Mental Health Support Counselor

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Mental Health Support Counselor providing short-term, confidential mental health support for Optimizers’ remote workforce. Managing emotional well-being and workplace challenges within a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual, confidential counseling sessions focused on stress management, burnout prevention, adjustment concerns, emotional regulation, and workplace-related mental health challenges
  • Conduct mental health screenings and stress assessments to identify risk factors and appropriate support pathways
  • Deliver crisis intervention and immediate emotional support, following internal escalation, safety, and referral protocols
  • Facilitate group support sessions, wellness workshops, and mental health education initiatives tailored to a remote workforce
  • Support proactive well-being initiatives that promote resilience, psychological safety, and sustained performance
  • Collaborate with external licensed mental health providers, clinics, or emergency services for referrals when cases fall outside internal scope
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation of sessions in accordance with ethical standards and data privacy laws
  • Partner with HR and leadership to provide non-identifying insights on workforce mental health trends, risks, and preventive strategies

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Guidance & Counseling, or a related field
  • Active PRC license as a Registered Psychologist, Licensed Guidance Counselor, or equivalent
  • Minimum 2-3 years of professional counseling or mental health support experience
  • Demonstrated experience working with a remote workforce, distributed teams, or multicultural populations, where cultural sensitivity and virtual engagement are critical
  • Strong counseling, listening, and emotional assessment skills
  • High ethical standards, discretion, and professionalism
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Filipino
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating cross-functionally
  • Comfort using telehealth platforms, secure communication tools, and digital documentation systems

Benefits:

  • Fully functional work-from-home setup
  • Quiet, private workspace suitable for confidential counseling sessions
  • Reliable primary internet connection with backup internet and essential equipment