Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Headway is an innovative healthcare platform dedicated to transforming the way licensed mental health therapists build and manage their private practices. By alleviating the complex insurance credentialing and administrative burdens, Headway empowers therapists to focus primarily on patient care while enjoying the benefits of flexible scheduling and competitive compensation. The organization operates as a technological facilitator, bridging therapists with a nationwide network of insurance providers, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid, creating a seamless experience for both therapists and clients. Headway’s commitment is to support therapists in delivering high-quality mental health services through telehealth, in-person sessions, or a hybrid approach, catering to the diverse needs of clients across multiple states.

The role of a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with Headway is designed to provide licensed professionals the freedom to shape their practice on their own terms without the challenges usually associated with insurance paperwork and administrative tasks. The position offers an hourly pay rate up to $117, with guaranteed bi-weekly payments ensuring predictable income flow, enabling therapists to maintain financial stability while focusing on clinical excellence. Therapists enjoy full control over their schedules, allowing them to decide their availability and balance work with personal life effectively. This flexibility supports therapists in pursuing full-time or part-time commitments or even supplementing their income through private practice.

Headway supports licensed therapists by handling essential operational functions such as free multi-state insurance credentialing, ensuring faster client access and more competitive reimbursement rates. The platform also provides an all-in-one Electronic Health Record (EHR) system at no cost, including features such as scheduling, documentation, secure messaging, assessments, telehealth capabilities, and automated billing, which streamline day-to-day practice management. Additionally, ongoing compliance resources and audit support ensure therapists remain in good standing with regulatory requirements. Therapists benefit from inbound client referrals, which typically allow them to start seeing clients within 2 to 4 weeks of joining, thanks to Headway’s integrated marketing efforts and network reach.

Beyond operational support, Headway offers a host of professional benefits to enhance career development. These include a $350 referral bonus for each licensed provider referred, access to over 150 hours of free continuing education units (CEUs) through Headway Academy, and dedicated clinical and administrative support through a personal practice partner and back-office assistance. Because Headway focuses exclusively on fully licensed therapists, it guarantees a professional environment tailored to experienced providers. This role is ideally suited for therapists holding an active license such as LMHC, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LCSW, LICSW, LMFT, or PsyD with an active NPI number and malpractice insurance, looking to expand or establish a sustainable and profitable private practice free from typical insurance-related obstacles.