Mental Health Therapist - Remote - MST or PST
Listed compensation
$80K–$85K /yr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.
Job Description
We’re building a better health system! At Nice, we make healthcare accessible by delivering integrated primary, musculoskeletal, and mental health care through convenient in-home and virtual visits. By cutting through the complexity, ineffective management, and time constraints that often limit clinicians, we’re able to focus on what truly matters: high-quality care.
At Nice, we’re more than healthcare providers—we’re dedicated partners in our patients’ wellness journeys. Our core values reflect this commitment:
- Love everyone the way you want to be loved (assume the best)
- Oops: Safe space to make, own, and learn from mistakes
- Quality: From peers to patients, 7-star service on a 5-star scale
- Efficiency: Keep a light foot in a heavy industry
- High EQ: Intentional about how we show up and communicate
- Ethical: It’s always the right time to do the right thing
Excited to hear more? Learn more about Nice’s mission and model of care directly from our Co-Founder and CEO, Thompson Aderinkomi.
The Team and the Role
The Mental Health team at Nice Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for an eager Mental Health Therapist!
In this role, you’ll work in a team-based approach toward achieving wellness and improved overall health for each individual receiving care, with an emphasis on behavior change to address subclinical and mild to moderate clinical mental health conditions.
You will work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced startup environment with the primary aim of increasing ease of access to mental health services.
Primary responsibilities include completing comprehensive assessments, providing individual therapy to adults utilizing a multi-session yet brief model of care, and consulting with medical providers and other members of the care team.
How You’ll Make an Impact at Nice
Conduct clinical assessments, including administering and interpreting standardized screening tools, to evaluate clinical acuity and determine the appropriate level of care.
Collaborate with colleagues, patients, and families to develop and implement inclusive care plans that reflect the intersecting identities of the patient and address their comprehensive treatment needs.
- Regularly monitor progress toward treatment goals and adjust interventions as needed.
- Deliver brief, evidence-based psychotherapy to individuals or groups based on the treatment plan.
- Document all assessments, interventions, and progress notes in the EHR system, as well as utilize other digital platforms for patient care.
- Coordinate care and collaborate with community agencies or external providers when necessary.
- Provide psychoeducation to patients and their families to support treatment outcomes.
Consult with primary care providers, such as FNPs, PAs, and physical therapists, to clarify diagnoses, conceptualize cases, provide brief interventions, and develop shared care plans.
Serve as a subject matter expert by participating in patient-facing webinars or creating training materials for colleagues.
Engage in internal training opportunities led by colleagues across the mental health, physical therapy, and primary care teams.
Provide culturally responsive care, considering the unique lived experiences and needs of patients from diverse backgrounds.
Requirements
What You’ve Done Before
Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions for diverse clinical presentations, with a strong emphasis on brief psychotherapy models such as SFBT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing.
Applied a deep understanding of therapeutic theories and interventions tailored for fast-paced clinical environments to ensure effective and timely care delivery.
Collaborated across disciplines (e. g., medical, physical therapy, schools, social/community programs) to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
Maintained a commitment to kindness, support, and positivity in all interactions—with both patients and team members.
Worked independently while actively contributing to a dynamic and collaborative virtual team environment.
Leveraged EHRs and digital platforms to provide efficient, accurate, and seamless patient care and documentation.
Operated from a private, professional home office space conducive to conducting virtual visits with confidentiality and professionalism.
Demonstrated strong organizational and multitasking skills, effectively managing multiple priorities and adapting to evolving demands.
- Expressed a passion for driving innovation and delivering exceptional mental health services.
- Embraced a collaborative, dynamic environment with innovation and adaptability.
- Demonstrated ability to apply cultural humility in therapeutic practice.
If you meet some but not all of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. We value passion, growth potential, and diverse experiences.
- Educational, Licensure, and Schedule Requirements
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Active licensure for independent practice in Washington State with a commitment to obtaining licensure in additional states over time, supported by the company.
- Availability to work from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM PST.
- Why You’ll Love Working with Us
- 100% remote work environment - work from anywhere in the US* (if applicable)
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Security: Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Future Planning: 401k with 3% employer contribution
- Time for You: Up to 25 days of PTO that we actively encourage you to use
- 11 Company holidays
- Growing Together: Opportunities for professional development
Care for your Loved Ones: A robust Parental leave policy. Access to Nice Healthcare for you and your dependents (in eligible cities)
Work-Life Presence: Flexibility to balance your personal and professional life, with support to thrive in both areas
The nicest team members: Join a team that truly cares about one another and our patients
*Candidates must live and be authorized to work in the United States. Relocation assistance is not provided, and visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Building a better health system for all requires the input and perspectives of everyone. At Nice Healthcare, inclusivity starts with recruitment, and we actively seek a diverse mix of beliefs, backgrounds, education, and viewpoints to drive better, more informed decisions.
We are committed to creating an equitable workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application process and employment. If you require assistance, please reach out to us at peopleteam@nice.healthcare.
No agencies, please.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct clinical assessments and deliver brief, evidence-based psychotherapy to adults in a collaborative, virtual environment. Coordinate care with primary care providers and other health professionals to implement inclusive, holistic treatment plans.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - Remote - MST or PST at Nice Healthcare a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,084 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Nice Healthcare holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 5 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% 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 ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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