Licensed Mental Health Therapist

About the role

Reema Health is a social-care and behavioral-health provider that delivers a personalized, community-based approach to care. We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Licensed Mental Health Therapist to serve the behavioral healthcare needs of our members through a value-based, tech-enabled model. This role is remote, primarily via telehealth, with occasional in-home or community visits as needed. You will be part of a multidisciplinary Integrated Care Team—including Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and non-clinical Community Guides—providing holistic, member-centered care for individuals with complex health and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose behavioral health conditions, both chronic and acute.
• Formulate treatment plans in consultation with the collaborative health team.
• Ensure a behavioral health perspective is incorporated into comprehensive care planning for complex patients.
• Complete initial intakes, assess patient risks and needs, deliver therapeutic interventions, and refer to community resources.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, psychiatrists, social workers, and other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress.
• Provide psychoeducation to members, emphasizing mental health promotion and disease prevention.
• Support referral for members needing additional specialty behavioral health care (e.g., inpatient facilities) and advise on treatment plans until engagement.
• Establish and foster trusting relationships with patients, aligning care with their goals and values.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences to ensure holistic and appropriate care.
• Provide coaching and education to clinical and non-clinical team members about supporting patients with behavioral health issues.
• Support post-discharge planning to prevent readmissions.
• Document care and coordination in the EMR in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols for therapeutic treatment of behavioral health conditions.

Requirements

• LCSW, LMFT, or LPC with an active license in New Jersey.
• Ability to cross-license in Ohio, Florida, and Virginia.
• 3+ years of outpatient experience working with adults enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, or dual-eligible programs.
• 3+ years of experience assessing, planning, and managing behavioral patient care, including direct therapy and care/case management.
• 3+ years of experience working with individuals who have significant mental and chemical health needs, with a belief in recovery.
• 1+ years of experience practicing telemedicine.
• Experience with underserved populations facing socioeconomic barriers to healthcare.
• Excellent working knowledge of trauma-informed and evidence-based psychotherapy for mental and chemical health conditions.
• Comfort working in an integrated behavioral health model alongside Community Guide team members.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and technology-based tools.
• Ability to make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral health conditions.
• Strong judgment in evaluating situations and handling difficult or confrontational scenarios calmly and equitably.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, interfacing with patients, providers, and administrative staff.
• Fluency in Google Workspace applications (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Meet).
• Comfort working in web-based platforms and apps across mobile and desktop, with adaptability to new digital tools.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot technical issues and escalate as needed.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding patient confidentiality and HIPAA.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA and FSA options.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Remote work.
• Technology stipend.
• Accrued paid time off.
• Paid family and medical leave.

Pay

$80,000 – $90,000 USD per year (New Jersey).

Schedule

Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and/or weekends.