Synapticure5mo ago

Counseling Therapist (Contract)

AlbuquerqueRemoteFull Timemid

OtherHealthcarePsychiatrist

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About Synapticure As a patient and caregiver-founded company, Synapticure provides instant access to expert neurologists, cutting-edge treatments and trials,

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About Synapticure

As a patient and caregiver-founded company, Synapticure provides instant access to expert neurologists, cutting-edge treatments and trials, and wraparound care coordination and behavioral health support in all 50 states through a virtual care platform. Partnering with providers and health plans, including CMS' new GUIDE dementia care model, Synapticure is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of individuals and their families living with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS.

The Role

Synapticure is seeking an experienced and compassionate Licensed Psychotherapist to join our growing multidisciplinary dementia care team on a part-time or contract basis. This fully remote role offers maximum scheduling flexibility, including evening and weekend sessions, ideal for clinicians balancing other professional or personal commitments.

You will conduct mental health evaluations and deliver counseling therapy services to patients, families, and caregivers via secure telehealth platforms. Working closely with our neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and care navigators, you’ll help deliver comprehensive, person-centered care for individuals impacted by neurodegenerative diseases.

Provide individual, couples, and family therapy via secure telehealth platforms for patients and caregivers.

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, and maintain timely and compliant documentation.

Deliver evidence-based interventions (e.g., CBT, ACT, mindfulness, supportive therapy, grief counseling) tailored to patients with neurological illness and their caregivers.

Facilitate caregiver support groups and psychoeducation sessions focused on coping, stress reduction, and resilience building.

Collaborate closely with Neurologists, Psychologists, Neuropsychologists, behavioral health team members, Psychiatrists, and care coordinators to ensure coordinated and patient-centered care.

Identify psychosocial needs and link patients and families with community resources, support programs, and social services.

Maintain HIPAA compliance, follow telehealth best practices, and adhere to ethical and professional standards of practice.

Participate in team case conferences, professional development, and continuing education in the areas of behavioral health and neurology.

Therapy & Cognitive Support

Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g., CBT, ACT, supportive therapy) to address adjustment, anxiety, depression, mood disorder symptoms, and caregiver stress.

Deliver individual, family, and group therapy interventions.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Collaborate virtually with neurologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and case managers to coordinate care.

Participate in case conferences and contribute neurocognitive perspectives to multidisciplinary treatment planning.

Offer consultation to providers regarding diagnostic differentials, cognitive profiles, and behavioral management strategies.

Program Development

Collaborate on behavioral health outcomes research to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of clinical services.

Documentation & ComplianceMaintain accurate, secure electronic health records and documentation consistent with HIPAA and telehealth best practices.Follow appropriate national organizations for guidelines for remote assessment and intervention (APA, NAN, NASW, ACA)

Master’s degree in a mental health–related field:

Social Work (MSW), Marriage & Family Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, or Professional Counseling

Active clinical license in good standing as one of the following:

LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LMHC (or equivalent, depending on state)

Active clinical license in one of the following states:

CA, TX, FL, NM, WA, AZ

Additional state licensure is a plus

Minimum of 2 years of direct clinical experience providing psychotherapy to adults or families.

Experience with telehealth platforms and electronic health record documentation.

Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience working with patients with neurodegenerative or chronic medical conditions (e.g., dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, ALS).

Familiarity with caregiver stress, adjustment to illness, and grief and loss interventions.

Training or certification in evidence-based approaches for chronic illness or neurological populations.

Relentless focus on patients and caregivers. We are determined to provide an exceptional experience for every patient we serve, and we put our patients first in everything we do.

Embody the spirit and humanity of those living with neurodegenerative disease. Inspired by our founders, families, and personal experiences, we recognize the seriousness of our patients’ circumstances and meet that challenge every day with empathy, compassion, kindness, and hope.

Seek to understand, and stay curious. We start by listening to one another, our partners, our patients, and their caregivers. We communicate with authenticity and humility, recognizing we always have something to learn.

Embrace the opportunity. We are energized by the importance of our mission and bias toward action.

Part-time / contract role (minimum 8–20 hours per week).

Flexible schedule – weekday evenings and/or weekends available.

Fully remote from any of our licensed states.