Position: Remote Pre-Licensed Psychotherapist
Practical Online Therapy is seeking remote pre-licensed psychotherapists (LMSW, MFT, or MHC) to provide psychotherapy to high functioning, low-risk individuals, couples, and families. Clinicians will work under the supervision of the Clinical Director who is an LCSW. This will be a W-2, fee-for-service position, and can be part-time or full-time.
We offer:
- Fully remote, flexible schedule (you choose your hours).
- Minimum pay rate of $55/ hour for sessions.
- Guaranteed weekly pay (no insurance clawbacks), as long as documentation meets the company’s requirements.
- Documentation templates for easy note-taking.
- Handling of intake paperwork, grievances, and client/ insurance documentation/ audit requests.
- Marketing, new client leads, scheduling, invoice generation, billing, & insurance credentialing.
- Individual supervision from a compassionate and caring LCSW with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field.
- Hours towards LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC licensure
- Weekly individual & peer supervision
Responsibilities:
- Provide video consultations, up to 15 minutes, to prospective clients.
- Provide intake assessments & evidence-based ongoing therapy to clients, while working under the guidance of the Practical Online Therapy Clinical Director
- Provide diagnoses to clients using the most up-to-date DSM diagnostic criteria and the Clinical Director's guidance
- Provide timely services to clients, based on when appointments are booked
- Complete treatment plans, treatment plan reviews, and discharge summaries as necessary
- Document and lock session notes in the electronic health record system (SimplePractice) within specified timeframes. Adhere to minimum documentation requirements as specified in the contract
Clinician Requirements:
- Ability to present as a caring professional during all interactions with clients and prospective clients
- Strong organizational skills, written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills; detail-oriented, ability to work independently
- Maintain a minimum caseload of 13 clients
- Licensed in or willing to obtain licensure in both NJ & NY; maintenance of professional licensures in good standing.
- Individual NPI number; maintenance of unexpired liability insurance
- Adherence to HIPAA law
- Minimum of 2 references (at least one professional)
Physical and Technical Requirements:
- Residence in New York
- High quality headshot that meets the requirements, and permission to use it for marketing purposes
- Private, uninterrupted and professional therapeutic space (“virtual office”) to conduct sessions
- Password-protected computer that is able to handle video calls effectively
- High quality microphone and camera for video calls
- High quality, reliable internet connection through ethernet cable
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter & answer all screening questions through Indeed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $55.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Choose your own hours
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Private practice
- Remote
- Telehealth
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to be added to limited insurance panels? (Pay is guaranteed as long as documentation meets contract requirements)
- Are you willing to complete a personality test?
- Do you have a private, dedicated office space from which you can conduct remote sessions?
- Do you have a high quality microphone and camera?
- Do you have a reliable internet connection through Ethernet cable?
- Please list your specialties or preferences for client populations.
- Have you ever had any disciplinary action taken against you in any professional license and/or state? If so, please explain.
- Do you have your own private practice, or are you planning on starting a private practice within the next 2 years?
- Please list your preferred number of sessions per week, & your shift preferences. Please be specific.
- Do you agree to the minimum compensation for this position ($55 per hour)? The pay is tiered and will increase based on session type & the number of hours worked per week. It is not based on experience and is non-negotiable.
- Are you either licensed in both New York & New Jersey, or willing to become licensed in both states?
- How would you describe your therapeutic style? What are your preferred therapeutic modalities?
- In what state is your virtual office located?
License/Certification:
- License to practice psychotherapy in New York or New Jersey (Required)
Location:
Work Location: Remote