional Clinician whose independent license or Agency Affiliated Counselor License is active in the state of Washington.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

• Contractor is an independent contractor and is not an employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer of Agency. Contractor shall be solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, withholdings, business expenses, insurance, licensing fees, and other obligations arising from compensation paid under this Agreement. Contractor shall not be eligible for employee benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, paid leave, retirement benefits, unemployment insurance, or workers’ compensation coverage through Agency. Contractor retains control over the manner and means of performing the services, subject to applicable laws, payer requirements, clinical documentation standards, and Agency compliance policies.

• Conduct comprehensive clinical intakes and assessments to determine client needs, eligibility for services, and level of care.

•  Provide accurate and timely diagnostic evaluations in accordance with current clinical standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Complete and submit written evaluations, assessments, and diagnostic reports as required to support clinical decision-making and service authorization.

• Ensure all assessments and diagnoses are documented thoroughly, accurately, and in compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards.

• Participate in reassessment and diagnostic review processes as needed to ensure continued medical necessity and appropriate level of care.

• Maintain compliance with all applicable documentation, charting, and coding requirements related to assessment and diagnosis in accordance with regulatory entities.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

• The Contractor is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Agency. Contractor will immediately notify Sunrise of license discipline, investigation, suspension, restriction, arrest/conviction relevant to care, or exclusion

• Contractor will maintain required CEUs and credentials

• Contractor must successfully complete all required background checks before providing services. Contractor shall immediately notify Agency of any new criminal charge, conviction, founded finding, exclusion, or other matter that may affect eligibility to provide services

COMPENSATION

• Flat Rate: $125 per completed assessment. A “completed assessment” means an assessment that has been fully conducted, accurately documented in the Agency’s EHR, signed by Contractor, submitted within required timelines, and accepted by Agency as complete, clinically appropriate, and compliant with payer, regulatory, and Agency documentation standards.

• Agency may withhold, delay, or deny payment for assessments that are incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, not medically necessary, not properly documented, not signed, not compliant with applicable requirements, or not accepted for billing.

COMPLIANCE & CONFIDENTIALITY

• Contractor shall comply with all applicable HIPAA, HITECH, 42 CFR Part 2 if applicable, Washington State confidentiality laws, Agency privacy policies, and all requirements set forth in the Business Associate Agreement attached to this Agreement. Contractor shall immediately report any suspected or actual unauthorized use, disclosure, loss, breach, or security incident involving protected health information.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Professional Liability (Malpractice) Minimum: $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate

• Must be active at all times

• Must cover clinical services, telehealth, documentation errors, and board complaints

CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Hold an active Washington State DOH credential (AAC or applicable).

• Have internet access and a device to access EHR.

• Maintain license in good standing.

• Successfully pass required background checks.

• Provide culturally appropriate care certification.

• Submit a Clinician Disclosure Statement.

• Be competent in telehealth services.

• Complete EHR documentation within 72 hours.

• Maintain HIPAA-compliant remote workspace.

• Provide W-9 form.

• Provide direct deposit form.

To comply with Federal law, Sunrise Services participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired employees are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.