This story originally appeared on FlexJobs.
If you enjoy helping people or have a passion for certain causes, a job in human services can be a very rewarding career choice.
The human services field is a diverse industry with wide-ranging career opportunities. At a very broad level, a human services job can be a position in any field that provides assistance to people in need, particularly in times of crisis.
During the pandemic, human services organizations had to move their programs online to continue their vital operations. As a result, many of the previously office-based jobs in the field became virtual — which means now is the perfect time to search for a work-from-home human services position.
We’ve searched our database to find the companies that commonly hire for remote human services jobs.
1. Beacon Health Options
Beacon Health Options provides group-based treatment plans for individuals with behavioral health needs. Services include mental health and substance abuse management, employee assistance programs, specialty programs for autism and depression, work-life support, and analytics that improve the delivery of care.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- EAP counselor
- Care manager
- Mental health therapist
2. Caring.com
Caring.com provides online resources for people caring for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones. Caring.com offers helpful tools, articles, a comprehensive Senior Care Directory and a supportive, online community — as well as family advisers who provide one-on-one guidance and advice.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Family adviser
- Consumer support coordinator
3. Doctor On Demand
As a hospital and health care telemedicine company, Doctor On Demand provides on-demand and scheduled appointments with licensed medical professionals through smartphones, tablets and computers. Via online platforms, Doctor On Demand offers easy and affordable access to physicians, pediatricians, lactation experts, psychologists and other health care providers.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Licensed clinical social worker
- Therapist
- Psychiatrist
4. Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian ministry dedicated to building safe and affordable housing for low-income families. Habitat for Humanity also participates in neighborhood revitalization efforts and offers disaster response services and financial education classes.
Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 350,000 houses in 3,000 communities, providing shelter for 1.75 million people worldwide.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Long-term recovery MEAL specialist
- System manager — Online marketing and fundraising systems
5. Highmark
Highmark is one of the country’s 10 largest health insurers and the third-largest company affiliated with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).
They provide more than 5.2 million members with health insurance plans in Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Highmark’s health businesses include dental insurance and vision care that serve group, customer and individual health needs.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Social worker — Enhanced community care management
- Supervisor, case management
- Medical case manager
6. Kepro
Health care management and quality improvement organization Kepro serves more than 1 billion commercial and public-program clients.
Services include case management, utilization management, specialty and chronic care management, external quality review, independent medical reviews, maternity management, employee assistance, and more.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Clinical assessor
- Long-term support services clinical reviewer
- PASRR level II evaluator
7. Kids in Need of Defense (KIND)
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to unaccompanied refugee and immigrant children.
KIND maintains a pro bono network of law firms, universities, nongovernmental organizations, corporations and volunteers who help to ensure that unaccompanied children don’t have to appear in U.S. immigration courts without legal counsel.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Staff attorney
- Deputy director of social services
- Program assistant
8. Lionrock Recovery
Lionrock Recovery provides remote treatment for drug and alcohol addiction through secure online and mobile video conferencing. With professional, licensed services for outpatient substance abuse treatment, weekly support groups, and family support, Lionrock Recovery’s treatment plans are fully individualized.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Licensed clinician
- LCSW clinician — substance abuse disorders
- Clinician with chemical dependency
9. Lyra Health
Lyra Health helps companies improve employee access to high-quality, effective mental health care. Founded in 2015, Lyra offers a digital curated platform to connect members with coaches and therapists. Lyra Health delivers solutions for employers, members and providers, offering therapy, coaching programs, and self-care apps across the mental health spectrum.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Emotional wellness coach
- Licensed mental health therapist — social worker
- Therapist
10. Tava Health
Tava Health is an online mental health clinic offering individuals a personalized approach to mental health by matching patients to therapists for therapy sessions conducted via video chat or secure text messaging.
Tava Health’s licensed and carefully vetted clinical team has expertise in behavioral health issues, such as addiction, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief and loss, LGBTQ issues, PTSD and trauma, and more.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Licensed mental health therapist
- Licensed psychologist
11. UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group includes United Healthcare, a benefits and insurance coverage provider, and Optum, a leading provider of technology and information-enabled health services. UnitedHealth Group provides benefits services and health care coverage to clients and consumers in all 50 states and in 125 countries worldwide.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Behavioral health care advocate
- Employee assistance program senior coordinator
- Care navigator
12. Zeiders Enterprises
Zeiders Enterprises is a human services company that specializes in serving the military community.
Areas of service include behavioral health, employment and educational counseling, learning and professional development, military and family readiness and resilience, personal finance management education, veterans transition services, and wounded warrior and caregiver support.
Recent remote human services jobs:
- Education and career adviser
- Career coach
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