Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Contractor)

Apogee Behavioral Medicine; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Autonomy over hours

Clinical collaboration

Admin support

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Apogee Behavioral Medicine is seeking an independently contracted remote therapist to provide evidence-based psychotherapy from a home office. Join a clinician-led team with over 40 years of combined experience and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group.

This remote-Only role offers autonomy, flexible hours, and a chance to serve communities with limited behavioral health options. You will work via secure telehealth, with admin support and a competitive fee-for-service arrangement.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted license as an LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, or equivalent in the state where services are delivered.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
• Must be fully licensed to practice independently (no provisional or associate licensure).
• Minimum of two years of experience in outpatient psychotherapy preferred.
• Tech-savvy with comfort using EHR systems and HIPAA-compliant video platforms.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of a variety of models and theories of mental illness & related issues.
• Understanding of diagnostic criteria for dual conditions and ability to conceptualize modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong clinical documentation and time-management skills.
• Reliable high-speed internet and private, secure workspace for telehealth.
• Ability to provide at least 20 hours per week of direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, and/or family therapy using evidence-based treatment approaches via secure telehealth platforms.
• Conduct initial clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate virtually with an interdisciplinary team, including psychologists, psychiatrists, and APPs, to coordinate patient care.
• Participate in new provider orientation and clinical team meetings.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the EHR system.
• Practice standard of care for the delivery of psychotherapy services.
• Appropriately refer patients internally for medication management, psychotherapy, and other needed treatment modalities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Tech-savvy (HIPAA)

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field

Job description

Apogee Behavioral Medicine is seeking an independently contracted remote therapist to provide evidence-based psychotherapy from a home office. Join a clinician-led team with over 40 years of combined experience and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group.

This remote-Only role offers autonomy, flexible hours, and a chance to serve communities with limited behavioral health options. You will work via secure telehealth, with admin support and a competitive fee-for-service arrangement.