Licensed Therapist for Students - Part-Time 1099 Remote

Uwill; United States; Remote; USD 82,656 - 151,536; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Remote work

Multi-state license stipend

Free CEU courses

Job summary

Uwill is seeking a licensed therapist to support students as a part-time 1099 contractor, delivering teletherapy sessions remotely to students at partner institutions. Choose your own schedule from a quiet, HIPAA-compliant location in the US.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload, conducting sessions via video, phone, or chat, and applying evidence-based practices with SMART goals. Independent licensure and telehealth experience are required; benefits include license stipend and CEU

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or counseling required.
• Independent license to practice mental health therapy.
• Minimum 2 years telehealth therapy experience.
• HIPAA compliant practice and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manage an ongoing caseload from intake to graduation.
• Conduct video, phone, or chat therapy sessions.
• Set goals using evidence-based practices and SMART framework.
• Provide culturally competent care to diverse student populations.

Skills

Telehealth therapy

Empathy

Communication skills

Crisis risk assessment

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or counseling

Independent clinical license

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Licensed Therapist for Students - Part-Time 1099 Remote

About Uwill

Uwill is the leading student mental health and wellness solution for colleges, K12 schools, and districts. Utilizing its proprietary technology and counselor team, Uwill pioneered the first student and therapist matching platform focused on immediacy, choice, and personalized care. Uwill offers an immediate appointment with a licensed counselor based on student preferences, all modalities of teletherapy, a direct crisis connection 24/7/365, prescription management, on-demand medical care, basic needs support, wellness programming, realtime data, and support. Uwill’s counselor community supports more than 4 million students at 500+ institutions worldwide.

About the Role

Join the Uwill team to support student mental health. Be part of the solution that provides immediacy, student choice, and eliminates barriers for students to receive the mental health support they need. As a Uwill Counselor you will be offering teletherapy sessions by video, phone, or chat message to students at our partner institutions. This is a 1099 independent contractor role with flexible scheduling.

Essential Job Functions

Manage an on-going caseload of clients from initial session to graduation from care.

Conduct video, telephone, or chat sessions with students.

Utilize evidence-based practices and SMART goals tailored to student needs.

Practice culturally competent care to meet the needs of a diverse client base including but not limited to: first-time therapy seekers, BIPOC students, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation students, veterans, and athletes.

Adhere to the risk assessment and management process of Uwill, including assessing for risk during the initial session with a student and as needed thereafter.

Complete session notes within time frame expectations.

Respond to student messages in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications (Mandatory)

Master’s degree in a relevant field.

2 years of experience providing therapy in a telehealth setting using a variety of modalities.

An independent license to practice mental health therapy without supervision. (Ex. LPC/LMHC, LCSW/LICSW, LMFT or PsyD)

Professional liability insurance.

HIPAA compliant professional and secure location to perform sessions.

Ability to provide sessions via Zoom on a computer or laptop that has a camera and microphone.

Special Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Excellent interpersonal, and listening communication skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, critical-thinking skills, use of sound judgment.

Proven ability to relate effectively to a wide variety of people of various ages and backgrounds, student developmental needs, nationality, culture, faith/religion, language difference, ability differences, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Possess the ability to work with a wide range of individuals presenting mental health concerns across broad levels of acuity including first-time therapy seekers.

Ability to assess risk and refer to Uwill’s Clinical Support team as needed.

Ability to respond with empathy, professionalism, and meet students where they are.

Flexibility

Choose your own schedule with the option to change/update availability as you see fit. Work from any quiet, professional location in the US where you can maintain privacy and HIPAA compliance.

Minimal Admin or Paperwork

Simple note taking (in comparison to insurance based requirements). No scheduling, timekeeping, or billing required.

Expand Your Practice Working Specifically with Students

Grow your client base and add a lucrative earning stream/supplemental income while contributing to the mission of providing access to mental health care to an underserved population of students.

Training

Free unlimited CEU courses, specialized training and support through monthly clinical panels and seminars,

Connections

Network with a global community of mental health providers.

Multi State License Stipend and Support Program

Financial assistance and administrative support with adding additional state licenses.

We hire continuously in multiple states, and our hiring needs change frequently. Every application is reviewed, and we’ll reach out after review to keep you informed. If we don’t currently have openings in a state where you’re licensed, we’ll keep your application on file and contact you when opportunities open in your licensed state(s).

Uwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all of the other fascinating characteristics that make us different.