Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Telehealth

Brightside Health; Shelbyville (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-enabled healthcare company seeks licensed Mental Health Therapists for remote therapy. The position allows for flexible scheduling and the opportunity to deliver high-quality care to diverse populations through evidence-based approaches. Join a mission-driven team committed to making a lasting impact in mental health treatment.

Benefits

100% remote work

Flexible schedule

Free CEUs and CAMS training

Operational support including billing assistance

Free malpractice insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of independent licensure, 2+ state licenses preferred.
• 2+ years experience delivering CBT and evidence-based therapy to adults.
• Experience with higher-risk populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly evidence-based virtual therapy sessions via live video.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers and fellow therapists.
• Maintain accurate documentation through streamlined EMR.

Skills

CBT

Evidence-based therapy

Client progress monitoring

Tech-savvy

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work

Tools

AI-enhanced EMR

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Telehealth Address Tennessee, USA Compensation $70.00 - $75.00/hour

Job Description

Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Remote | Brightside Health

At Brightside Health, we’re redefining remote therapy and telehealth with evidence-based, human-centered mental health care. As a licensed Remote Mental Health Therapist, Counselor, or Psychologist, you’ll deliver transformative, evidence-based virtual therapy to individuals seeking real change. With our proven care models, 86% of our members experience meaningful improvements within just 12 weeks.

About Brightside: Brightside Health is a tech-enabled healthcare company transforming remote mental health care through evidence-based programs and a full continuum of services, including general therapy, suicide prevention care, and SUD IOP. Therapists love Brightside for fully remote, flexible schedules, steady referral stream, and exceptional clinical support—including free CEUs, CAMS-care training, and case consult groups. We offer built-in psychoeducation tools, billing and client support, and a collaborative environment.

Role overview: We are seeking passionate, licensed Remote Mental Health Therapists and Psychologists to deliver high-quality telehealth care within our general mental health program. In addition to general care, therapists have the opportunity to opt into specialized programs, including our Suicide Prevention Program, Teen Program, and our upcoming Mental Health IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program). If you're committed to evidence-based practices and excited to deliver culturally responsive care to adults or even teens, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

Deliver weekly evidence-based virtual therapy sessions via live video

Apply the Unified Protocol (UP) framework and CBT to guide treatment

Monitor client progress virtually through automated assessments and goal-based measures

Collaborate with psychiatric providers and fellow therapists for comprehensive care

Maintain accurate, timely documentation through our AI-enhanced EMR

Unprecedented impact: Make a real impact with an innovative, mission-driven remote therapy team

Clinical support: Grow professionally with leadership support and continuous education opportunities, including billing and care coordination support

Professional growth opportunities: Serve across diverse service lines, including our Suicide Prevention Program and expanding Teen Therapy Program

Custom-built tools: Be part of a tech-enabled virtual mental health care model and enjoy our streamlined EMR integrated with treatment software, assessment tools, progress monitoring, and AI transcription for seamless documentation

Collaborative approach: Thrive in a collaborative culture rooted in innovation, inclusivity, and compassion

Ongoing referrals: Grow your ideal caseload with Brightside’s steady and reliable stream of client referrals

What we offer:

100% remote, flexible 1099 contractor positions

Create your own schedule (Monday-Sunday, 7am-9pm)

No on-call work

Free CEUs and CAMS training for suicide risk treatment

Dedicated operational support: billing, IT, and insurance assistance

Free malpractice insurance coverage

Health insurance recommendations via Stride Health

AI-driven EMR to streamline documentation and enhance clinical care

Opportunities to work with our Suicide Prevention and Teen Therapy Programs

Qualifications:

Master's or Doctorate in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work (MA, MS, MSW, MFT, MHC, PhD, PsyD)

Minimum 1 year of independent licensure (2+ state licenses a big plus)

2+ years of recent experience delivering CBT and evidence-based therapy to adults

Comfortable treating a diverse range of populations and mental health conditions

Tech-savvy and enthusiastic about integrating digital solutions into clinical practice

Experience working with higher-risk populations and/or adolescents preferred

Apply Today! Shape the future of evidence-based remote mental health care — apply today and make a lasting difference with Brightside Health.

We know that diversity fosters innovation, inclusivity, and better care. We are committed to equity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience isn’t an exact match. Brightside is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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