Licensed Psychotherapist (1099 Independent Contractor)

Seasoned Recruitment • New York, NY

21h • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an autonomous, client-centered Licensed Psychotherapist to provide outpatient clinical care via telehealth as a 1099 independent contractor. Clinicians maintain full clinical freedom and control over their caseload, days, and working hours, without administrative, billing, or credentialing overhead. Recently licensed clinicians with independent practice authority are welcome. The role requires an unrestricted license that permits practice without mandated supervision and provides infrastructure to build and manage an independent virtual caseload.

The position is 100% remote telehealth. The clinician conducts assessments and therapy, maintains clinical documentation in the provided EHR, manages client communications and virtual appointments within their chosen availability, and assesses clinical risk, coordinating referrals to higher levels of care when needed. The organization handles client marketing, scheduling software, insurance credentialing, and billing and claims management.

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted independent clinical license in the state of practice (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC/LPC, PsyD, or PhD).
• Legal authorization to practice independently without board-mandated clinical supervision; associate or provisional licenses are not accepted.
• Active medical malpractice or professional liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, required before launch.
• Individual National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
• Dedicated, private, HIPAA-compliant workspace, secure computer, and high-speed internet.

Nice To Haves

• Active CAQH profile; assistance can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments, establish clinical formulations, and create treatment plans via telehealth.
• Deliver evidence-based individual, couples, or family therapy within the clinician’s scope and specialty.
• Maintain compliant, timely progress notes and clinical documentation in the provided EHR platform.
• Manage client communication and virtual appointments within chosen availability.
• Assess and manage clinical risk or crises, coordinating referrals to higher levels of care as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive per-session pay for each completed clinical session.
• Monthly health benefit stipend for clinicians maintaining a full-time caseload, such as 25 or more sessions per week.
• Unlimited access to free, accredited Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Access to dedicated, confidential therapy services and wellness support for clinicians.
• Administrative support covering client marketing, scheduling software, insurance credentialing, and billing and claims management.
• Flexibility to set schedule, client volume, and working hours.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed