Social Work & Counseling Coach
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Job overview
Polymer is hiring a Social Work & Counseling Coach. Leland is seeking an experienced social work and counseling coach to guide students and professionals in social work and counseling careers. This role involves teaching core clinical skills, including counseling techniques, therapy modalities, mental health assessment, and treatment planning. Coaches also provide career support, covering resume review, interview preparation, salary negotiation, and freelancing guidance. Ideal candidates have professional experience in social work or counseling and prior coaching or mentoring experience.
Key focus areas include Teach core clinical skills in counseling techniques, therapy modalities, mental health assessment, and treatment planning, Guide students in practical skill building and consistent capability development, and Provide career coaching including resume review, cover letter writing, interview preparation, and salary negotiation.
Successful candidates bring Professional Experience In Social Work Or Counseling, Prior Coaching Or Mentoring Experience, and Clear Structured Approach To Breaking Down Clinical And Career Topics. Important skills include Clinical Skills In Counseling Techniques, Therapy Modalities, Mental Health Assessment, Treatment Planning, Resume Review, and Cover Letters. Preferred (not required): Coaching and Structured Approach.
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Full job description
Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.
We're seeking an experienced social work and counseling coach to work with students and professionals pursuing careers in social work and counseling. This role includes teaching core clinical skills in counseling techniques, therapy modalities, mental health assessment, and treatment planning, and helping students build these capabilities through consistent, practical skill building. Coaches also support the career side of the journey, including resume review, cover letters, interview prep, and salary negotiation, as well as promotion strategy, networking strategy, and freelancing for those pursuing independent practice. Ideal candidates have professional experience in social work or counseling, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to breaking down clinical and career topics alike. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.
Why Leland?
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The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
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Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
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Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
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We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company
Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.
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