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Brightside Health is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for 100% remote telehealth as a 1099 contractor. Earn hourly compensation of $83–$103 per 53+ minute session with flexible scheduling and built-in clinical support.
You will deliver weekly telehealth therapy to adults, using CBT and other evidence-based methods, with measurement-based care and collaboration with psychiatrists. We provide free CEUs, malpractice coverage, and support to grow your practice.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Telehealth Brightside Health
Address ND, US
Compensation $83.00 - $103.00/hour
Job Type Contract freelancer
Industry Health medical and related
Description
Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LPC)—1099 Contractor | Telehealth
Join Brightside Health as a 100% remote, 1099 contractor therapist. Build a flexible, sustainable telehealth practice with steady referrals, free CEUs, malpractice coverage, and strong clinical support.
86% of our patients experience meaningful improvement within 12 weeks.
At Brightside Health, we’re redefining telehealth through evidence-based, measurement-driven behavioral health care. Our model combines proven clinical frameworks with technology and human-centered care to deliver real outcomes—and our data backs it up.
We are uniquely positioned with specialized programs including:
Suicide Prevention Program (CAMS training provided)
Teen Therapy Program
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for mental health and substance use
Our therapists choose Brightside for the ability to build a flexible, sustainable private practice with strong clinical and operational support—and the freedom to do meaningful work on their own terms.
This role is a great fit if you're a licensed psychotherapist who wants:
Flexibility without isolation—set your own schedule with a built-in clinical communityMinimum availability: 9 hours per week across at least 2 days. Many therapists start here and grow their caseload at their own pace.
We are hiring licensed Remote Mental Health Therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, LICSW, LISW, LIMHP, PsyD, PhD) to deliver high-quality telehealth therapy across our general mental health program. Therapists also have the opportunity to opt into specialized care tracks including Suicide Prevention, Teen Therapy, and IOP.
Deliver weekly telehealth (video-based) therapy sessions to individuals across a range of behavioral health conditions
Apply evidence-based approaches including CBT and the Unified Protocol (UP); additional modalities such as ACT, DBT, and EMDR are welcomed
Use measurement-based care to track progress via digital assessments
Collaborate with psychiatrists and fellow therapists for integrated care
Compensation: $83-103 per 53+ minute session, depending on state and program participation
Payment protection: Get paid for no-shows and late cancellations
Free malpractice insurance coverage included
Free CEUs + CAMS suicide prevention training
100% remote, flexible 1099 contractor role
Dedicated operational support: Billing, credentialing, insurance, and IT handled for you
Self-paced onboarding: Primarily asynchronous—move at your own pace and typically be seeing clients within 2 to 4 weeks
AI-powered documentation tools to reduce admin burden
Health insurance guidance available through Stride Health
Master’s or Doctorate in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work
2+ years experience delivering CBT and other evidence-based therapies to adults
Experience with telehealth or online therapy
Comfortable treating diverse populations across behavioral health conditions
Tech-comfortable and open to digital tools in care delivery
Ability to commit to a minimum of 9 hours of availability per week across at least 2 days
Experience with higher-acuity populations and/or adolescents preferred
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.
Learn more at: www.brightside.com/careers