Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W-2)

Two Chairs•Remote, Iowa, United States, IA

14d•$59 - $85•Remote

About The Position

Two Chairs is hiring a part-time, W-2 Mental Health Therapist to provide remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients (18+). Therapists use approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, TLDP, IPT, EFT, and MI, and use client data to guide treatment and adjust care based on progress. The role includes ongoing therapy sessions and new-client assessments, collaboration with other mental health providers when needed, and referrals when appropriate. All documentation must be completed, signed, and locked in the EMR within 48 hours of client contact. The expected caseload is 7–20 sessions per week, with 8–24 total hours of weekly availability Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. CST. Approximately 85% of total time is dedicated to direct client care. Therapists are available for manager check-ins for one hour per week during the first six weeks, followed by 30 minutes per month. Iowa residents receive a clinical session rate of $58.50 per hour, covering attended sessions, mandatory trainings, and monthly all-hands meetings, and an administrative rate of $17.50 per hour, covering documentation, no-shows or late cancellations, meetings, and onboarding. Clinical rates for out-of-state residents range from $58.50 to $85.00 per hour based on location. Optional built-in AI documentation tools are available.

Requirements

Hold an independent Iowa license as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD).
Have at least 2 years of clinical experience with adults aged 18 and older.
Have at least 6 months of teletherapy experience.
Be proficient with clinical assessments, such as the PHQ-9.
Be comfortable using electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Be willing and motivated to become licensed in other states; Two Chairs will cover the full cost.

Responsibilities

Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients aged 18 and older using approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, TLDP, IPT, EFT, and MI.
Maintain a caseload of 7–20 sessions per week and 8–24 hours of weekly availability within the stated schedule.
Conduct ongoing therapy sessions and new-client assessments.
Use data to guide effective treatment and adjust the approach based on client progress.
Collaborate with other mental health providers as needed and refer clients when appropriate.
Complete, sign, and lock all documentation in the EMR within 48 hours of client contact.
Attend manager check-ins: one hour weekly during the first six weeks, then 30 minutes monthly.

Benefits

Optional built-in AI documentation tools.
Wellness and professional development stipend of up to $300 annually.
Case consultation.
Free continuing education credits through monthly APA-accredited courses.
Psych Hub membership.
Wellness events.
Paid sick time, accruing up to 80 hours per year.
Merit-based raises.
Access to an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
Malpractice insurance coverage at no cost.
Access to state-mandated benefits, such as unemployment, disability, and paid leave where available.