Part-Time W2 Therapist - California

Our mission at Talkspace is to make therapy affordable and accessible to everyone. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. Want to help over one million people feel better? Come join our team as a Part-Time W2 Therapist! This role requires working 20 hours per week.

We’re a nimble team, all open to working outside our comfort zones to realize ideas and we expect you to embrace the same attitude. To work at Talkspace, you need to be as passionate as we are about our work, and excited to partner with us to achieve our mission of bringing quality mental healthcare to all.

 

What You'll Do

• Ability and willingness to work with clients remotely via HIPAA-compliant messaging-based and video-based therapy 
• Diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders 
• Maintain a caseload of enough clients to maintain at least 15 hours of clinical engagement per week 
• Complete 5 hours of admin/meetings per week
• Engage with and respond to all clients within a timely manner 
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner
• Test and support Direct to Employer products including our new digital EAP 
• Understand therapist experience on the platform and formulate best practices to implement to improve therapist experience
• Attend regular meetings with Clinical Supervisor
• Obtain additional professional licensure in state(s) assigned by company
• Additional duties as assigned 

 

About you

• Minimum education (in addition to licensure) of Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, other Behavioral Science
• Current clear/active California licensure to practice independently:
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Individual professional malpractice liability insurance policy (or willingness to purchase)
• Individual NPI number (or willingness to obtain)
• Submission of a fully completed, signed CAQH application (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfortable learning new online tools and technology 
• Reliable internet connection

 

Perks

• Part-time schedule from the comfort of your home
• Connected to a supportive community that is available and willing to provide guidance and endless resources through peer-to-peer mentorship
• Provided with the necessary equipment and training to help navigate the platform (including access to Talkspace University and additional virtual resources)
• Access to Stride for health and wellness benefit options
• 401k retirement savings program with matching up to 4%
• Wellness stipend along with discounts on gym memberships and other wellbeing products
• Maintain a healthy work/life balance with parental leave, PTO, and company paid holidays
• Free access to all Talkspace and Lasting products

 

Compensation

At Talkspace, we believe that pay transparency during the interview process is a critical part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary bands are based on internal and external compensation benchmarks, which we regularly evaluate to ensure we pay competitively.

The base salary for this role is between $48,000 to $53,000. The salaries for our National Practice Provider roles are based on a number of factors, including the provider’s state(s) of licensure, relevant experience, and market conditions. Compensation can vary over time based on both evolving business needs and external market dynamics. While we strive to ensure fairness across all roles, adjustments may be necessary to attract top talent or meet specific operational demands. If you have feedback on these ranges please let us know by providing your input here.

 

Why Talkspace?

‍Talkspace is a clinical quality led telebehavioral healthcare company, focused on making quality behavioral health accessible and affordable to millions in need. Its signature psychotherapy and psychiatry product connects individual users with a network of thousands of licensed mental health providers through an easy-to-use and HIPAA-compliant web and mobile platform. With Talkspace, users c