Mental Health Therapist – Telehealth

Telehealth Mental Health Therapist providing mental health treatment remotely. Seeking licensed professionals in Illinois to join our team at Affect.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct diagnostic assessments and collaboratively develop evidence-based treatment plans
Provide individual psychotherapy sessions via secure telehealth platforms
Support Members with a wide range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges with flexibility to work with members with substance use disorders at times.
Maintain clear and timely clinical documentation in our electronic medical record (EMR) system
Coordinate care as needed and contribute to a supportive, multidisciplinary environment
Participate in clinical team meetings and optional case consultations
Adhere to HIPAA and all applicable state licensure regulations

What you’ll need

Active and verifiable license from one of the following Illinois licenses: LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT, as well as your state of residence if it is not Illinois. All credentials must be verified through the State Board’s website as part of the application process
Experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient, private practice, or telehealth settings
Strong communication and clinical skills with a person-centered, trauma-informed approach
Comfort with EMRs, Google Suite or Microsoft Office, and telehealth tools
Ability to work independently in a remote setting with professionalism and integrity
Have a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace and reliable internet

Comp & perks

Full-time employees may enroll in offered medical, dental, and vision coverage and also provided employer paid life and disability insurance.
Paid vacation, sick time, company observed holidays and parental leave is provided to full-time employees.
Flexible remote work options with full-time and part-time schedules
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
Supportive team culture focused on impact, collaboration, and innovation

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Hard Skills & Tools

psychotherapydiagnostic assessmentstreatment plansclinical documentationtelehealth

Soft Skills

communication skillsclinical skillsperson-centered approachtrauma-informed approachprofessionalismintegrity

Certifications

LCSWLCPCLMFT