Mental Health Therapist, Contractor, Part-time

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

📋 Description

• Conduct mental health evaluations and provide teletherapy services to PreK-12 students and educational staff in partner school districts.

• Offer care that typically spans 2-4 months per student, with possible extensions based on clinical necessity and clinician assessment.

• Engage in case discussions with members of the Cartwheel team.

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

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

• Hold regular meetings with school personnel to address student mental health requirements and develop strategies for enhancing school services.

• Provide clinical supervision to other care team members if qualified and interested.

⛳️ Requirements

• A strong passion for collaborating with schools on mental health initiatives and contributing to a growing startup.

• An active associate or independent license in Illinois for delivering mental health services (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PhD/PsyD).

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

• A minimum of two years of experience providing mental health services to children and adolescents through telehealth.

• Familiarity with Zoom, GSuite, electronic health record systems, and various collaboration tools.

• Access to reliable, high-speed internet (50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload).

• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork abilities.

• Availability to work during and particularly after school hours, including 3-8 pm Central Time and Saturdays.

• Capability to deliver effective and safe care to both children and adults, including managing crisis situations virtually.

• Candidates can reside anywhere in the United States, provided they hold an active Illinois license.

• Fluency in additional languages, such as Spanish or Portuguese, is an advantage.

• Experience in providing parent guidance is a plus.

• Qualification to offer clinical supervision in Illinois is an added benefit.

• An active NPI number is considered an advantage.

• Completed CAQH credentialing setup is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible and fully remote position (8-20 hrs/week).

• Competitive pay with potential for a quarterly Mission Bonus of up to 5%.

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

• Clinical supervision available for associate-level clinicians.

• Administrative support provided by experienced, full-time Care Coordinators.

• Optional access to an AI-enabled medical scribe.

• Team-based care environment with mission-driven colleagues.

• Opportunities beyond clinical care, including support for school staff, workshops, and additional programming.