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CVS Health
New York, New York · Remote OK

Mental Health Therapist

CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.01-$68.55/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

This is a full-time remote position with morning, evening, and weekend scheduling. Qualified candidate must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York. If hired for the position, must be willing and able to obtain additional state licensure.

Join the Minute Clinic team, an industry-leading company for a refreshing change in a stable, consistent, and professional environment. We empower our therapists to practice at the top of their license with the support of our clinical care team, while reaching patients within their communities.

What our Mental Health Therapists find at Minute Clinic:

  • Autonomy to build and grow the Minute Clinic practice without the burden payor contracting, credentialing, and billing.
  • Opportunities to provide psychosocial support and education needed to address the mental wellbeing of individuals, couples, and families ages 13 and older.
  • Evidence-based care and access to assessment and treatment planning tools to elevate and support the continuity of care for patients.
  • Career growth and professional development within the organization.
  • In-depth training, development, and support.

Required Qualifications

  • Current, active, and unencumbered State License as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York. Will be required to obtain licenses to practice in multiple states based on business needs.
  • Proven excellent diagnostic, care collaboration, treatment planning, and short-term counseling skills leveraging evidence-based methodologies including but not limited to motivational interviewing, problem solving therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and team skills
  • Experience with or willingness to learn and adapt to virtual therapy delivery
  • Proven deep understanding of the psychosocial aspects of illness and health
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable using electronic health record systems and engaging on multiple platforms
  • Demonstrated understanding of insurance, Medicaid, Medicare billing requirements
  • Evidence of strong crisis intervention skills
  • Previous experience in a mental health clinic or hospital setting

Education

  • Completed Master’s degree program from an accredited College or University.
  • Must be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York.

Bring your heart to CVS Health!

Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand — with heart at its center — our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range for This Role Is

$32.01 - $68.55

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits for Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/29/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial support and evidence-based mental health therapy to individuals, couples, and families aged 13 and older. Collaborate with clinical care teams to develop treatment plans and ensure continuity of care for patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in New York and possess a Master's degree from an accredited institution. Proficiency in evidence-based methodologies and experience with electronic health records are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic skillsPatient education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist at CVS Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 49 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 67% are remote, 35% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 10 employers

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$100k-110k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
16%
Loan repayment
9%
PSLF eligible
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Remote
  • Includes weekends
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About CVS Health

Hospitals and Health Care
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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Remote work
Flexible schedule