Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Remote – Kansas City, MO)

Work Type: 1099 Contractor / Private Practice Support (Telehealth)

Compensation: Up to $110.17/hour (rate varies based on payer, service type, and other factors)

Summary

Build or grow your private practice with the support of a platform designed to make insurance-based care simpler and more sustainable. As a fully licensed mental health counselor, you’ll focus on clinical work while receiving no-cost credentialing support, streamlined compliance resources, and reliable bi-weekly payments—so you can spend more time with clients and less time on administrative tasks.

Location: Remote (must be based in the Kansas City area or able to serve clients in supported states)

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Provide high-quality, evidence-informed counseling services to clients via secure telehealth.
• Conduct biopsychosocial intakes, clinical assessments, and treatment planning aligned with medical necessity and payer standards.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation (e. g., progress notes, treatment plans, assessments) within the practice platform.
• Collaborate with clients to set goals, track progress, and adjust treatment interventions as appropriate.
• Maintain ethical and legal standards, including confidentiality and informed consent, in accordance with your license and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate care as needed with other providers (with appropriate releases) to support continuity of care.
• Follow insurance requirements for covered services, coding, and documentation, using available audit/compliance support resources.
• Manage your availability, scheduling, and client communication using secure tools provided through the platform.
• Participate in optional continuing education to strengthen clinical skills and stay current with best practices.

What We Provide (Support for Providers)

• Effortless insurance acceptance: Free credentialing in multiple states and the ability to begin seeing insured clients in as little as ~30 days (timelines vary).
• Compliance made simpler: Audit support and resources from day one to help you stay aligned with documentation and regulatory expectations.
• Wide insurance coverage: Access to major insurance plans, including Medicaid and Medicare Advantage (availability varies by state/plan).
• Increased earning potential: Access to competitive, higher rates across top insurance plans nationwide.
• Reliable payments: Predictable bi-weekly payments to support financial stability.
• Comprehensive practice tools: An all-in-one platform for scheduling, secure messaging, documentation, assessments, and practice management.
• Free continuing education: Complimentary CEUs through free courses to support ongoing professional growth.

Must-Have Qualifications (Requirements)

• Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related mental health field.
• Active, unrestricted, fully independent clinical license (e. g., LMHC, LPCMH, LIMHP or equivalent, as applicable).
• Valid NPI number.
• Active malpractice insurance.
• Ability to provide telehealth services in accordance with state and federal regulations and payer requirements.
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to ethical, client-centered care.
• Reliable internet connection and a private, secure space suitable for confidential telehealth sessions.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience working with insurance-based billing and documentation standards (medical necessity, treatment planning, audits).
• Experience with specific populations or specialties (e. g., anxiety, depression, trauma, couples, adolescents, substance use, grief).
• Experience providing evidence-based therapies (e. g., CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, EMDR).
• Prior telehealth experience and comfort with digital practice tools.
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Remote, telehealth-first setting with flexible scheduling based on your availability and client needs.
• You control your caseload and appointment times, using provided tools to manage scheduling and communication.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

We welcome clinicians from all backgrounds and lived experiences. We are committed to building an inclusive environment and encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

How to Get Started

Submit your license information, NPI number, and proof of malpractice insurance. If selected, you’ll be supported through credentialing and onboarding so you can begin seeing insured clients as quickly as possible.

Required Skills

• Independent clinical licensure (LMHC/LPCMH/LIMHP or equivalent)
• Telehealth counseling
• Clinical assessment and diagnosis/treatment planning
• Progress note and treatment plan documentation
• Understanding of medical necessity and payer documentation standards
• Ethical practice and confidentiality (HIPAA)
• Client-centered communication
• Use of practice management tools (scheduling/secure messaging/EHR)
• Time management and caseload management
• Languages
• English

Job Overview

• Location: Remote (Kansas City, MO area)
• Salary Range: USD (gross, hourly)