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A Remote Behavioral Health job involves providing mental health support and counseling services to clients via telehealth platforms. Professionals in this field, such as therapists, counselors, and social workers, conduct virtual sessions to assess, diagnose, and treat various behavioral and emotional issues. These roles often require licensure, strong communication skills, and experience with telehealth technology. Remote behavioral health jobs offer flexibility while ensuring clients receive necessary mental health care from a distance.

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Remote Behavioral Health professionals may encounter challenges like maintaining client engagement virtually, ensuring privacy, and managing potential feelings of isolation from colleagues. Many employers address these by providing regular clinical supervision, opportunities for team collaboration through online meetings, and resources for maintaining data security and compliance. Access to ongoing training in telehealth best practices and digital communication skills is also commonly offered. Such support mechanisms help professionals deliver high-quality care and foster a sense of connection with both clients and the broader care team.

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To thrive as a Remote Behavioral Health professional, you typically need a background in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, along with appropriate state licensure or certification. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, electronic health records (EHRs), and secure communication tools is essential. Strong soft skills such as empathy, active listening, cultural sensitivity, and self-motivation are key for building therapeutic relationships and maintaining client engagement remotely. These competencies ensure effective, ethical care delivery and facilitate positive outcomes in a virtual behavioral health environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote Behavioral Health job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,525 per year, or $20.9 per hour.

REMOTE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST

Atlanta, GA • Remote

Purposelink Recruitment
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$57K - $77K/yr

Full-time, Part-time, Contractor

Posted 4 days ago

Job description


BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPIST -Remote Licensure
  • Can reside in any state, but needs to Fully independent Georgia LCSW  
  • Additional licensure in states such as AL, AR, ME, MI, NH, NJ, OR, or PA is a major plus

1099 Independent Contractor | Part‑Time | Fully Remote Telehealth

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are partnering with a rapidly growing telehealth behavioral health organization that delivers structured mental health. These patients are typically individuals navigating personal injury, workplace incidents, trauma, and emotional distress cases who require ongoing therapeutic support throughout their legal process.

This is a part‑time 1099 independent contractor role with genuine schedule flexibility and no potential for full‑time conversion.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
  • Provide virtual individual therapy to adults experiencing trauma, personal injury, and emotional distress
  • Conduct initial evaluations and ongoing follow‑up sessions within a structured care program
  • Maintain clear, timely, clinically defensible documentation
  • Utilize CBT and other evidence‑based modalities as the primary therapeutic framework
  • Communicate professionally with patients and the administrative support team
SCHEDULE & CASELOAD
  • Flexible scheduling; evening and weekend availability strongly preferred
  • Consistent weekly scheduling supports continuity of care
  • Typical program duration: 10–16 weeks
  • Starting caseload: ~5 patients per week, with growth based on your availability and Georgia patient volume
REQUIRED LICENSURE
  • Active, fully independent, unrestricted LCSW license in Georgia
  • Supervised, associate, or provisional licenses do not qualify
  • Multi‑state licensure is a strong advantage and increases patient volume across additional states served by the organization
  • Bilingual providers (Spanish or Arabic) are in high demand
  • Additional licensure in states such as AL, AR, ME, MI, NH, NJ, OR, or PA is a major plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or co‑occurring behavioral health conditions
  • CBT training or certification
  • Comfort working in a legal‑adjacent clinical environment
  • Evening/weekend availability
  • Experience with Jane EHR or similar telehealth platforms
  • Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic
COMPENSATION
  • Pay is per visit based on CPT codes performed
  • Standard session length: 45 minutes, plus 15 minutes paid for documentation
  • No‑show pay included
  • All billing handled on the backend
  • Full compensation breakdown provided at offer stage
  • Weekly payments issued every Friday for all completed and charted sessions.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE — GEORGIA LCSW Licensure
  • Fully independent Georgia LCSW
  • Additional licensure in states such as AL, AR, ME, MI, NH, NJ, OR, or PA is a major plus
Clinical Background
  • Outpatient individual therapy experience with adults
  • Strong competency in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression
  • CBT proficiency required; EMDR certification is a bonus
  • Comfortable working in a legal‑adjacent care model
Experience Level
  • Minimum 3–5 years post‑licensure
  • Comfortable working autonomously without built‑in supervision
Bonus Experience
  • Trauma‑heavy populations
  • Personal injury or court‑involved clients
  • Military/veteran trauma experience