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Virginia · Remote OK

Remote Therapist - Virginia (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC)

CounselorPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55–$90/session

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Remote Licensed Clinician (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC) - Virginia

Location: Remote (Virginia-based or Virginia-licensed)

About Us

At Total Life, we believe that the later chapters of life should be defined by growth, purpose, and emotional resilience.

We are on a mission to revolutionize healthier aging by combating the silent epidemic of mental health issues and anxiety among the elderly.

Our work is driven by a deep-seated commitment to making quality, affordable emotional support services easily accessible to a demographic that is too often overlooked in the digital health revolution.

We are a behavioral health company solely dedicated to the 65+ population.

Our values are rooted in empathy, evidence-based care, and accessibility. We don't just provide therapy; we empower seniors to redefine their identity, navigate complex health changes, and maintain a high quality of life.

When you join Total Life, you aren't just joining a platform—you are joining a movement to ensure that every senior has a partner in their mental health and wellness journey.

The Opportunity

Total Life is hiring Virginia-licensed Psychologists, LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, and LMHCs who excel in a wellness-based, goal-oriented model of care.

This role is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about helping seniors navigate the massive identity shifts that come with career-to-retirement transitions.

We are looking for counselors who can help our clients manage the anxiety that often accompanies health changes while fostering a sense of autonomy and forward momentum.

We believe your focus should be on your clients, not on logistics.

Our platform is engineered to streamline your practice:

  • No Administrative Burden: We handle all billing, insurance verification, and marketing—you just show up for your clients.
  • Easy Booking: Our automated scheduling system fills your calendar based on your preferred hours without the back-and-forth emails.
  • Flexible Hours: Total control over your schedule.

    Whether you want to supplement your income or build a full-time remote practice, we accommodate your needs.

  • Easy Payments: Transparent, timely compensation with no hidden fees or payment delays.
  • A High-Impact Population: The opportunity to help seniors maintain their independence and mental clarity during a critical life stage.

Your Role

  • Goal-Oriented Therapy: Provide virtual individual therapy utilizing a wellness-based model that empowers clients to maintain autonomy.
  • Clinical Intervention: Utilize CBT and other solution-focused approaches to treat late-life depression and anxiety.
  • Retirement & Identity Coaching: Help seniors redefine their sense of purpose and navigate the transition from a professional career to retirement.
  • Specialized Counseling: Assist clients in managing the psychological aspects of medication adherence and chronic pain.

Schedule

  • Part-time contractor hours: 10–25 hours.

    We work around your schedule!

  • Fully remote—work from the comfort of your home office while serving the state of Virginia

Total Life is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, applicants, and clients are treated with respect and dignity.

Requirements

Our Requirements

  • Licensure: Must hold a valid, unrestricted Virginia state license as a Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LMHC.
  • Experience: Minimum of two years of post-licensure experience in clinical mental health counseling.
  • Clinical Expertise: Demonstrated experience in medication management support and pain management counseling specifically for the geriatric population.
  • Geriatric Focus: Experience working with clients aged 65+ and an understanding of the psychological impact of aging and retirement.
  • Insurance: Must provide proof of professional liability/malpractice insurance (minimum $1M claim limit/$3M aggregate) or be willing to purchase a policy prior to start.
  • Credentials: Must have an active NPI. (Existing Medicare credentialing or an active CAQH profile is a significant plus).
  • Commitment: Must be available for a minimum of 10 hours per week.
  • Tech-Savvy: Comfortable utilizing technology and providing care through a secure teletherapy interface.

Benefits

Compensation & Perks

  • Rate: $55–$90 per session, based on license type, experience, and credentials.
  • Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a growing group practice.
  • Flexibility: Create your own hours with options for Monday–Friday or weekend availability.
  • Direct Impact: Use your skills to improve the emotional and functional independence of seniors across Virginia.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote Therapist - Virginia (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC) at Total Life a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,084 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

Total Life holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 85/100, 53 active listings.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% are remote, 23% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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