Contract Mental Health Clinician LCSW

Social Worker 9.2 Work-LifeContract

Listed compensation

$124.8K–$145.6K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Benefits

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Job Posting: Contract Mental Health Clinician (1099) - Veteran Focus

Position: Independent Contract Clinician (1099)

Specialties Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).

Client Population: Veterans and Military Families

Service Model: Teletherapy

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, skilled, and resilient mental health professionals to join our network as 1099 independent contractors. This role is dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based therapy to veterans and military service members. Our mission is to bridge the gap in specialized mental health care for those who have served.

We are looking for clinicians who are not only experienced but also deeply comfortable and competent in addressing the complex and urgent challenges often faced by this population.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Provide weekly psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families.

Utilize evidence-based modalities (e. g., CBT, DBT, CPT, PE, ACT) appropriate for treating trauma, anxiety, depression, and military adjustment.

Demonstrate clinical competence and stability in assessing and treating suicidality and self-harm ideation within a risk-management framework.

  • Maintain timely and confidential clinical documentation in our secure EHR system.
  • Collaborate with other care providers as needed (with client consent).

Required Qualifications

  • Active, independent clinical license: LCSW, LCMHC, or MFT in your state of practice.
  • Minimum 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
  • Demonstrated experience and comfort treating veterans, active-duty service members, and/or their families.
  • Proven competency in suicide risk assessment, intervention, and safety planning.
  • Experience with trauma-informed care and modalities relevant to PTSD.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must carry professional liability insurance.
  • For teletherapy: Secure, HIPAA-compliant home office with reliable high-speed internet.

Highly Desired Qualifications

  • Prior military service or extensive experience working within VA/DoD systems.
  • Training/certification in CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy), PE (Prolonged Exposure), or EMDR.
  • Experience with substance use co-morbidity.

What We Offer (1099 Contractor)

  • Competitive Compensation: Earn a generous per-session rate.
  • Flexibility: Set your own schedule and manage your caseload.
  • Administrative Support: We handle client marketing, intake, billing, and insurance verification.
  • Clinical Support: Access to peer consultation groups and clinical resources focused on veteran care.

Focused Mission: Dedicate your practice to serving the veteran community without the overhead of private practice.

Commitment to Care

We believe in providing unwavering support to our nation's veterans. We seek clinicians who share this commitment and possess the clinical fortitude to engage with serious mental health concerns with skill, empathy, and professionalism.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter addressing your specific experience with the veteran population and your clinical approach to managing suicidality and self-harm ideation.

Applications will be reviewed confidentially.

About Us

GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION has been transforming the way mental health services are delivered. Our commitment to innovation and quality care has earned us the trust of our clients and the admiration of our dedicated employees. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors and the clients we serve. gotservices.net

This is a remote position.

Requirements

Requires an active independent clinical license (LCSW, LCMHC, or MFT) and at least 2 years of post-licensure experience. Must demonstrate competency in treating veterans, managing suicidality, and utilizing trauma-informed care modalities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningCrisis interventionCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Contract Mental Health Clinician LCSW at GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION a 9.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 47 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 40% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About Global Outreach Telerehabilitation

Mental Health Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Bonus based on performance
Administrative support
Clinical support
Peer consultation groups