Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - 1099
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Job Description
Employee Status: 1099 Contractor
Location: Remote
About Us
Mamaya Health was born out of a bold ambition: to shape a future where mental health care is accepted as a fundamental human right. We believe therapy is a lifeline, not a luxury - which is why we accept most major insurances and offer sliding scale options to reduce financial barriers.
Our mission: mental healthcare for women, for those she loves, for every season. We envision a world where everyone has equitable access to high-quality care through all stages of life.
Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, fully licensed Mental Health Therapist to join our outpatient team. Supported by the Outpatient Clinical Team Lead, you will deliver excellent clinical care, uphold our mission and values, and contribute to a collaborative, client-centered practice.
Who You Are
- A thoughtful, mission-driven clinician with a passion for empowering clients.
- Flexible, collaborative, and autonomous, with strong cultural competence and inclusivity.
- Committed to growth, accountability, and high-quality care.
- Job Duties + Functions
- Provide individual, couples, and/or family therapy
- Complete timely documentation within Mamaya Health’s established timeframes.
- Collaborate with Team Lead and other departments as needed to ensure best practices and compliance.
Manage and maintain an individual book of business, monitoring caseload health and proactively addressing key performance indicators
Routinely utilize measurement-based care, incorporating assessments to track client outcomes and inform treatment.
Coordinate care with other providers (e. g., medication prescriber, PCP, OB-GYN, dietitian, other therapists) and family members as appropriate.
Actively participate in monthly and quarterly meetings with Mamaya Health Leadership
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related mental health field.
- Independently licensed (LCSW, LPC-MHSP, etc) in the state of Texas.
- Prior experience in outpatient, intensive outpatient/partial hospitalization, or residential treatment settings.
- Familiarity with evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to inclusivity and cultural humility.
- Strong self-accountability and autonomy
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, couples, and family therapy while maintaining timely clinical documentation and managing a personal caseload. Collaborate with the clinical team and other healthcare providers to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care and positive client outcomes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Mental Health Therapist - 1099 at Mamaya Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,851 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Mamaya Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 4 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 18% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,851 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Therapy median $78k (middle half $70k–$85k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 72% remote · 18% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Mamaya Health | silver tier, 70/100 | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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