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Rural Psychiatry Associates
Remote - Nationwide

Psychotherapist (LCSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Starting at $80K

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Job Description

Psychotherapist (LCSW) – 100% Remote | Work From Anywhere in the U.S.!

Love what you do. Enjoy where you live. Make a difference from anywhere!

Looking for a career that offers flexibility, purpose, and the opportunity to make a difference? Rural Psychiatry Associates (RPA) is looking for a passionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our growing team!

Work remotely from anywhere in the United States while helping bring quality mental health care to communities that need it most. This is a fully remote, telehealth-only position. No relocation required!

About Rural Psychiatry Associates

Rural Psychiatry Associates provides behavioral health services to underserved and rural communities across more than 250 locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, Utah, Alaska, and beyond. We serve patients of all ages in hospitals, clinics, schools, and senior living facilities.

Our team includes psychiatric physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and psychotherapists who work together in a physician-supervised, team-oriented care model. We are committed to bringing quality mental health care to communities that need it most while supporting our providers through comprehensive training, collaboration, and continued education.

Important Travel & Orientation Requirement

An essential function of this role is providing psychotherapy services to patients across RPA's practice locations through telehealth.

A one-time onsite orientation at one of our Alaska hospital locations is required. This trip will last approximately 7–8 days, including travel time.

RPA covers the travel expenses associated with this required orientation, including airfare, hotel accommodations, per diem, and other approved travel expenses.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

Work From Anywhere: We can hire qualified candidates in all 50 states. Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely without relocating.

  • Fully Remote Care: Provide psychotherapy services exclusively through telehealth.
  • Meaningful Work: Make a difference by providing mental health services to rural and underserved communities.
  • Collaborative Team: Work alongside experienced psychiatric providers and other mental health professionals.
  • Professional Growth: Participate in peer supervision, education, and opportunities to continue developing your clinical skills.
  • Variety: Work with patients across different communities and backgrounds.

What You'll Do

  • Provide psychotherapy services to patients through telehealth.
  • Deliver evidence-based mental health treatment to individuals across a variety of age groups.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient's needs.
  • Complete clinical documentation and maintain accurate patient records.
  • Collaborate with psychiatric providers and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Participate in clinical meetings, peer supervision, and ongoing education.
  • Provide telehealth services to patients across RPA's practice locations as assigned.

What We're Looking For

  • Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
  • Must hold an active license in your state of residence and be eligible to obtain additional state licenses as needed to provide services to RPA patients.
  • Three years of clinical experience preferred, but not required.
  • EMDR and/or DBT certification preferred, but not required.
  • Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection and a private, professional workspace.
  • Willingness to complete the required one-time Alaska onsite orientation.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Starting at $80,000 annually

Rural Psychiatry Associates offers a benefits package designed to support employee health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Benefits Available for This Position Include

Medical Insurance – Employee and family coverage options available, with RPA contributing toward the cost of coverage.

Dental Insurance – Employee and family coverage options available, with RPA contributing toward the cost of coverage.

Vision Insurance – Employee and family coverage options available, with RPA contributing toward the cost of coverage.

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance – Employee-paid coverage.
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance – Company-paid coverage.
  • Life Insurance – Company-paid coverage.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Professional Development – Internal education program offering Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities.

Benefit eligibility, coverage options, employer contributions, and applicable waiting periods are subject to the terms of each benefit plan and company policies.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're passionate about providing quality mental health care and want the flexibility of working remotely while making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Rural Psychiatry Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to patients across various age groups via telehealth. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Must hold an active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the state of residence. Candidates should possess strong clinical documentation skills and be willing to complete a one-time onsite orientation in Alaska.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychotherapist (LCSW) at Rural Psychiatry Associates a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 24% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $71k (middle half $62k–$85k)292 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% remote · 24% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS social worker listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,592 in the last 30 days1,395 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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About Rural Psychiatry Associates

Mental Health Care
Grand Forks, ND
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)