1099 - Licensed Clinical Therapist - IA

TimelyCare Ranks Highly on Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Malpractice insurance provided

CE opportunities sponsored by APA and ASWB

No insurance credentialing

Candidate referral program

Job summary

A leading virtual care provider is seeking a Licensed Clinical Therapist to offer remote mental health counseling primarily for college students. The role involves developing treatment plans, documenting services in a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record, and working with other departments to ensure continuous care. Ideal candidates will have strong crisis intervention skills and an active license in Iowa. This position allows for flexible hours and the opportunity to work from home.

Qualifications

• Licensed clinical therapist position for a remote role.
• Experience working with young adults and adolescents.
• Strong skills in crisis intervention and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic counseling services to students.
• Document sessions in a HIPAA compliant manner.
• Develop treatment plans and communicate with other teams.
• Coordinate with other TimelyCare teams to support continued care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Active listening

Clinical documentation

Assessment skills

Education

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Job description

AtTimelyCare, we believe in making health care better and more accessible for students everywhere. Doing that takes the brightest minds and biggest hearts. If that sounds like you, then there’s a place for you here.

1099 - Licensed Clinical Therapist - IA

TimelyCare is a clinically accountable virtual care provider built specifically for education. Trusted by nearly 500 campuses across the U.S., TimelyCare combines URAC-accredited clinical standards with a measurement‑based approach and a partnership‑first model to help institutions champion well‑being with clarity, accountability, and real‑world impact. Through a seamless, easy‑to‑access platform, TimelyCare offers a comprehensive range of services, including a crisis line, mental health counseling, on‑demand emotional support, medical care, psychiatric care, health coaching, success coaching, basic needs assistance, faculty and staff guidance, peer support, and self‑guided wellness tools. TimelyCare drives clinically validated improvements in depression and anxiety, supporting healthier learning environments.

The Role

We are currently looking to contract with 1099 therapists, clinically licensed in Iowa, who would provide therapy and support to the clients (students) who use the TimelyCare platform.

Mental Health Counseling is part of a broad range of TimelyCare's digital health services that are extended to members of higher education, primarily college students. As a licensed clinical therapist with TimelyCare, you will offer therapy for the students we serve, partnering with them to identify their needs, collaborate and develop treatment plans, and guide them, when necessary, to other appropriate TimelyCare services (Medical, Psychiatry, etc.).

We have a mental health team that consists of Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LICW/CSW), Professional Counselors (LPC/LMHC), Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), and Clinical Psychologists (LP/LCP).

Location

TimelyCare’s primary location is Fort Worth, Texas. This is a remote position, reviewing candidates licensed in IA.

Requirements for Contracted Services

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Associate therapists are not applicable for this position at this time.
• Preferred: Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, LP/LCP).
• Active State License in IA, additional state licensures a plus.
• Strong clinical documentation, assessment, and active listening skills.
• Experience with crisis intervention/deescalation and safety/treatment planning.
• Background in providing services to young adults, adolescents, at risk populations, and/or experience working in community mental health, crisis triage, or a college counseling environment.

What Our Contracted Therapists Do

• Provide therapeutic counseling services and treatment planning to a primarily young adult population.
• Document concurrently and submit HIPAA compliant documentation using TimelyCare's electronic health record.
• Develop and submit treatment plans and progress notes following each session.
• Communicate cross‑functionally with other teams/departments in order to support care continuation as needed.
• Adhere to established standards for documentation quality and code of ethics.

Expectations for Contracted Services

• Work with the student/client to establish and develop treatment goals and document accordingly.
• Utilize active listening skills and evidence‑based modalities (SFBT, CBT, DBT, MI, ACT) to build rapport, establish boundaries, and progress student/client care.
• Submit appropriate documentation in the EHR (the TimelyCare platform) punctually.
• Be prepared to adapt to the changing needs of the population we serve.
• Remain calm and maintain composure during a potential high‑stress scenario.
• Respond with empathy, professionalism, and meet clients where they are at.
• Model respectful conduct with all students, peers, and support staff.

Highlights of Contracted Services

• Timely: Expected session time is 45–50 minutes, with the remaining time for documentation (60 minutes total).
• Bye bye, burnout: Provide remote care from the convenience of your home or professional office space while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
• Hassle free: Don’t worry about reimbursement, billing codes, or insurance credentialing. TimelyCare does not work with insurance providers and partners directly with colleges and universities across the country. Students can utilize TimelyCare’s services without the inconvenience of insurance or costly co‑pays.
• Therapist autonomy: Flexible hours that work for you. Independent, contracted therapists can set their own schedule for any time Monday‑Sunday.
• Motivated clients: The population TimelyCare serves is made up of motivated, high‑functioning students in higher education institutions who are ready to actively participate in behavioral health services and treatment.
• Professional boundaries: Clients will not have access to your phone number or email.
• Per session rate is discussed upon interview and is dependent on level of education, licensure breadth, and clinical experience.
• Malpractice insurance is provided.
• Partial compensation for late cancellations and no shows.APA and ASWB sponsored CE opportunities.
• Candidate Referral Program.

Closing

This is a remote position. Reviewing candidates across the country.

Please note: You will need valid U.S. work authorization to join us as we are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

TimelyCare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.