Virginia | Telehealth Mental Health Therapist

Affect Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Affect Therapeutics is seeking licensed mental health professionals to join their remote care team. The role focuses on providing high-quality mental health treatment for clients managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Candidates must hold a valid Virginia mental health license and demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care in a remote setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation and sick time

Flexible remote work options

Opportunities for continuing education

Qualifications

• Active Virginia license in mental health (LMFT, LPC, LCSW).
• Experience in psychotherapy (outpatient or telehealth).
• Comfort with EMRs and remote work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy sessions via telehealth platforms.
• Maintain clinical documentation in EMR system.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Person-centered approach

Education

Virginia license (LMFT, LPC, LCSW)

Tools

EMR systems

Telehealth tools

Job description

Virginia | Telehealth Mental Health Therapist

Remote

Telehealth Mental Health Therapist – Remote

Please note: This is a state-specific application. If you are not currently licensed in Virginia, we encourage you to visit www.affecttherapeutics.com to view our active openings by state.

If you do not see a current opportunity in your state, we still welcome you to submit your information through our General Application for Future Openings, also available on our website. We’d love to keep your details on file for future consideration.

About Affect Therapeutics Affect Therapeutics is expanding. Building on our success in substance use disorder care, we are launching a new line of business focused exclusively on high-quality, accessible mental health treatment. Our model brings together licensed therapists, innovative technology, and a deeply human approach to help people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges—on their terms.

As we grow, we’re seeking skilled, compassionate licensed mental health professionals to join our remote care team. If you're an Virginia licensed LCSW, LMFT, or LPC looking to make an impact through virtual care, we’d love to connect.

Our ability to provide supervision for non-independent mental health professionals varies by state and license, but we also encourage you to apply. We try to support non-independent licenses when possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and collaboratively develop evidence-based treatment plans
  
  
• Provide individual psychotherapy sessions via secure telehealth platforms
  
  
• Support Members with a wide range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges with flexibility to work with members with substance use disorders at times.
  
  
• Maintain clear and timely clinical documentation in our electronic medical record (EMR) system
  
  
• Coordinate care as needed and contribute to a supportive, multidisciplinary environment
  
  
• Participate in clinical team meetings and optional case consultations
  
  
• Adhere to HIPAA and all applicable state licensure regulations
  
  

Requirements:

• Active and verifiable license from one of the following Virginia licenses: LMFT, LPC, or LCSW, as well as your state of residence if it is not Virginia. All credentials must be verified through the State Board’s website as part of the application process
• Experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient, private practice, or telehealth settings
• Strong communication and clinical skills with a person-centered, trauma-informed approach
• Comfort with EMRs, Google Suite or Microsoft Office, and telehealth tools
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with professionalism and integrity
• Have a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace and reliable internet

The Benefits of Joining Affect Therapeutics

• The salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 - $85,000 and will commensurate with experience and professional license.
• Full-time employees may enroll in offered medical, dental, and vision coverage and also provided employer paid life and disability insurance. Employees may enroll in Affect's company’s 401k plan.
• Paid vacation, sick time, company observed holidays and parental leave is provided to full-time employees.
• Flexible remote work options with full-time and part-time schedules
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Supportive team culture focused on impact, collaboration, and innovation
• Be part of building a modern, inclusive, and accessible mental health care system
  
  

Join us as we expand our mission—empowering recovery, healing, and hope through digital-first mental health care.

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