Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)

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 Healthcare Company, we combine 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-to-full-time W2 basis with flexible, part-time hours (evenings and weekends especially) to expand access to specialized, whole-person care in women’s mental health.

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) and 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. Through our expert-led training, they will develop specialization in women’s mental health across hormonally influenced life transitions, including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, PMDD, and perimenopause/menopause.

• 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.
• Adaptable and open 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 compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Strong communication skills for conveying 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.
• Interest in a contract role that may convert to full-time with mutual fit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional state licensures in CA, NY, NJ, or TX.
• 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.
• 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.

Pay

Hourly rate range (based on experience/expertise): Starting at $80/hr.

Schedule

• Flexible, part-time hours with a preference for evenings and weekends.
• All work will be remote; meetings will be held virtually.
• Professional equipment to facilitate virtual care (e.g., laptop) must be provided by contractor.