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Washington, District of Columbia · Remote OK

Mental Health Therapist (Full-Time, W-2): $2k Signing-Bonus

Counselor 8.1 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61k-$110k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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 they don't think they meet some expectations of the role.

Why Choose Two Chairs?

Consistent Pay: Get paid semi-monthly, with an annual salary ranging between $61,300 to $104,000.

Balanced Caseloads and Tailored Schedules: 40 working hours per week (structured as a 45-hour week to include a daily 1-hour lunch), with an average of 25 attended sessions (29 scheduled) per week.

Support for Wellness & Professional Growth: We provide a wellness and productivity stipend ($1,000 annually), a one-time $200 remote work stipend, free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses, consultation opportunities, a biennial Learning Day, and wellness events to support your growth.

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 ongoing therapy sessions per week and assessments for new clients
  • Use measurement-based care tools to drive effective treatment and adjust your approach based on client progress
  • Maintain progress notes and documentation in compliance with HIPAA and state regulations
  • Collaborate with other mental health providers as needed and refer clients when appropriate
  • Participate in weekly case consultation, monthly wellness groups and professional development

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: Maintain a caseload of ~25 attended ongoing therapy and consult sessions per week (schedule a minimum of 29 per week)

Experience: 2+ years of active and unrestricted licensure in Texas, clinical experience with adults (18+), 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 session hours between 8am and 7pm PST, Monday through Friday, with the work week spread across five days.

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

Compensation

The salary range for this full-time, exempt role is based on place of residence, years of licensure, and level (Clinician or Clinician II), as assessed during interviews. Your total compensation also includes quarterly incentive opportunities, giving you the chance to grow your earnings while making an impact. Sign-on Bonus: Sign by November 30th, 2026 and earn a sign-on bonus of $2000!

  • Zone 1 / New York City, San Francisco | $87,700 - $109,500
  • New hires can reasonably expect an offer between $87,700 - $104,000
  • Zone 2 / Washington, Portland, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, New Jersey, all other CA locations | $81,400 - $101,100
  • New hires can reasonably expect an offer between $81,400 - $95,100
  • Zone 3 / Austin, Dallas, Houston | $64,600 - $81,700
  • New hires can reasonably expect an offer between $64,600 and $77,600
  • Zone 4 / All other Texas locations | $61,300 - $77,600
  • New hires can reasonably expect an offer between $61,300 and $73,700

Additional Perks and Benefits

Paid time off, including nine paid holidays, one annual Learning Day, and an additional Winter Office Closure from Christmas Day (Observed) through New Year's Day

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement savings options
  • Annual $500 company contribution to your healthcare FSA or HSA, with an additional $500 contribution for employees enrolled in a dependent coverage tier
  • Paid parental leave
  • Dedicated Clinical Care team to manage billing, tech support, and scheduling support
  • Full malpractice insurance coverage and licensure fee reimbursement

Our Interview Process

  • Application Review: We’ll promptly review your application to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications
  • Recruiter Interview: 30-minute phone interview with one of our Clinical Recruiters
  • Clinical Interview: 45-minute video interview with one of our Clinical Leaders
  • 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

Key Responsibilities

Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and progress notes. Collaborate with other mental health providers and utilize measurement-based care tools to track and improve client treatment outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentHIPAA compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist (Full-Time, W-2): $2k Signing-Bonus at Two Chairs a 8.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,035 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, 40 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 34% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$85k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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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

Wellness and productivity stipend ($1,000 annually)
One-time $200 remote work stipend
Free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses
Consultation opportunities
Biennial Learning Day
Wellness events
Paid time off including nine paid holidays
Annual Learning Day