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Two Chairs
Massachusetts · Remote OK

Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W-2)

Counselor / TherapistNo 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 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Why Choose Two Chairs?

Compensation

Boston, MA residents earn a clinical session rate of $76/hour (which covers attended sessions, mandatory trainings, and monthly all hands) and an administrative rate of $23/hour (which covers documentation, no shows/late cancels, meetings, onboarding). For For residents outside of Boston, MA, clinical rates range from $58.50 to $85.00/hour based on location.

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: Enjoy a wellness/professional development stipend (up to $300 annually), case consultation, free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses, Psych Hub membership, and wellness events.

  • 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
  • Access to state-mandated benefits – Like unemployment, disability, and paid leave where available

About You

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

Willing and motivated to become licensed in other states. We'll cover the entire cost.

2+ years of clinical experience with adults (18+), 6+ months of teletherapy experience, proficiency with clinical assessments (e. g., PHQ-9), and comfort with EHR systems.

About the Role

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

Schedule & Caseload

Maintain a client caseload of 7-20 sessions per week, with a commitment of 8-24 total hours of weekly availability Monday - Friday, 8:00 a. m. - 9:00 p. m. EST.

Approximately 85% of total time will be dedicated to direct client care, including ongoing therapy sessions and new client assessments.

  • Available for manager check-ins (1 hour/week during your first 6 weeks, followed by 30 minutes/month.
  • 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.
  • All documentation to be completed, signed, and locked in EMR within 48 hours of client contact.

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 you 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 our People Team can assist you.
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Key Responsibilities

Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients while maintaining a caseload of 7-20 sessions per week. Ensure all clinical documentation is completed, signed, and locked in the EMR within 48 hours of client contact.

Requirements

Must be an independently licensed clinician in Massachusetts such as an LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Psychologist. Requires at least 2 years of clinical experience with adults and 6 months of teletherapy experience.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical therapyClinical assessmentEvidence-based practice

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W-2) at Two Chairs a 6.6 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 7,910 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, 37 active listings.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 10% have no call, 55% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,910 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Work settingremotepeers: 80% remote · 10% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,609 in the last 30 days1,452 the 30 days before (+80%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Two Chairsgold tier, 93/100Top Employers work-life index37 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,910 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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  • No weekends
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About Two Chairs

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

Benefits & Perks

Remote work
Flexible schedule
W-2 employment
Paid sick time (up to 80 hours/year)
401(k) plan
Malpractice insurance provided
Wellness/professional development stipend (up to $300/year)
Free CE credits through APA-accredited courses