(Remote) Mental Health Counselor Psychotherapist or Social Worker (LMHC / LMSW) - CT Licensed

Rivia Mind; New Haven (CT); Remote; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivia Mind seeks a licensed Mental Health Counselor or Psychotherapist for a remote or hybrid role in Connecticut. This position involves providing telehealth services and psychotherapy, leveraging diverse methodologies to meet patient needs faithfully, fostering a warm and collegial work culture and participating in continuous professional development.

Benefits

Health and wellness coverage

Flexible paid time off

Holidays and annual office closure

Medical and parental leave

Qualifications

• LMSW or LMHC Connecticut State Licensure required.
• 1 year of psychotherapy experience preferred.
• Newly licensed candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide telehealth psychotherapy to a diverse patient population.
• Conduct intake evaluations and create personalized treatment plans.
• Participate in supervision and training sessions collaboratively.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Telehealth

Crisis Intervention

Treatment Planning

Patient Counseling

Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork

Clinical Support

Education

Master's in Social Work

Master's in Mental Health Counseling

Job description

(Remote) Mental Health Counselor Psychotherapist or Social Worker (LMHC / LMSW) - CT Licensed

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Get to Know Rivia Mind

At Rivia Mind, we believe great mental health care begins with a human connection.

Where We Are: We are a psychiatrist-owned mental health practice rooted in New York City, serving individuals across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and Massachusetts through both virtual and hybrid appointments.

How We Support: With a 360° view of each individual, we provide compassionate, science-based care that honors the full complexity of a person's biology, psychology, and life circumstances. We go beyond symptom management with an interdisciplinary care model grounded in collaboration, personalization, and delivered with warmth, respect, and clinical integrity. We bring a high-touch, human-centered approach to every aspect of care, from clinical treatment to operational coordination. Click Here to learn more about our services.

Thrive Together: Our shared North Star unites us to provide the best patient experience.

At Rivia Mind, we cultivate a collegial culture rooted in:

• A foundation of shared values and reciprocal support
• A mindset of curiosity, learning, and growth
• A spirit of warmth, openness, and authentic connection

Together, we turn challenges into opportunities, and every team member helps shape the future of care at Rivia Mind.

Job Summary

Rivia Mind Psychotherapists provide clinical social work services and psychotherapy to patients through a primarily telehealth environment. Our practice leverages clinical experience and a diverse knowledge base to provide quality care and reliable service. This individual will utilize their expertise in Psychotherapy modalities (i.e., CBT, MI, DBT, etc.) to provide access to reliable, quality care in the communities we serve.

Work Location: Remote or Hybrid if preferred

Application Window: Until June 30th, 2025

Anticipated Start Date: August 2025

# of Openings: 1

Job Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Provide excellent quality clinical care on a consistent basis that exemplifies Rivia Mind's culture, values, and guiding principles
• Service and maintain a weekly average standard of 31 patients across self-pay, insurance, and Medicare
  • Conduct comprehensive intake evaluations and develop curated patient-centered treatment plans
  • Provide appropriate Psychotherapy practices that leverage various modalities (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, etc.)
  • Provide clinical support & counseling to diverse patient populations in a telehealth environment
  • Coach patients on how to manage ongoing health conditions and provide therapy to help patients make positive behavior changes
  • Counsel and provide crisis intervention for patients, including assessment and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems
• Comply with clinical standards and adhere to timely and thorough session note documentation
• Participation in Rivia Mind supervision groups, trainings, and attendance of department and organization meetings
  • Weekly Group Supervision
  • Case and peer discussion, knowledge sharing, guidance, etc.
  • Frequent 1:1 Supervisor/Supervisee meetings
  • Weekly Education Meeting
  • Case presentations, guest speakers, training, etc.
  • Psychiatrist-Led Office Hours (optional)
  • Specialty Supervision Groups (if enrolled)
  • Quarterly Town Halls
• Promote a friendly work culture that encourages a fun, collaborative, and co-learning environment that benefits individuals' well-being, self-improvement, and potential
• Perform other related role and team function duties as assigned by department and group leaders

