Virtual Therapist- Child Welfare-Focused Behavioral Health, VA or MO

Here Now Health; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A virtual healthcare company is seeking a Virtual Therapist to deliver compassionate mental health care to youth aged 5–26. This role involves providing trauma-informed therapy, conducting assessments, and collaborating with caregivers. The ideal candidate has a master's degree in a relevant field, an active clinical license, and experience with the foster care system. The position allows for flexible scheduling and is fully remote, starting as a contractor with the potential for W2 employment.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Remote work

Company-issued device

Qualifications

• Active clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent) in VA or MO required.
• Minimum 2 years experience providing mental health care to children or families.
• Comfortable working virtually and learning new tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver virtual 1:1 therapy using trauma-focused modalities.
• Conduct clinical assessments and create care plans.
• Build relational continuity across transitions.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Clinical assessment

Relational continuity

Culturally responsive care

Virtual therapy

Education

Master's degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy

Job description

About Here Now Health:

Here Now Health is the first virtual healthcare company specifically built for children and families impacted by the child welfare system. We deliver trauma-informed, high-touch mental healthcare to Medicaid-covered youth navigating foster care, adoption, kinship placements, and juvenile justice. Our model prioritizes consistency, trust, and accessibility in systems where they are too often missing.

Role Summary:

As a Virtual Therapist with Here Now Health, you’ll provide compassionate, trauma-informed mental health care to youth aged 5–26 and their caregivers. You’ll work with clients navigating instability, system involvement, and complex trauma—often across multiple placements. Our care model prioritizes continuity, relational care, and caregiver support. You’ll be part of a team deeply committed to disrupting the status quo for one of Medicaid’s most underserved populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver virtual 1:1 therapy to youth and caregivers using evidence-informed, trauma-focused modalities
• Conduct clinical assessments, create collaborative care plans, and track progress over time through measurement based care
• Build relational continuity across transitions, serving clients through placement changes or life events
• Collaborate with non-clinical care advocates to ensure clients can access needed services
• Offer caregiver support sessions to improve family stability and client outcomes
• Maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation in line with Medicaid and telehealth standards
• Attend weekly supervisory, team meetings, and ongoing training sessions
• Provide support in moments of escalation or crisis in alignment with trauma-informed care best practices
• Engage in peer consultation and cross-functional collaboration with other clinicians and care team members

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Work with a low caseload to prioritize depth, trust, and engagement
• Serve youth often excluded from traditional care models, including those without consistent caregivers or stable placements
• Join a team where lived experience in foster care, kinship care, or system involvement isn’t just valued, it’s central to how we build trust and deliver care that works.
• Contribute to a care model that integrates behavioral health with care coordination, healthcare navigation, education, and advocacy

What You Need:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy
• Active, unrestricted clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent) in VA or MO required; multi-state licensure a plus
• Minimum 2 year experience providing mental health care to children, adolescents, or families
• Experience with (or deep interest in) foster care, adoption, or juvenile justice systems
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and culturally responsive care
• Comfortable working virtually and learning new tools and systems
• Ability to create safe, consistent spaces for youth navigating chaos or mistrust
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional state licensure and background checks as needed
• Approval to provide Medicaid-covered services or experience billing Medicaid is a strong plus
• Bilingual in Spanish or other languages is a strong plus

Work Environment & Hours:

• 100% remote, flexible scheduling with required availability during after-school hours
• Must have access to a private, quiet workspace with reliable high-speed internet
• Provided with a secure, company-issued device and all necessary software
• This role will begin as a 1099 contractor position, with the possible opportunity to transition into part-time or full-time W2 employment

We’d Especially Love to Hear From You If:

• You have lived experience in the foster system or as a system-impacted parent or caregiver
• You thrive in mission-driven, startup-style environments