Part-Time Mental Health Therapist (LCSW)

Exchange Family Center; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Exchange Family Center seeks a part-time Mental Health Therapist (LCSW) to provide individual remote therapy. The clinician will run a private, HIPAA-compliant telehealth setup and maintain professional liability insurance as an independent contractor.

Responsibilities include assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions for a 5–8 client caseload. The role emphasizes clinical independence while adhering to agency standards and licensing requirements; sessions occur virtually

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted LCSW license in good standing.
• Current professional liability insurance maintained at contractor’s expense.
• Own equipment: reliable computer, high-speed internet, HIPAA-compliant telehealth access, private space.
• Ability to independently manage 5–8 clients per week.
• Strong knowledge of ethics, HIPAA, and telehealth best practices.
• Excellent clinical documentation and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to a caseload of ~5–8 clients per week via secure telehealth.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions per client needs.
• Manage scheduling and session logistics within weekly availability.
• Maintain compliant documentation per state licensing and HIPAA requirements.
• Coordinate care with other providers with proper client consent.
• Participate in monthly clinical supervision with the Executive Director.

Skills

Telehealth

Time management

Documentation

Caseload management

HIPAA compliance

Education

LCSW license (clinical social worker)

Tools

HIPAA-compliant telehealth

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Mental Health Therapist (LCSW) – Virtual Mental Health Services

REPORTS TO

Executive Director

FLSA STATUS

N/A – Independent Contractor (1099); not an FLSA-covered employee position

Updated: September 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The part-time Mental Health Therapist provides individual virtual mental health services to a caseload of 5–8 clients per week as an independent (1099) contractor. This role is designed for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who maintains their own professional liability insurance, uses their own equipment and telehealth technology, and operates with clinical independence while adhering to agency and licensing board standards. The Mental Health Therapist delivers assessments, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions on a flexible, part-time basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active, unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in good standing
• Current, active professional liability (malpractice) insurance maintained at contractor’s own expense
• Own equipment necessary to deliver services: reliable computer, high-speed internet, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform access, and a private, confidential space for sessions
• Ability to independently manage a consistent caseload of 5–8 clients per week
• Strong working knowledge of Code of Ethics, HIPAA compliance, and telehealth best practices
• Excellent clinical documentation and time-management skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience providing telehealth/virtual therapy services
• Experience with specific modalities or populations (e.g., TF-CBT, PCIT, Triple P, trauma-informed care, adult individual therapy, adolescents, children)

GOALS OF MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST (LCSW)

• To support the mission of the Exchange Family Center
• To deliver high-quality, timely virtual mental health services to a consistent caseload of 5–8 clients per week
• To adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Clinical Service Delivery

• Provide individual therapy/counseling to a caseload of approximately 5–8 clients per week via secure telehealth platforms
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-based interventions appropriate to each client’s clinical needs
• Manage own scheduling and session logistics within agreed-upon weekly availability

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation (progress notes, treatment plans, assessments) per state licensing board and HIPAA requirements
• Coordinate care with other providers as clinically appropriate and with proper client consent
• Respond to client communications and administrative requirements in a timely, professional manner
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and telehealth-specific regulations, including licensure requirements for the client’s jurisdiction

Teamwork

• Coordinates with agency staff as needed regarding shared client care, in accordance with client consent and confidentiality protocols.
• This is a non-supervisory, individual-contributor role with no direct reports.
• Participates as an active team member in monthly clinical supervision meetings with the Executive Director.

Perform other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS

All work is subject to approval by the Executive Director. This job description is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

HIRING RANGE

60% of reimbursement rate per session

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit at a computer and engage in video-based sessions for extended periods; ability to use video, audio, and computer equipment to deliver telehealth services

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

EFC is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees, applicants, and volunteers without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.