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November 16, 2023
Discovering the Advantages of Becoming an Online Therapist in the Modern Mental Health Landscape
As a mental health professional, you may be pondering the concept of online therapy, questioning your prospects in this burgeoning sector, and wondering about potential success as an online therapist.
In a recently published study in the Journal of Telemedicine and e-Health, over 80% of clients reported finding the treatment on our virtual behavioral health platform as effective, or more effective, than traditional therapy.
By choosing to practice online, you can make a significant impact on the lives of individuals who may never have had access to therapy before, as many of our clients have not previously engaged in traditional therapy. For those who have, you will have the unique opportunity to connect with them in a setting that resonates – the comfort and privacy of their own homes.
Join Us as an Online Therapist
Gain the flexibility to work hours within a supportive virtual community of care providers, plus enjoy ongoing training and complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credits.
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Provider Advantages of Using Our Platform
Our platform, a pioneering leader in virtual mental healthcare, is dedicated to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by providing access to high-quality mental health treatment. We seamlessly connect skilled providers with clients in need of effective therapeutic solutions. Become a part of our clinical community on the cutting edge of the telehealth revolution.
Let us delve deeper into the advantages of practicing as an online therapist with our platform.
Eliminating Additional Expenses
Without requiring costly external marketing, we bring the clients to you, thereby eliminating the additional overhead costs associated with a traditional private practice (e.g., office space, parking fees, commuting costs, billing services). Our platform handles financial considerations like client insurance eligibility and insurance billing on your behalf.
Efficient Client Matching
As an online therapist, your practice can reach clients from various locations within your licensed states. Over 70% of our clients have never received therapy before, increasing access to mental health care for those who need it most. Our intelligent matching process pairs members with therapists based on licensure, availability, and specialties within their state(s).
Virtual Work Options
Meet with your clients from any location, enabling you to reach more individuals in your licensed state(s). This remote working option reduces travel-related costs, making your work more accessible for clients and providing a more comfortable environment for sessions.
Chose Your Time Commitment
You have the freedom to commit either full-time or part-time hours to our platform.
User-Friendly, HIPAA-Compliant Technology
Our platform's in-platform dashboard facilitates writing progress notes for each client, streamlining case management. Essential clinical information, treatment plans, and client information are all securely stored and easy to navigate. With technology at your fingertips, you have access to data visualization tools that support your success in treating clients.
The platform allows for multimedia communication between you and your clients, including asynchronous messaging, images, audio/voice messaging, live video capabilities, and PDFs. You can upload documents and worksheets of your choice through a secure uploader within the platform app.
Our platform employs banking-grade encryption and security to securely store client communication. We adhere to HIPAA and HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA) regulations, protecting client confidentiality and complying with current legal requirements.
Ongoing Support and Development
Our platform therapists benefit from tailored training, community support, and development opportunities. Access paid, online-available onboarding training, with dedicated assistance from our Training Team for the first month.
Other provider support services include our Provider Help Center, Provider Manual, and a Provider Support Team, available to answer any questions you may have. Continue developing your education through our platform-provided learning communities, supported by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) and Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB), offering free continuing education credits.
How to Become an Online Therapist with Us
Join our community of thousands of licensed therapists following a thorough vetting and credentialing process. Find the initial requirements for therapists and associate therapists below.
Requirements
To participate as a therapist, practitioners must meet the following criteria:
- Current and valid US state board-approved clinical license(s) (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD in Clinical Psychology, etc.)
- Individual professional malpractice liability insurance policy
- Submitted, completed, and signed CAQH application
- Individual National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
- Stable internet connection
- Completed background check
- Current residence in the United States
- Note: Our platform therapists work exclusively with clients in the state(s) where they are licensed.*
To participate as an associate therapist, advisable requirements are:
- Active associate clinical license (e.g., LMFTA, LAC, LCSWA, etc.)
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, or other behavioral sciences
- Supervising clinician and/or organization
- Individual professional malpractice liability insurance policy
- Stable internet connection
- Completed background check
- Current residence in the United States
Note that our platform does not provide supervision; you must secure your own clinical supervision.
Opportunities on Our Platform
Discover two avenues for therapists to join our platform: a full-time W-2 salaried role and a 1099 independent contractor role. Learn more about each option and their distinctive features below.
National Practice Partner (NPP):
The NPP role is a full-time salaried position, offering the chance to focus on therapeutic relationships while our platform handles the billing, insurance, and marketing. As an NPP, benefits include a 401(k) program, health insurance, pet insurance, life insurance and disability, a wellness stipend, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and mental health time off.
Our platform is hiring for NPP roles in select states. Learn more and apply on our career page.
Independent Contractor Provider (ICP):
The ICP role is a part-time opportunity, allowing you to dedicate as much time as desired to our platform. Set your own hours and maximum caseload growth while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our platform is hiring for ICP roles nationwide. Submit your application here to begin the process of becoming a part-time online therapist.
*Our platform articles are developed by experienced mental health-wellness contributors, grounded in scientific research and evidence-based practices. Articles are extensively reviewed by our team of clinical experts (therapists and psychiatrists of various specializations) to ensure content is accurate and adheres to current industry standards.
Our mission at our platform is to provide current, valuable, and objective information on mental health-related topics in order to help readers make informed decisions.
Articles contain trusted third-party sources that are either directly linked to in the text or listed at the bottom for easy access.*
- As a licensed therapist considering the telehealth field, recognize the potential for significant impact by joining the online therapist community, reaching clients who may have never accessed traditional therapy.
- The virtual mental health platform, a pioneer in telemedicine, offers numerous advantages, including client matching, no marketing expenses, reduced travel-related costs, flexibility in time commitment, user-friendly technology, and ongoing training and support.
- By becoming an online therapist with this platform, one can access opportunities such as being an independent contractor provider for part-time work or a full-time National Practice Partner, with benefits like health insurance and retirement programs.
