Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$29.1-$74.78/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
This is a 40 hour/week, fully remote position supporting patients 13 years and older. Ideal candidate must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.. Must also be willing to obtain additional state licensure.
Join the Minute Clinic team, an industry-leading company for a refreshing change in a stable, consistent, and professional environment. We empower our therapists to practice at the top of their license with the support of our clinical care team, while reaching patients within their communities.
What our Licensed Clinical Therapists find at Minute Clinic:
- Autonomy to build and grow the Minute Clinic practice without the burden payor contracting, credentialing, and billing.
- Opportunities to provide psychosocial support and education needed to address the mental wellbeing of individuals, couples/families ages 13+.
- Evidence-based care and access to assessment and treatment planning tools to elevate and support the continuity of care for patients.
- Career growth and professional development within the organization.
- In-depth training, development, and support.
Required Qualifications
- Current, active, and unencumbered State License as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Washington D.C. Must also be willing to obtain additional state licenses based on business needs.
- Proven excellent diagnostic, care collaboration, treatment planning, and short-term counseling skills leveraging evidence-based methodologies including but not limited to motivational interviewing, problem solving therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and team skills
- Experience with or willingness to learn and adapt to virtual therapy delivery
- Proven deep understanding of the psychosocial aspects of illness and health
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using electronic health record systems and engaging on multiple platforms
- Demonstrated understanding of insurance, Medicaid, Medicare billing requirements
- Evidence of strong crisis intervention skills
- Previous experience in a mental health clinic or hospital setting
Education
- Completed Master’s degree program from an accredited College or University.
- State License with one or more of the following credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Bring your heart to CVS Health!
Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.
Anticipated Weekly Hours
- 40
- Time Type
- Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$29.10 - $74.78
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great Benefits for Great People
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychosocial support, education, and evidence-based counseling to patients aged 13 and older. Manage treatment planning and care collaboration while utilizing electronic health record systems to ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
Must hold an active, unencumbered license as an LCSW, LPC, or LMFT in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. Requires a Master's degree and proficiency in evidence-based methodologies like CBT and motivational interviewing.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist at CVS Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) — ranked against 162 active Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Mental Health Therapy — Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 34% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (social work) | ranked against 162 Mental Health Therapy (Social Work) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $61k–$156k | Mental Health Therapy median $94k (middle half $69k–$125k)33 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 68% remote · 34% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −12.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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