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Washington, District of Columbia · Remote OK

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC) - Full-Time

LPC / LMHCNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$61k-$104k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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

Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Why Choose Two Chairs?

Consistent Pay: Get paid semi-monthly, with an annual salary ranging between $61,300 to $104,000.

AI-Assisted Documentation: Spend less time on administrative notes and more time on client care with our optional built-in AI documentation tools.

Support for Wellness & Professional Growth: We provide a wellness and productivity stipend ($1,000 annually), a one-time $200 remote work stipend, free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses, consultation opportunities, Psych Hub membership, a biennial Learning Day, 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
  • Paid time off - Accrue paid time off for vacations and sick days
  • 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

Compensation

The salary range for this full-time, exempt role is based on place of residence, years of licensure, and level, as assessed during interviews. Your total compensation also includes quarterly incentive opportunities, giving you the chance to grow your earnings while making an impact.

  • Zone 1 / New York City and San Francisco
  • New hires can reasonably expect an offer between $78,795 and $98,900
  • Zone 2 / Portland, Boston, Chicago, D.C., New Jersey, Washington, all other CA locations
  • New hires can reasonably expect an offer between $72,675 and $90,600
  • Zone 3 / Miami, Philadelphia, Denver, Austin, Dallas, Houston
  • New hires can reasonably expect an offer between $62,135 and $80,300
  • Zone 4 / All other locations
  • New hires can reasonably expect an offer between $59,500 and $77,300

Benefits

Paid time off, including nine paid holidays and an additional Winter Office Closure from Christmas Day (Observed) through New Year's Day

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement savings options
  • Annual $500 company contribution to your healthcare FSA or HSA, with an additional $500 contribution for employees enrolled in a dependent coverage tier
  • Paid parental leave
  • Dedicated Clinical Care team for client requests, tech support, and on-the-job learning
  • Participate in weekly case consultation, monthly wellness groups and professional development

About You

Independently licensed in Washington as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD).

Minimum of two years of clinical experience with adults (18+)

At Least Six Months of Teletherapy Experience

  • Proficient with clinical assessments (e. g., PHQ-9) for tracking client progress
  • Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems
  • Must be licensed and in good standing with your governing licensing board

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 40 working hour per week schedule (structured as a 45-hour week to include a daily 1-hour lunch), with a caseload of ~25 attended sessions and/or assessments for new clients per week (schedule approx. 29 to account for cancellations)

Hours are Monday through Friday, with the work week spread across five days. Session hours are available from 8:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. PST

Use client data to guide treatment adjustments, while ensuring all progress notes and documentation strictly comply with HIPAA and state regulations

Collaborate with therapy & psychiatric providers as needed and refer clients when appropriate

Willing and able to be cross-licensed in other states. Two Chairs will cover the entire cost.

About Two Chairs

Two Chairs is setting a new standard in mental health care with seamlessly integrated therapy and psychiatry delivered by highly trained clinicians, powered by smart technology, and measured for real impact.

By combining timely access, personalized care, and proven outcomes — we’re creating a system that works — for patients, providers, health plans, and clinicians alike. 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 they don't think they meet some expectations of the role.

  • What to Expect After Applying: Our Interview Process
  • Typically takes 2 weeks
  • Recruiter Interview: 45-minute phone interview with one of our Clinical Recruiters
  • Clinical Interview: 45-minute video interview with one of our Clinical Managers
  • Once you complete your interviews and sign your offer, you can begin onboarding in as little as 7 days!

Important Notes

  • If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know so we can assist you.
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Key Responsibilities

Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients using various clinical modalities while maintaining accurate documentation. Collaborate with psychiatric providers and ensure all clinical practices comply with HIPAA and state regulations.

Requirements

Must be independently licensed in Washington as an LMFT, LICSW, LMHC, or Psychologist. Requires a minimum of two years of clinical experience with adults and at least six months of teletherapy experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health therapyClinical assessmentHIPAA complianceCase managementCrisis intervention

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 24% have no call, 62% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Two Chairs ranks #8 of 16 employers hiring contract/1099 Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds gold-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 92/100, 38 active listings.

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in District of Columbia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$61k–$104kMental Health Counseling median $88k (middle half $80k–$93k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 54% remote · 24% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 16% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings327 in the last 30 days230 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend−9.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Two Chairsgold tier, 92/100 · #8 of 16 for payTop Employers work-life index38 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHC) - Full-Time at Two Chairs a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Counseling counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Top contract/1099 Counselor Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 21 employers
16
<$90k
7
$90k-110k
4
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs
401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
37%
CME allowance
26%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

LifeStance Health · Lake Oswego, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

Behavioral Health Specialist Requires LCSW LPC or LMFT

$61k-$130k
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 6.3
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 209 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

AI-assisted documentation
Wellness and productivity stipend ($1,000 annually)
One-time $200 remote work stipend
Free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses
Consultation opportunities
Psych Hub membership
Biennial Learning Day
Wellness events