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• LMSW (Licensed Master's Social Work) - OR - LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) – Connecticut State Licensure
• Modality Certifications preferred

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

Education Details: Master's in Social Work or a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related graduate degree

• Newly licensed or up to 2 years of experience at the credential level
• At least one (1) year of experience practicing Psychotherapy
• Additional Language Fluency is a plus
• Experience or desire to work with Couples is a plus
• Multi-Disciplinary Teamwork
• Proficient with utilizing diverse technology platforms and systems (Google Suite, company-wide platforms/software and EHR platforms when applicable)
• Intermediate computer skills and technical aptitude required

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits to Support Your Well-being

At Rivia Mind, we prioritize the well-being, growth, and success of our team members. Our robust benefits package is designed to provide support in every facet of your life—personal, professional, and financial.

Learn more here.

• Health & Wellness:
• Medical Coverage - HDHP, PPO or PPO Buy-Up
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Account Options
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Whole-Body Wellness Offerings if Enrolled in one of our three Aetna Medical Plans

Time Off & Flexibility:

• Front-Loaded Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Observed Holidays & Annual Office Closure
• Medical & Parental Leave (in accordance with State and Federal Laws)
• Bereavement Leave / Pet Bereavement Leave

Compensation & Employment Details

Pay Range: $60,000 - $74,000

Our compensation package includes a base salary based on compensable factors. Additionally, clinicians are eligible for quarterly bonuses of up to $1,000 (up to $4,000 annually), awarded based on defined metrics related to clinical excellence and care model performance.

Pay Type: Salary

Employment Status: Full Time

Exemption Status: Exempt W-2

Department: Psychotherapy

Supervisor: Director of Psychotherapy and Supervisors

Supervisees: None

Work Schedule

We collaborate with each provider to determine a mutually beneficial and sustainable schedule. Our focus is to develop a supportive schedule that meets both the needs of our patients and the providers' preferences. Your schedule will be determined with you before starting the role.

• Our operating hours are M-F: 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm, but we do allow a schedule to have a start as early as 7 am, and end as late as 9 pm M-F.
• In-office day is based on availability (Currently Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday is available)
• Include at least four(4)+ hours within your schedule, which should be after 5 pm on a weekday or have hours on the weekend.
• On-call is not required, but checking and responding to emails on unscheduled days is required unless on PTO.
• Having a consistent weekly schedule is necessary, but start and end times per day can be different each day of the week, as a set recurring schedule.

We appreciate the dedication and care our providers bring to their work and the patients they serve. Occasional flexibility may be needed to accommodate patient needs or support the growth of your caseload, such as scheduling initial consultations, managing urgent concerns, coordinating care with the broader team, and completing other responsibilities.

Please feel free to discuss this with the recruiter during your first interview to understand the flexibility and requirements further.

Location Eligibility

At this time, we are only able to consider applicants whose primary residence is in one of the following states:

Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Texas.

Because this is not a solely on-site role, your primary residence must remain in one of these approved states. Please note that residing outside of these states—even temporarily—may result in employment eligibility issues, tax implications, or other regulatory concerns. If your location changes or you're based elsewhere, we encourage you to stay connected for future openings. We appreciate your interest.

Compensation Determination

Rivia Mind is committed to equal and transparent pay. Please note that the salary range information is a general guideline and combines various labor markets within the US. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum range of potential pay for this role. It is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

Our compensation salary ranges or pay rates are determined by various factors.

• Job Qualifications, Job Responsibilities, Job Employment Level, Skills
• When applicable, Location, Licensure & Certifications, Specialty Experience, Education & Training, etc. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for this role during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in the United States role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include possible bonus or benefits if applicable to the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rivia Mind is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Rivia Mind to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, ethnic or national origin, immigration or citizenship status, hair, weight, height, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information/GINA, political affiliation or activity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. It is also the policy of Rivia Mind that qualified individuals with disabilities receive equal opportunity regarding job application procedures, hiring, and all aspects of the employment process. Rivia Mind is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Rivia Mind to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, pre-employment testing, to otherwise participate in the selection process, to perform the essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us directly.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

This policy is in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Mental Health Care

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