Clinician

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced, trauma-informed clinician to provide mental health

services to first responders on a contract (1099) basis. This role involves delivering

culturally competent mental health support tailored to the unique needs of police, fire,

EMS, dispatchers, and related emergency personnel. Services may include individual

therapy, crisis intervention, fitness-for-duty–adjacent wellness support, group facilitation,

and psychoeducation.

As an independent contractor, the clinician maintains responsibility for their schedule,

documentation practices are required, and adherence to all professional and ethical

standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Services

 Provide individual counseling, short-term therapy, and ongoing wellness support

to first responders and their family members.

 Conduct mental health assessments, screenings, and treatment planning as

appropriate to scope of practice.

 Facilitate group debriefings, critical incident stress management (CISM)

interventions, and post-incident support.

 Offer psychoeducation on resilience, stress management, trauma exposure, and

prevention of burnout and compassion fatigue.

 Maintain appropriate clinical boundaries while supporting a high-risk, high-stress

population.

Documentation & Compliance

 Maintain timely, accurate, HIPAA-compliant documentation, including progress

notes, assessments, treatment plans, and billing records.

 Adhere to federal, state, and local laws regulating clinical practice, including

ethical codes and confidentiality laws.

 Maintain proof of independent malpractice insurance as required for 1099

contractors.

 Maintain proof of State License

 Maintain proof of Driver License

Collaboration & Communication

 Coordinate care with agency leadership (when authorized) to support workforce

wellness and early intervention.

 Participate in meetings, training, and team case reviews as requested.

 Build trusting relationships within first responder culture while maintaining

neutrality and client confidentiality.

Professional Standards

 Demonstrate cultural competency in first responder mental health, trauma,

operational stress, and organizational dynamics.

 Maintain professional licensure, continuing education, and knowledge of

evidence-based practices relevant to trauma and emergency services.

 Uphold contractor responsibilities such as managing personal schedule,

maintaining required materials, and submitting invoices for services rendered.

Qualifications

Required

 Master’s degree or degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related

behavioral health field.

 Active, unrestricted clinical license (e.g., LPC, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW,

Psychologist).

 Minimum 2–3 years of clinical experience, preferably with trauma, crisis, or high-

stress populations.

 Experience with evidence-based practices such as CBT, EMDR, ACT, TF-CBT, or

similar trauma-oriented modalities.

 Strong skills in crisis intervention and de-escalation.

 Ability to work independently as a contractor and manage one’s own

administrative tasks.

Preferred

 Previous experience working with first responders, military, or other high-risk

occupational groups.

 CISM, ICISF, or peer-support experience or certification.

 Familiarity with first responder culture, shift work, and operational stressors.

 Bilingual abilities (Spanish or other languages).

Contract Terms

 Status: Independent contractor (1099); not an employee.

 Hours: Flexible; determined by client demand and contractor availability.

 Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, session rate, or per-diem rate (to be

outlined in contract).

 Insurance: Contractor must maintain active malpractice and general liability

insurance.

 Location: Agency offices, telehealth, onsite at first responder facilities, or

community settings depending on assignment.

Physical & Work Requirements

 Ability to sit for extended periods during sessions.

 Ability to respond to crisis or critical incidents as needed (sometimes outside

standard business hours).

 Must pass background checks if required by agency or first responder

departments.