Licensed Therapist Career at Two Chairs - W-2 Benefits in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a part-time W-2 teletherapy role — a relatively rare and attractive structure in a field dominated by 1099 contractor arrangements. The W-2 status provides meaningful protections: malpractice insurance, paid sick leave, 401(k) access, and employer tax withholding.
Compensation context: At $58.50–$85/hour clinical rate, this is competitive but not exceptional for independently licensed therapists. Many private-pay solo practices charge $150–$250/session, but come with administrative overhead and no benefits. For part-time supplemental income or a low-overhead starting point, Two Chairs offers solid value.
Career development signals:
- Company covers multi-state licensure costs — a tangible career investment that expands your ability to serve clients across the US.
- Free APA-accredited CE credits and Psych Hub membership support ongoing professional development without out-of-pocket cost.
- AI-assisted documentation tools give clinicians early exposure to emerging tech in mental health — a growing skill area.
- Recognition as a 2025 Fortune Best Workplace in Healthcare suggests a healthier-than-average clinician culture.
Green flags: Merit-based raises, low administrative burden, structured onboarding, and a data-informed clinical model. Watch for: The 85% direct client care ratio leaves limited time for other professional pursuits within this role. It's best treated as one stream of a broader portfolio career rather than a primary full-time position.
Headquarters: Massachusetts, United States
URL: http://www.twochairs.com
Why Choose Two Chairs?
- Compensation: Boston, MA residents earn a clinical session rate of $76/hour (which covers attended sessions, mandatory trainings, and monthly all hands) and an administrative rate of $23/hour (which covers documentation, no shows/late cancels, meetings, onboarding). For residents outside of Boston, MA, clinical rates range from $58.50 to $85.00/hour based on location.
- AI-Assisted Documentation: Spend less time on administrative notes and more time on client care with our optional built-in AI documentation tools.
- Support for Wellness & Professional Growth: Enjoy a wellness/professional development stipend (up to $300 annually), case consultation, free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses, Psych Hub membership, and wellness events.
- Additional W-2 advantages you won't find with 1099 contract work:
- No tax headaches – We handle withholdings and filings, so you don't have to
- Earn paid sick time – Accrue up to 80 hours per year
- Merit-based raises – Be recognized and rewarded for your contributions
- Retirement benefits – Access an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan
- Malpractice insurance provided – Full coverage at no cost to you
- Access to state-mandated benefits – Like unemployment, disability, and paid leave where available
About You
- Independently Licensed in Massachusetts as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD).
- Willing and motivated to become licensed in other states. We'll cover the entire cost.
- 2+ years of clinical experience with adults (18+), 6+ months of teletherapy experience, proficiency with clinical assessments (e.g., PHQ-9), and comfort with EHR systems.
About the Role
- Deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients (18+), practicing modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, TLDP, IPT, EFT, and MI.
- Schedule & Caseload:
- Maintain a client caseload of 7–20 sessions per week, with a commitment of 8–24 total hours of weekly availability Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. EST.
- Approximately 85% of total time will be dedicated to direct client care, including ongoing therapy sessions and new client assessments.
- Available for manager check-ins (1 hour/week during your first 6 weeks, followed by 30 minutes/month).
- Use data to drive effective treatment and adjust your approach based on client progress.
- Collaborate with other mental health providers as needed and refer clients when appropriate.
- All documentation to be completed, signed, and locked in EMR within 48 hours of client contact.
About Two Chairs
Two Chairs is setting a new standard in mental health care with seamlessly integrated therapy and psychiatry delivered by highly trained clinicians, powered by smart technology, and measured for real impact. By combining timely access, personalized care, and proven outcomes — we're creating a system that works — for patients, providers, health plans, and clinicians alike. With that, we're excited and honored to have been recognized as a 2025 Great Place to Work and 2025 Fortune's Best Workplaces in Healthcare.
One of our company values is "Embrace Differences" and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are the principles guiding how we build our business and teams. We encourage interested candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't think they meet some expectations of the role.
What to Expect After Applying: Our Interview Process
Typically takes 2 weeks
- Recruiter Interview: 45-minute phone interview with one of our Clinical Recruiters
- Clinical Interview: 45-minute video interview with one of our Clinical Managers
Once you complete your interviews and sign your offer, you can begin onboarding in as little as 7 days!
Important Notes:
- If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know so our People Team can assist you.
- Please stay alert for job scams: All communication will come from official Two Chairs email domains (@twochairs.com or @twochairscareers.com). See tips from the FTC to avoid job scams: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/ftc-offers-tips-on-avoiding-job-scams-041321.html
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To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/two-chairs-mental-health-therapist-part-time-w-2
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