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Thriveworks
Connecticut · Remote OK

Remote Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

Counselor 8.9 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$99K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · remote
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job description

Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide telehealth sessions in Connecticut. This role is eligible for a competitive ramp stipend for clinicians offering 30+ hours of availability per week.
About the job
Thriveworks is a mental health care company founded by clinicians in 2008 and still led by them today. With 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model, we serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and we're growing. In addition to working directly with clients, we partner with health systems and primary care providers because we believe mental health is inseparable from physical health. As a clinician-led organization, we're built to support the people who do this work with the tools, community, and stability you need to build a career that lasts.
About the Role
We’re hiring licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to our more than 175,000 clients across the country. You may be a good fit for this role if you’re:
Independently licensed and living in Connecticut — LPC, LMFT, LCSW, PhD (Licensed Psychologist)
Consistently available to clients for a minimum of 25 sessions with 30 hours of availability weekly
A behavioral health generalist who is open to treating a variety of clients, including couples and children
Invested in helping your clients achieve measurable progress
Confident working with modern clinical technology, including telehealth and EHR tools
A good teammate — we’re building a clinical community and value positive contributors
Compensation
Up to $99,000 based on licensure type, session volume, and bonus opportunities. Full-time clinicians are eligible for health insurance, student loan repayment assistance, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored benefits.
How We Support You
We handle the administrative work so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional care. That means credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support taken care of for you, plus paid orientation and training to get you started. You'll build a full caseload within 90 days of credentialing, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 7 a. m. to 10 p. m. ET.
Benefits
As a W2 employee, you'll be eligible to receive:
Guaranteed bi-weekly pay for completed sessions
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with employer matching
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
CEU reimbursement and free in-house training
Student loan repayment assistance
Opportunities for paid clinical supervisor roles in select states
Our Community
Being a clinician can feel isolating, especially in a telehealth world. We're built to make sure it doesn't. You'll have access to live clinical support, monthly case consultations, and a vibrant online and in-person community of more than 2,700 licensed providers. All clinical leadership is promoted from within, so the people supporting you have been exactly where you are.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply today to become part of a team that’s changing mental health care for clients and clinicians alike.
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Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, evidence-based telehealth therapy sessions to a diverse caseload of clients. Manage clinical documentation and maintain consistent availability for client sessions.

Requirements

Must be an independently licensed clinician in Connecticut such as an LPC, LMFT, LCSW, or PhD. Requires the ability to manage a caseload of at least 25 sessions per week with 30 hours of total availability.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical therapyCase managementMental health counselingCrisis interventionTreatment planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service at Thriveworks a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,782 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Thriveworks holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 494 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 20% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
98% this job
CME allowance
30% this job
Sign-on bonus
25%
Loan repayment
15% this job
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

8.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

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About Thriveworks

Mental Health Care
Lynchburg, VA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) with employer matching
Paid Time Off
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
CEU Reimbursement