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Two Chairs
Michigan · Remote OK

Mental Health Therapist - Michigan (Part-Time)

Counselor / TherapistNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$58.50/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 54m ago · Verified live

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 $58.50/hour (including mandatory training) and an administrative rate (including no shows/late cancellations) of $17.50/hour as a Michigan resident with semi-monthly pay. If based out-of-state clinical rates will range between $58.50 - $85.

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. EST, 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 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 LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or Psychologist (PhD or PsyD) in Michigan

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 appointments and assessments for new clients.

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
  • Clinical Rate
  • $58.50—$58.50 USD

Key Responsibilities

Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients while maintaining a caseload of 7-20 sessions per week. Collaborate with other providers and ensure all clinical documentation is compliant with HIPAA and state regulations.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health therapyClinical assessmentHIPAA compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - Michigan (Part-Time) 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 7,479 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, 31 active listings.

Of the 46 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 4% have no call, 61% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,479 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$122kMental Health Therapy median $177k (middle half $114k–$187k)21 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 80% remote · 4% no call · 61% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,561 in the last 30 days1,396 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Two Chairsgold tier, 93/100Top Employers work-life index31 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,479 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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Benefits & Perks

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,479 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Remote
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About Two Chairs

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

Benefits & Perks

Wellness and professional development stipend up to $300 annually
Free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses
Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year
401(k) plan
Malpractice insurance provided