Illinois Remote Licensed Mental HealthTherapist

Illinois Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist, 1099 Contractor

Remote – United States

Headspace is currently seeking part‑time, independently licensed contractor therapists to provide direct, virtual care as part of a multidisciplinary team on a 1099 contract basis.

We encourage having 10+ hours available per week with full flexibility to adjust; more is always welcome depending on your schedule. Please note that due to care demand and member scheduling fluctuations, it could take a number of weeks to achieve a consistent schedule.

The pay for the Contract Mental Health Therapist ranges from $78‑$83 per teletherapy session. Exact reimbursement rates will be determined during the interview process and are based on factors including location, licensure type, experience, specializations, languages spoken, and populations treated.

Session length is 60 minutes for an intake and 45 minutes for a follow‑up appointment, with concurrent note‑taking expected and included in the session rate. All Headspace therapists must be licensed and reside in the U.S.; personal health information must not be accessed, disclosed or used outside the U.S. (the 50 states; U.S. territories are excluded).

• Exceptional Care, backed by Clinical Expertise: Bring your deep expertise to a platform that delivers measurement‑based care. Headspace provides comprehensive training, clinical support, and a robust quality assurance process to enhance your practice and support continuous improvement.
• World‑Class Content Created by a Beloved Brand: Supplement your member support with thousands of expert‑led exercises, mood‑boosting meditations, and stress‑relieving tools for all life moments, backed by research.
• Seamless Support for You and Your Members: A dedicated operational team handles administrative and clinical tools, ensuring providers and members feel supported every step of the way.
• Education That Empowers Excellence: Access a best‑in‑class training institute focused on evidence‑based, transdiagnostic, and culturally responsive practice, promoting continuous skill development.
• A Community of Care: Join a network of peers and Headspace experts for collaboration, connection, and growth while providing lifelong mental health support.

• Provide high quality, innovative tele‑therapy to Headspace patients over a HIPAA‑compliant video conferencing platform.
• Complete, sign, and lock clinical case notes in the EMR within 48 hours of the session as part of the per‑session reimbursement rate.
• Maintain your personalized database to record proof of licensure, license updates, expiration dates, personal information, etc.
• Keep your availability calendar up to date.
• Work with a collaborative care team including health coaches, therapists, psychiatrists, and external providers.

• 3+ years experience providing clinical psychotherapy to individuals, couples, or families.
• Independent clinical license in good standing (no supervision required), at the Master or Doctoral level.
• BC‑TMH credential if required by your state of license.
• Ability to offer at least 10 sessions per week with flexibility to adjust volume.
• Night and weekend flexibility a plus.
• Clinical competence in evidence‑based practices (CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness, etc.) and measurement‑based care.
• Experience with risk management and higher acuity cases.
• Commitment to culturally responsive care.
• Familiarity with technology (video conferencing, EMR, web‑apps, etc.).
• Safe, secure location with reliable internet to provide Zoom‑based psychotherapy.
• Effective communication skills and teamwork orientation.

• Licensure in multiple states.
• Licensed psychologist willing to apply for or already enrolled with PSYPACT.
• Ability to deliver care to a variety of populations.
• Familiarity with the Headspace app and content.
• Willingness to include evening availability to support member care flexibility.

All member records are protected according to our Privacy Policy
. Headspace contractors are not authorized to access Headspace products/services; they receive company benefits per the benefit plan. To maintain ethical practice, we avoid dual relationships beyond the traditional client‑therapist role. Individuals who have received Headspace services must wait until their care is complete before applying; if hired, their account will be deactivated during employment.

Headspace provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under applicable law.