Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LHMC, LPC)

About the role

Mavida Health is an online therapy and psychiatry platform focused on supporting women through major transitional moments in life—from PCOS & PMDD through menopause and everything in between. We provide integrated, evidence-based care through individual, group, and couples therapy as well as medication management. As a WPS Health company, Mavida Health combines the speed, autonomy, and impact of a high-growth startup with the resources and reach of a legacy healthcare organization.

We are hiring a Licensed Mental Health Therapist on a contract basis with the goal of transitioning to a full-time W2 role, contingent on mutual fit. This position offers flexible, part-time hours with a focus on evenings and weekends, and is conducted entirely via telehealth. The role specializes in women’s mental health, addressing conditions such as PCOS, PMDD, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations and assessments of patients, including reviewing medical histories and formulating diagnoses.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered clinical care aligned with the Mavida clinical model.
• Utilize patient-reported data in sessions (measurement-based care) to inform treatment plans.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians and psychiatric nurse practitioners, to coordinate patient care and ensure holistic treatment.
• Monitor and adjust treatment plans as necessary based on patients' progress or changing clinical needs.
• Provide education and counseling to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, and wellness strategies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including electronic health records (EHR), in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing psychiatric nursing practice.

Requirements

• Valid and active mental health practitioner license (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or equivalent) in California, New York, New Jersey, or Texas.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a fully licensed mental health practitioner.
• Ability to work independently in a 100% virtual environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on patient-centered care.
• Proficiency in using electronic health record (EHR) systems and other healthcare software.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and upholding ethical standards.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is dedicated, self-starting, and eager to learn. The successful candidate demonstrates:

• A genuine passion for supporting women across the lifespan, with an appreciation for how hormonal and life transitions shape mental health.
• Commitment to cultivating cultural humility, increasing personal awareness, and enhancing cultural competency to effectively serve a diverse patient population.
• Ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
• Adaptability and openness to learning and growth, including embracing new technologies and approaches to virtual mental health care.
• Active engagement in meetings and contribution to the innovation and growth of the clinical team.
• Commitment to ongoing education and professional development, including staying up-to-date with the latest research and treatment modalities in perinatal mental health.
• High ethical standards and maintenance of patient confidentiality in adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex medical information clearly and understandably (or willingness to grow in this area).
• Comfort with technology and willingness to learn new tools to facilitate patient-centered virtual care.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional state licensures.
• Experience working in women’s health or perinatal mental health.
• Experience utilizing acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and/or interpersonal family therapy (IPT).
• A flexible and curiosity-based approach to problem-solving.
• Self-starter with a passion for women’s health.
• Ability to work independently while participating in a team environment.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.

Benefits

• Equitable hiring practices, dialogue, and training supporting a diverse workforce.
• A workplace where all employees feel respected and valued, with equal opportunity for development and advancement.
• Specialization training in the latest research on best practices in perinatal mental health.
• Access to professional development training.
• All work is remote; meetings are held virtually.
• Professional equipment to facilitate virtual care (e.g., laptop) must be provided by the contractor.

Pay

Hourly rate range: Starting at $80/hr, based on experience and expertise.

Schedule

Flexible, part-time hours with a preference for evenings and weekends.