Founding WV Mental Health Therapist - Remote

Cartwheel; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Equity ownership

PTO

401K with company match

CEU stipend

Job summary

Cartwheel is expanding as a founding West Virginia Mental Health Therapist, delivering direct care to students and families across the state. You’ll supervise future associate licensed therapists and join an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists and school health professionals.

The role is W2, full-time, salaried with remote West Virginia placement or within 30 aeronautical miles of WV, starting December 2026.

Qualifications

• Active independent West Virginia license (LPC, LICSW, etc.) to deliver care.
• At least three years delivering mental health services to children/youth independently.
• Experience with CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, or motivational interviewing.
• Willingness to cross-license into other Cartwheel states; licensing costs covered.
• Reliable high-speed internet (50 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up).
• Excellent organization, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work after-school hours (3–8 pm ET) and Saturdays.
• Residence in West Virginia or within 30 aeronautical miles of the border.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health assessments and teletherapy to K-12 students and staff.
• Participate in case discussions with the interdisciplinary team.
• Support transition to community care providers for students and families.
• Build collaborative relationships with school leadership and families.
• Deliver cultural competency training to staff and providers.

Skills

CBT

DBT

ACT

Motivational interviewing

Telehealth

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Active WV independent license (LPC, LICSW, etc.)

Tools

GSuite

EHR systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Cartwheel is expanding as a founding West Virginia Mental Health Therapist, delivering direct care to students and families across the state. You’ll supervise future associate licensed therapists and join an interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists and school health professionals.

The role is W2, full-time, salaried with remote West Virginia placement or within 30 aeronautical miles of WV, starting December 2026.