Mental Health Therapist – Part-Time

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. Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients aged 18+ .

Posted 10/27/2026part-timeRemote • Iowa • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59 - $85 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering evidence-based therapy modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT to adult clients, while effectively managing a caseload and utilizing data-driven approaches for treatment adjustments. Holds independent licensure in Iowa and possesses clinical experience in teletherapy and assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Teletherapy ExperienceClinical Assessments Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)Clinical AssessmentsDocumentation in EMRData-Driven Treatment Adjustments

Soft Skills

Collaboration with Mental Health ProvidersClient-Centered CommunicationAdaptability to Client NeedsTime ManagementEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)

Industry Keywords

TeletherapyAdult Mental HealthEvidence-Based TherapyClient Caseload ManagementMental Health Treatment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients aged 18+
Practice modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, TLDP, IPT, EFT, and MI
Maintain a client caseload of 7–20 sessions per week
Dedicate approximately 85% of total time to direct client care, including therapy sessions and new client assessments
Attend manager check-ins: 1 hour weekly during the first 6 weeks, then 30 minutes monthly
Use data to drive effective treatment and adjust the approach based on client progress
Collaborate with other mental health providers and refer clients when appropriate
Complete, sign, and lock documentation in the EMR within 48 hours of client contact

Requirements

What you’ll need

Independently licensed in Iowa as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
Willing and motivated to become licensed in other states; the employer covers the entire cost
2+ years of clinical experience with adults (18+)
6+ months of teletherapy experience
Proficiency with clinical assessments such as PHQ-9
Comfort with EHR systems
Availability Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. CST
Commitment to 8–24 total hours of weekly availability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Optional built-in AI documentation tools
Wellness/professional development stipend up to $300 annually
Case consultation
Free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses
Psych Hub membership
Wellness events
Paid sick time accruing up to 80 hours per year
Merit-based raises
Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
Malpractice insurance provided at no cost
Access to state-mandated benefits such as unemployment, disability, and paid leave where available
W-2 tax withholding and filing support