(LICSW) Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Telehealth
About Brightside Health
At Brightside Health, we’re redefining telehealth through evidence-based, measurement-driven behavioral health care. Our model combines proven clinical frameworks with technology and human-centered care to deliver real outcomes—and our data backs it up. We are uniquely positioned with specialized programs including:
- Suicide Prevention Program (CAMS training provided)
- Teen Therapy Program
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for mental health and substance use
Our therapists choose Brightside for the ability to build a flexible, sustainable private practice with strong clinical and operational support—and the freedom to do meaningful work on their own terms.
Is This Role a Fit?
This role is a great fit if you're a licensed psychotherapist who wants:
- Flexibility without isolation—set your own schedule with a built-in clinical community
- Clinical depth without admin overload—we handle billing, credentialing, and insurance so you don't have to
- A steady caseload without the marketing—we bring the referrals to you
- Meaningful, high-impact work—with outcome data to prove it
Minimum availability: 9 hours per week across at least 2 days. Many therapists start here and grow their caseload at their own pace.
Responsibilities
- Deliver weekly telehealth (video-based) therapy sessions to individuals across a range of behavioral health conditions
- Apply evidence-based approaches including CBT and the Unified Protocol (UP); additional modalities such as ACT, DBT, and EMDR are welcomed
- Use measurement-based care to track progress via digital assessments
- Collaborate with psychiatrists and fellow therapists for integrated care
- Maintain documentation using our AI-enabled, HIPAA-compliant EMR
Qualifications
- Master’s or Doctorate in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work
- Active independent license (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, LICSW, LISW, PsyD, PhD)
- 2+ years experience delivering CBT and other evidence-based therapies to adults
- Experience with telehealth or online therapy
- Comfortable treating diverse populations across behavioral health conditions
- Tech-comfortable and open to digital tools in care delivery
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 9 hours of availability per week across at least 2 days
- Experience with higher-acuity populations and/or adolescents preferred
- Multi-state licensure a strong plus
Benefits
- Proven clinical impact: 86% of patients improve within 12 weeks
- True flexibility: Build your ideal private practice caseload and set your own pace
- Specialized clinical opportunities: Opt into Suicide Prevention (with free CAMS training), Teen Therapy, and IOP programs
- Strong clinical support: Case consult groups, clinical advisors, peer collaboration, and ongoing professional development
- Tech-enabled care: AI-powered EMR, measurement-based care tools, and streamlined HIPAA-compliant workflows
- Steady referrals: Consistent client demand so you can grow your practice quickly
- Free malpractice insurance coverage included
- Free CEUs + CAMS suicide prevention training
- 100% remote, flexible 1099 contractor role
- Flexible scheduling: Create your own schedule, Monday–Sunday, 7am–9pm
- Dedicated operational support: Billing, credentialing, insurance, and IT handled for you
- Self-paced onboarding: Primarily asynchronous—move at your own pace and typically be seeing clients within 2 to 4 weeks
- AI-powered documentation tools to reduce admin burden
- Health insurance guidance available through Stride Health
Pay
$83-103 per 53+ minute session, depending on state and program participation. Payment protection for no-shows and late cancellations.