Workforce Wellness Support Therapist - Contract

Position Type: Independent Contractor Compensation: $85-$90 per hour Hours: Approximately 8 hours per month Schedule: Flexible | Combination of In-Person and Virtual Support Location: Delaware About Impact Life At Impact Life, we believe that supporting the people who do this work is just as important as supporting the people we serve. Our team works every day alongside individuals and communities impacted by substance use, mental health challenges, trauma, and other complex life circumstances. While this work is incredibly meaningful, we also recognize the emotional demands that come with it. As an organization deeply rooted in recovery, we are committed to creating a workplace culture that prioritizes wellness, connection, resilience, and meaningful support for our employees. Position Overview Impact Life is seeking a compassionate, experienced Workforce Wellness Support Therapist to provide ongoing wellness support through our Recovery Friendly Workplace initiative. This contracted position is designed to support employees, including individuals in recovery, who work in environments where they are regularly exposed to trauma, crisis, and emotionally challenging situations. This is not a clinical treatment or individual therapy position for Impact Life employees. Instead, the therapist will facilitate supportive, nonclinical spaces where staff can openly discuss the challenges of their work, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and prioritize their own well-being. We recognize that vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout, and workplace stress can accumulate over time, particularly for professionals working in behavioral health, substance use treatment, harm reduction, recovery support, and other helping professions. Our goal is to provide consistent, accessible support that helps our workforce remain healthy, connected, and supported while continuing to do meaningful and often difficult work. Key Responsibilities Facilitate supportive group discussions, wellness sessions, and reflective spaces for Impact Life employeesHelp staff recognize and develop strategies for managing vicarious trauma, secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, burnout, and workplace stressPromote healthy boundaries, emotional resilience, self-care, and sustainable wellness practicesSupport conversations around maintaining personal recovery and wellness while working in emotionally demanding environmentsProvide psychoeducation and practical tools related to stress management, coping strategies, and emotional well-beingCreate safe, inclusive, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented spaces where employees feel comfortable participatingHelp employees recognize when additional behavioral health support may be beneficialConnect employees with appropriate resources, including Impact Life's Employee Assistance Program (EAP), community behavioral health providers, and other wellness supportsMaintain appropriate professional boundaries, confidentiality, and a clear distinction between workforce wellness support and clinical treatmentCollaborate with organizational leadership to identify workforce wellness needs and opportunities for additional support while respecting employee privacy Requirements Required: Current professional license in a behavioral health discipline, such as LCSW, LPCMH, licensed psychologist, or equivalentExperience working with individuals impacted by trauma, substance use disorders, and/or mental health challengesStrong understanding of vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout, and the emotional demands of helping professionsDemonstrated experience facilitating groups, workshops, or supportive discussionsKnowledge of recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered approachesStrong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skillsAbility to maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality Preferred: Experience working in substance use treatment, behavioral health, recovery support, harm reduction, or community-based service settingsFamiliarity with Recovery Friendly Workplace initiativesExperience supporting peer professionals, frontline workers, and individuals with lived experience of recoveryKnowledge of employee wellness initiatives and workplace mental health resources Contract Details Approximately 8 hours per monthHourly compensation of $85-$90, depending on experienceFlexible scheduling based on organizational needs and contractor availabilityCombination of in-person and virtual engagementOpportunity to help shape and strengthen a growing workforce wellness initiative Benefits Impact Life offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement options Paid time off 11 paid holidays annually Training and professional development opportunities Wellness resources