Mental Health Therapist

Cartwheel

. Deliver mental health assessments and teletherapy to K–12 students and school staff in Cartwheel’s partner school districts .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • West Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering mental health assessments and teletherapy to K–12 students and school staff, with a strong focus on cultural competency and collaboration with educational professionals. Holds an active independent West Virginia license and possesses extensive experience in various therapeutic modalities, particularly in telehealth settings.

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Active Independent West Virginia LicenseExperience With CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution-Focused TherapyThree Years Experience Delivering Mental Health ServicesCrisis Management SkillsCultural Competency Training

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Hard Skills

Mental Health AssessmentTeletherapyCrisis ManagementCognitive Behavioral TherapyDialectical Behavior TherapyAcceptance And Commitment TherapySolution-Focused TherapyMotivational InterviewingSupervision Of Associate Licensed TherapistsParent Guidance

Soft Skills

Excellent Organization SkillsCommunication SkillsTeamwork SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Telehealth PlatformsHigh-Speed Internet Access

Certifications & Qualifications

Active NPI NumberCAQH Credentialing

Industry Keywords

K–12 Mental Health ServicesCommunity Care ProvidersRural CommunitiesWest Virginia ClientsSchool-Centered Mental Health Care Model

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver mental health assessments and teletherapy to K–12 students and school staff in Cartwheel’s partner school districts
Participate in case discussions with psychiatrists, therapists, and school health professionals
Support students and families transitioning to community care providers
Build collaborative relationships with school leadership, staff, students, and families
Meet and communicate regularly with school staff
Deliver cultural competency training to Cartwheel staff and providers supporting West Virginia clients
Supervise future associate licensed therapists
Help build a new school-centered mental health care model for West Virginia

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active independent West Virginia license (LPC, LICSW, etc.) to deliver mental health care without supervision
Experience with CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing
At least three years of experience delivering mental health services to children and youth as an independently licensed clinician, ideally via telehealth
Willingness to cross license into other Cartwheel states; licensing cost is covered by Cartwheel and the licensing team provides support
Access to reliable, high-speed internet (50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload)
Excellent organization, communication, and teamwork skills
Ability to offer hours during and especially after school, such as 3–8 pm Eastern Time and Saturdays
Ability to provide effective and safe care to children and adults, including managing crisis situations virtually
Residency in West Virginia or within 30 aeronautical miles of the state border is required
Extra credit: At least five years of post-licensure clinical experience working with children and youth via telehealth
Extra credit: Experience working in rural communities
Extra credit: Experience with parent guidance
Extra credit: Active NPI number
Extra credit: CAQH credentialing set up
Must provide acceptable documentation to verify identity and work authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity ownership stake in the company
High-quality health insurance with a $0 monthly premium option for employees
Dental, Vision, and Employer-Sponsored Life Insurance
4 weeks of paid PTO (3 weeks any time + 1 week office closure in December)
Sick Leave + Holidays
401K with 2% employer match
Free cross-licensure opportunities
Access to free online accredited continuing education and a CEU stipend
Administrative support from experienced, full-time Care Coordinators
Optional access to an AI-enabled medical scribe
Team-based care model with mission-driven colleagues
Opportunities beyond clinical care, including working closely with schools on staff support, workshops, and other programming