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Key Responsibilities and Required Skills for a Therapy Consultant

💰 $85,000 - $125,000

HealthcareMental HealthConsultingCorporate Wellness

🎯 Role Definition

Are you a seasoned mental health professional ready to leverage your clinical expertise on a larger scale? This role requires a dynamic and insightful Therapy Consultant to join our team. In this pivotal role, you won't just be treating individuals; you'll be shaping the very framework of mental health care delivery for our organization and partners. You will act as a subject matter expert, a strategic advisor, and a clinical mentor, providing high-level consultation on complex cases, developing cutting-edge therapeutic programs, and training the next wave of care providers. This is a unique opportunity to blend your deep clinical knowledge with strategic thinking to drive meaningful, systemic change in behavioral health.

📈 Career Progression

Typical Career Path

Entry Point From:

  • Senior Therapist / Lead Clinician
  • Clinical Supervisor
  • Mental Health Program Manager

Advancement To:

  • Director of Clinical Services
  • Head of Mental Health Strategy
  • Senior Clinical Consultant / Principal Consultant

Lateral Moves:

  • Clinical Trainer and Educator
  • Healthcare Product Manager (Mental Health Tech)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Manager

Core Responsibilities

Primary Functions

  • Provide expert clinical consultation and evidence-based guidance to interdisciplinary teams on complex behavioral health cases, including diagnostic clarification and treatment planning.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative mental health programs, clinical pathways, and therapeutic interventions to enhance service quality and client outcomes.
  • Design and deliver engaging clinical training, workshops, and educational materials for staff and external partners on topics like trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, CBT, and DBT.
  • Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) on mental health trends, best practices, and regulatory standards, advising leadership on strategic initiatives and policy development.
  • Conduct comprehensive clinical quality reviews and chart audits to ensure adherence to ethical guidelines, documentation standards, and best practice protocols.
  • Offer direct case consultation and support for high-acuity clients, providing specialized recommendations to front-line clinical staff.
  • Collaborate with product and technology teams to inform the design and clinical integrity of mental health technology tools and digital therapeutics.
  • Facilitate clinical peer review meetings and case conferences to foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of clinical programs through data analysis, client feedback, and outcome measurement, providing reports and recommendations to leadership.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, healthcare systems, and academic institutions to expand our network and resources.
  • Provide clinical oversight and mentorship to junior therapists, counselors, and case managers, fostering their professional growth and clinical competency.
  • Author and review clinical content for digital platforms, client-facing materials, and internal communications to ensure accuracy and therapeutic value.
  • Stay current with emerging research, new therapeutic modalities, and changes in mental health legislation to ensure our practices remain cutting-edge and compliant.
  • Assist in the development and refinement of clinical intake processes, assessment protocols, and risk management procedures.
  • Represent the organization as a clinical expert at conferences, industry events, and stakeholder meetings.
  • Lead crisis response and debriefing sessions for teams or clients following critical incidents, providing psychological first aid and support.
  • Contribute to grant writing and proposal development by providing clinical justification and program design expertise.
  • Adapt and tailor therapeutic models to meet the unique needs of diverse and specialized populations (e.g., pediatric, geriatric, corporate employees).
  • Mediate and resolve complex clinical and ethical dilemmas that arise within care teams, ensuring client safety and professional integrity.
  • Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process for clinical positions, assessing candidates for clinical skill and cultural fit.
  • Develop and manage protocols for measuring and improving the therapeutic alliance between clinicians and clients.

Secondary Functions

  • Support ad-hoc data requests and exploratory data analysis related to clinical outcomes and service utilization.
  • Contribute to the organization's data strategy and roadmap by identifying key clinical metrics.
  • Collaborate with business units to translate data needs into engineering requirements.
  • Participate in sprint planning and agile ceremonies within the data engineering team.
  • Author white papers and articles on mental health topics to establish thought leadership.

Required Skills & Competencies

Hard Skills (Technical)

  • Active, unrestricted clinical licensure (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PhD/PsyD in Psychology).
  • Deep expertise in multiple Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.
  • Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and adherence to clinical documentation standards.
  • Strong knowledge of clinical assessment tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5) and their application.
  • In-depth understanding of healthcare privacy laws (HIPAA) and state-specific mental health regulations.
  • Experience in clinical program development, curriculum design, and implementation.
  • Competency in clinical supervision models and providing effective mentorship.
  • Knowledge of risk assessment and crisis management protocols.

Soft Skills

  • Exceptional clinical judgment and sophisticated diagnostic skills.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex clinical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • High degree of empathy, emotional intelligence, and professional ethics.
  • Strategic thinking and systems-level problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong leadership, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Adaptability and resilience when navigating complex and high-pressure situations.
  • A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills for training and public speaking.

Education & Experience

Educational Background

Minimum Education:

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related clinical mental health field.

Preferred Education:

  • Doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.

Relevant Fields of Study:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Social Work
  • Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Mental Health Counseling

Experience Requirements

Typical Experience Range:

  • 5-10 years of post-licensure clinical experience in a direct care role.

Preferred:

  • At least 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory, consulting, program development, or clinical leadership capacity is highly preferred. Experience working within corporate wellness, health-tech, or managed care environments is a significant asset. A proven track record of developing and delivering clinical training is also highly desirable.
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