Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LCSW)—1099 Contractor | Telehealth Join Brightside Health as a 100% remote, 1099 contractor therapist. Build a flexible, sustainable telehealth practice with steady referrals, free CEUs, malpractice coverage, and strong clinical support. 86% of our patients experience meaningful improvement within 12 weeks. 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.

About the Role

We are hiring licensed Remote Mental Health Therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, LICSW, LISW, LIMHP, PsyD, PhD) to deliver high-quality telehealth therapy across our general mental health program. Therapists also have the opportunity to opt into specialized care tracks including Suicide Prevention, Teen Therapy, and IOP. What You’ll Do

• 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 Why Join Brightside?
• Proven clinical impact 86% of patients improve within 12 weeks
• True flexibility Build your ideal private practice caseload and set your own pace—protect your work-life balance and avoid burnout while doing meaningful work
• 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 What We Offer
• Compensation $83-103 per 53+ minute session, depending on state and program participation
• Payment protection Get paid for no-shows and late cancellations
• Free malpractice insurance coverage included
• Free CEUs + CAMS suicide prevention training
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