[Hiring] Mental Health Leave and Accommodations Clinician @Spring Health

Role Description

Reporting to the Clinical Lead, the Mental Health Leave and Accommodations (MHLA) Clinician plays a critical role in evaluating mental health-related leave and accommodation requests and providing clinically sound, unbiased recommendations. This is a newly established function, offering the opportunity to help shape standards, workflows, and best practices from the ground up. This is a full-time position that is fully remote. No travel is required.

• Perform objective mental health evaluations to assess symptomatology and functional impairment and determine the appropriateness of leave and workplace accommodations.
• Develop and document concise, professional evaluation summaries that clearly articulate clinical rationale, functional findings, and recommendations.
• Offer appropriate, ethical treatment plan recommendations and care pathways aligned with the member’s clinical needs and workplace considerations.
• Identify trends or recurring clinical themes related to leave and accommodation requests and provide feedback to improve evaluation quality, consistency, and member experience.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation across systems while upholding all privacy, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with internal teams, treating providers, and external stakeholders to support evaluations and deliver a coordinated, seamless experience for members navigating leave and accommodations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related mental health field.
• You have an unrestricted license to practice psychotherapy (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent) in good standing. We are not able to accept applications from anyone requiring licensed supervision.
• You have the ability to work a full 40 hour work week.
• You're comfortable with technology and are telehealth competent.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, objective, and clinically defensible documentation.
• High ethical standards and commitment to impartiality, objectivity, and member-centered care.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary, remote team.
• Motivation to provide a thoughtful, high-quality experience for members during sensitive and complex situations.

Requirements

• Clinical experience conducting mental health assessments, with a strong preference for experience in disability, leave of absence, workplace accommodations, or occupational mental health.
• Willingness to be cross-licensed in other states; sponsored by Spring Health.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring.
• You and your dependents also receive access to One Medical accounts.
• HSA and FSA plans are also available, with Spring contributing up to $1K for HSAs, depending on your plan type.
• Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2% for retirement planning.
• A yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents.
• Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave and company holidays.
• At 6 months tenure with Spring, we offer parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.
• Access to Noom, a weight management program—based in psychology, that’s tailored to your unique needs and goals.
• Access to fertility care support through Carrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses.
• Access to Wellhub, which connects employees to the best options for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep in one subscription.
• Access to BrightHorizons, which provides sponsored child care, back-up care, and elder care.
• Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement a year.
• $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes.