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Two Chairs
Lansing, Michigan · Remote OK

Mental Health Therapist - Michigan (Part-Time)

CounselorNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$58.5-$85/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Two Chairs is building a new kind of mental health system based on the idea that the status quo isn’t good enough. Industry-best clinician experiences, better client outcomes, groundbreaking innovation, and access to the highest quality care are how we’ll raise the bar for the entire industry. With that, we're excited and honored to have been recognized as a 2025 Great Place to Work and 2025 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Healthcare.

One of our company values is "Embrace Differences" and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are the principles guiding how we build our business and teams. We encourage interested candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't think they meet some expectations of the role.

Why Choose Two Chairs?

Compensation

Earn a clinical rate $58.50/hour (including mandatory training) and an administrative rate (including no shows/late cancellations) of $17.50/hour as a Michigan resident with semi-monthly pay. If based out-of-state clinical rates will range between $58.50 - $85.

Balanced Caseloads and Schedules: Select a weekly caseload ranging from 7 to 20 clients, with session availability between 7:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. EST, Monday through Friday.

Support for Wellness & Professional Growth: We provide a wellness and professional development stipend (up to $300 annually), case consultation, free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses, and wellness events to support your growth.

  • Additional W-2 advantages you won’t find with 1099 contract work:
  • No tax headaches – We handle withholdings and filings, so you don’t have to
  • Earn paid sick time – Accrue up to 80 hours per year
  • Merit-based raises – Be recognized and rewarded for your contributions
  • Retirement benefits – Access an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
  • Malpractice insurance provided – Full coverage at no cost to you

About the Role

Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients (18+), practicing modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, TLDP, IPT, EFT, and MI.

  • Maintain a caseload of 7-20 attended ongoing therapy and consult sessions per week
  • Use data to drive effective treatment and adjust your approach based on client progress
  • Collaborate with other mental health providers as needed and refer clients when appropriate
  • Maintain progress notes and documentation in compliance with HIPAA and state regulations

Requirements

Licensed in Michigan as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)

  • Minimum of two years of clinical experience with adults (18+)
  • At least six months of teletherapy experience
  • Available for 8-24 hours per week, with 85% of time in client sessions
  • Available during regular business hours for a minimum of 1 hour per week during the first 6 weeks for training, followed by 30 minutes per month for ongoing support
  • Proficient with clinical assessments (e. g., PHQ-9) for tracking client progress

Willingness to be trained in clinical assessment, differential diagnosis, and DSM-5 criteria for diagnostic evaluation

Experience utilizing an electronic health/medical record system to document progress notes, treatment plans, etc.

Must be licensed and in good standing with your governing licensing board

  • What to Expect: Our Interview Process
  • Application Review: We’ll promptly review your application to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications
  • Recruiter Interview: 45-minute phone interview with one of our Clinical Recruiters
  • Clinical Interview: 45-minute video interview with one of our Clinical Managers
  • Offer: If all goes well, you’ll receive an offer to join our team!
  • Expected Interview Timeline: The entire process typically takes 2 weeks

Important Notes

  • If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know so our People Team can assist you.
  • Please stay alert for job scams: All communication will come from official Two Chairs email domains (@twochairs.com or @twochairscareers.com). See tips from the FTC to avoid job scams: consumeraffairs.com
  • Clinical Rate
  • $58.50—$58.50 USD

Key Responsibilities

Provide remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients using various modalities while maintaining a caseload of 7-20 clients per week. Responsibilities include using data to drive treatment, collaborating with providers, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Electronic Health RecordsHIPAA Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - Michigan (Part-Time) at Two Chairs 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 no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Two Chairs holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 93/100, 40 active listings.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 15% have no call, 83% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Remote
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About Two Chairs

Mental Health Care
San Francisco, California
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Wellness stipend up to $300 annually
Free CE credits
Paid sick time (up to 80 hours/year)
401(k) plan
Malpractice insurance provided