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Two Chairs
Washington, District of Columbia · Remote OK

Mental Health Therapist - WA (Part-Time + Up to $1k Bonus)

CounselorIncludes weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$76/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Two Chairs is building a new kind of mental health system based on the idea that the status quo isn’t good enough. Industry-best clinician experiences, better client outcomes, groundbreaking innovation, and access to the highest quality care are how we’ll raise the bar for the entire industry. 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.

Why Choose Two Chairs?

Compensation: Earn a clinical rate of $76/hour (includes mandatory training) and an administrative rate (includes late shows/cancellations) of $23/hour as a WA resident with semi-monthly pay. If based out-of-state clinical rates will range between $58.50 - $85.

Sign-on Bonus: Start by July 31st and earn a sign-on bonus of $500 for 7-12 client hours and $1,000 for 13+ client hours.

Balanced Caseloads and Schedules: Select a weekly caseload ranging from 7 to 20 clients, with session availability between 7:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. PST, Monday through Friday.

Support for Wellness & Professional Growth: We provide a wellness and professional development stipend (up to $300 annually), case consultation, free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses, 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
  • 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

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 caseload of 7-20 attended ongoing therapy and consult sessions per week
  • 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
  • Maintain progress notes and documentation in compliance with HIPAA and state regulations

Requirements

License: Active license and in good standing as a LICSW, LMFT, LMHC, or Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) in Washington

Cross-licensure: Willing and motivated to become licensed in other states. We will cover the cost.

Caseload: Available for 8-24 hours per week, with 85% of time in client sessions. Sessions will include ongoing therapy and new client consults appointments.

Experience: 2+ years of clinical experience with adults (18+), at least six months of teletherapy experience, and proficient with clinical assessments (e. g., PHQ-9) for tracking client progress

Tech: At least six months of teletherapy experience and experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems

Schedule: Select 7-10 session hours between 8am and 9pm PST, Monday through Friday. Available during regular business hours for a minimum of 1 hour per week during the first 6 weeks for training, followed by 30 minutes per month for ongoing support.

Documentation: All documentation to be completed, signed, and locked in EMR within 48 hours of client contact. Option to use an AI-assist tool.

  • What to Expect: Our Interview Process
  • Application Review: We’ll promptly review your application to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications
  • Recruiter Interview: 45-minute phone interview with one of our Clinical Recruiters
  • Clinical Interview: 45-minute video interview with one of our Clinical Managers
  • Offer: If all goes well, you’ll receive an offer to join our team!
  • Expected Interview Timeline: The entire process typically takes 2 weeks

Important Notes

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know so our People Team can assist you.

Please stay alert for job scams: All communication will come from official Two Chairs email domains (@twochairs.com or @twochairscareers.com). See tips from the FTC to avoid job scams: consumeraffairs.com

#LI-REMOTE

  • Clinical Rate
  • $76—$76 USD

Key Responsibilities

Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients while maintaining a caseload of 7-20 sessions per week. Responsibilities include using data to drive treatment, collaborating with providers, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Electronic Health RecordsHIPAA Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - WA (Part-Time + Up to $1k Bonus) at Two Chairs a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,911 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Two Chairs holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 92/100, 31 active listings.

Of the 40 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 20% have no call, 90% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Counselor Jobs

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Salary Distribution17 jobs

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 19 employers

CME allowance
69%
401k / retirement match
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
28% this job
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,911 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Remote
  • Includes weekends
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About Two Chairs

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus up to $1,000
Wellness and professional development stipend up to $300 annually
Free CE credits
Paid sick time (up to 80 hours/year)
Merit-based raises
401(k) plan
Malpractice insurance provided