Mental Health Therapist 1099

Summary Of Position

Are you passionate about supporting mental health and ready to make a difference at scale? Teladoc Health, a global leader in virtual care, is expanding its network of independent Mental Health Therapists to meet growing demand for high-quality, accessible care—anytime, anywhere. We are currently seeking licensed therapists (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) to provide virtual mental health services on a 1099 contract basis.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (as An Independent Contractor)

• Deliver individual therapy sessions virtually (via secure video and phone), focusing on adolescent and adult populations.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable legal and ethical standards.
• Coordinate with Teladoc’s support teams as needed to facilitate client care and resolve technical issues.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment to manage client care in a remote setting.

Required Qualifications

• Experience providing therapy in an unsupervised, independent practice setting.
• Active license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) with eligibility to treat patients independently.
• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Candidates who have opted out of Medicare or are in the opt-out period cannot be considered.
• Experience working with clients managing PTSD, depression, anxiety, or trauma-related conditions.
• Strong clinical skills and ability to operate autonomously in a telehealth environment.
• Proficient in using EHR systems and telehealth platforms.

Contractor Perks

• Flexible schedule – you choose your hours.
• No billing or administrative overhead – focus on care delivery.
• Supportive infrastructure – access to scheduling tools, patient referrals, and clinical documentation systems.
• National reach – serve a diverse population from the comfort of your home.

Pay

The base salary for this position is $65/visit ($74/visit if Medicaid enrolled with CA license).

Schedule

This role is eligible for hire anywhere in the United States and is a fully remote position.