Mental Health Therapist – Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alaska.

📋 Description

• Conduct mental health evaluations and provide teletherapy to K-12 students and school personnel in affiliated school districts.

• Engage in case discussions with fellow Cartwheel team members.

• Assist students and families in transitioning to community care providers.

• Foster collaborative relationships with school leadership, staff, students, and families.

• Regularly communicate and meet with school staff.

• Collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary care team that includes psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and school health professionals.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s Degree or higher from an accredited institution in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy.

• Active licensure in Alaska to provide mental health services (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or LMFT).

• Proficiency in CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing.

• Experience in delivering care through telehealth platforms.

• Strong technological aptitude and the ability to adapt to new systems.

• Familiarity with G-Suite, electronic health record systems, and various collaboration tools.

• Reliable access to high-speed internet (50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload).

• Availability to provide services during and particularly after school hours (e.g., 3-8 pm Eastern Time).

• Preference for candidates residing in Alaska.

• Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., Yup’ik, Iñupiaq, Tlingit, or Spanish) is a plus.

• Experience working in Alaska Native and rural communities is an advantage.

• Background in parent guidance is a bonus.

• Possession of an active NPI number is a bonus.

• Established CAQH credentialing is a bonus.

• A genuine passion for collaborating with schools on youth mental health initiatives and contributing to the development of a new care model for Alaska.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and collaborative skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible and remote position within the United States (8-20 hrs/week).

• Potential for up to a 5% quarterly Mission Bonus for serving high-need populations.

• Access to free online accredited continuing education and a CEU stipend.

• Clinical supervision available for eligible associate-licensed clinicians.

• Administrative support from skilled, full-time Care Coordinators.

• Optional access to an AI-enabled medical scribe.

• Collaborative care environment with mission-driven colleagues.

• Opportunities extending beyond clinical care, including collaboration with schools on staff support, workshops, and additional programming.