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New York · Remote OK

Part-time Child & Adolescent Mental Health Therapists (New York)

CounselorIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$700 - $1,600/mo

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Are you a licensed therapist passionate about children’s mental health? Handspring is an impact-driven organization that is rebuilding pediatric behavioral health care from the ground up. Join our fully remote team with guaranteed minimum pay, malpractice coverage, paid consultation time, and a clinical community that invests in your growth.

Flexible Part-Time Options

You choose your caseload. As a W-2 employee, you have a guaranteed monthly income floor. Every month, you start with guaranteed pay:

  • Reduced Part-Time (8–11 clients/week)
  • Guaranteed monthly floor: $700–$800/month
  • Clinical session rate: $70–$80/hour
  • Documentation time rate: $25/hour
  • Consultation rate: 50% of clinical rate
  • Malpractice coverage included
  • Annual rate increase (performance-based)
  • Regular Part-Time (12+ clients/week)

Everything in Reduced Part-Time, Plus

  • Guaranteed monthly floor: $1,400–$1,600/month
  • Paid sick time: 40 hours/year
  • CEU reimbursement: $150/year (after Year 1)

What You’ll Do

  • Provide weekly psychotherapy using CBT and other evidence-based practices to children ages 8–17 and young adults 18+, plus parent training and support
  • Maintain a fixed weekly schedule of at least 8 recurring client sessions via telehealth
  • Participate in weekly consultations and peer-led collaborative huddles
  • Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
  • Coordinate with clients’ pediatricians, school counselors, and families as needed

Your Schedule & Time Commitment

  • Caseload: Manage at least 8 clients per week (option to take on more hours). Available Hours (All EST):
  • Monday–Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Friday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • What Every Therapist Gets
  • Guaranteed minimum pay: a floor that protects you from cancellations and no-shows
  • Malpractice insurance: fully covered
  • Paid admin time: documentation and notes are compensated
  • Paid consultation time: weekly case consultations and team huddles with a supportive clinical community
  • Scheduling handled for you: we manage intake and calendars
  • Ongoing professional development: training programs and clinical community
  • No exclusivity: maintain a private practice or other commitments alongside Handspring
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Licensed in New York: LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT
  • Experience with children, teens, young adults, and families using evidence-based treatments
  • Comfortable with Zoom, EHR systems, and collaboration tools
  • Not opted out of Medicare; willing to be cross-licensed in additional states
  • Able to commit to a fixed weekly schedule of at least 8 recurring client sessions

Why Handspring

1 in 5 children in the U.S. have a diagnosable mental health disorder, but roughly half never receive care. We’re building a modern virtual pediatric clinic that integrates technology, telehealth, and evidence-based treatment to reach the children, young adults, and families who need it. We handle the administrative burden: scheduling, billing, and insurance, so you can focus on clinical work.

  • Learn more about our culture and hear from our therapists: handspringhealth.com/work-at-handspring
  • Handspring Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide weekly psychotherapy using evidence-based practices to children, adolescents, and young adults via telehealth. Coordinate care with pediatricians, school counselors, and families while maintaining timely clinical documentation.

Requirements

Must hold a valid New York license as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT. Experience working with children and families is required, along with the ability to commit to a fixed weekly schedule.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-time Child & Adolescent Mental Health Therapists (New York) at Handspring a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 48 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 69% are remote, 35% have no call, 77% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
16% this job
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
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About Handspring

Mental Health Care
New York, NY
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed minimum pay
Malpractice coverage
Paid consultation time
Annual rate increase
Paid sick time (40 hours/year for regular part-time)
CEU reimbursement ($150/year after Year 1 for regular part-time)
Scheduling handled for you
Ongoing professional development