Mental Health Therapist

About the role

Valera Health is at the forefront of tele-mental health, committed to delivering compassionate mental health care that is accessible and affordable to all. We are expanding our team and looking for exceptional, driven mental health therapists for full-time roles. Founded by clinicians, we've built a place where you can focus entirely on providing compassionate, evidence-based care. As a therapist with Valera, you'll treat complex cases—from mild anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder—while our administrative team handles scheduling, billing, and prior authorizations. You'll practice at the top of your license alongside psychiatrists, medical assistants, and care coordinators.

What you'll do

• Render evidence-based treatment to a spectrum of patients
• Provide an array of mental health services to promote individualized patient recovery primarily through telehealth video or telephone
• Conduct intakes, individual, group, and family therapy when applicable
• Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services
• Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner according to Federal, State, and company guidelines

Requirements

• Active LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT license in New York
• Minimum 1 year of 1:1 clinical experience using evidence-based treatment
• Experience with EMR documentation and treatment planning
• Reliable technology access: high-speed internet and private workspace for confidential sessions
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses

Preferred qualifications

• Training in EMDR, DBT, or other specialized modalities
• Telehealth or remote experience
• Self-motivated with strong independent work skills and collaborative team spirit
• Excellent engagement and assessment abilities with diverse patient populations

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Supportive provider community with a compassionate care team dedicated to patient outcomes
• Collaboration within a vetted in-house network of health coaches, therapists, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists with diverse expertise
• Technology and EMR systems for efficient, effective care delivery
• Comprehensive support including malpractice insurance, healthcare benefits, continuing education, PTO, and competitive per-visit compensation
• Clinical training opportunities to expand your skills with available CEUs
• Set your own schedule and work remotely while earning steady, predictable pay

Compensation

Valera's Hybrid W-2 therapists' compensation plan totals approximately $58K–$105K, which consists of a base salary plus a monthly productivity incentive. An onboarding incentive will also be added to the first three paychecks during a clinician's ramp-up period. Pay transparency is discussed during the interview process.