Licensed Child and Adolescent Therapist (1099/IL)

Job description

**About Fort Health: Fort Health** is a mental health company that is on a mission to “Opening more paths to better care for more families”. We're all about making a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents. With a whopping 50% of kids in the US missing out on mental health care, we're determined to change that statistic. And with a market size of over $50 billion, we're not just dreaming big - we're making it happen! Our vision? Picture this: a world where every child has access to the support they need to thrive mentally and emotionally. With the help of our amazing partners, like the **Child Mind Institute**, we're creating a one-of-a-kind support system that combines digital tools with virtual clinicians. Because at Fort Health, we believe “we're stronger together”. **About the Role:** We are looking for remote Licensed Child and Adolescent Therapists to join Fort Health’s clinical delivery team. As a Fort Health therapist, you’ll make a meaningful impact every day, providing exceptional care to kids, teens, and families while working alongside a collaborative, mission-driven team. You are the face of Fort Health—the trusted partner our families meet first—and your connection with patients brings our mission to life. You’ll have access to cutting-edge tools, training, and support that empower you to grow your clinical impact and career. *Highlights of being a Fort Health Therapist:* - **We fill your schedule** so you can focus on what you do best—providing exceptional care to children, teens, and families. - **See insurance-based patients without the administrative hassle**—we handle credentialing, billing, and claims so you don’t have to. - **Dedicated front desk and care management teams** support your patients and keep your schedule running smoothly, managing coordination and between-session needs. - **Therapist-friendly technology and EMR**, including custom tools built in-house, streamline scheduling, documentation, and patient communication—so you can spend more time in session, not on screens. **In this role, you will:** - Deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to children, teens, and families through our virtual care platform. - Build trusted relationships that make families feel supported, seen, and understood—you are the front door to Fort Health - Collaborate with care managers, psychiatrists, and clinical leaders to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. - Manage an up to date calendar and adhere to scheduling protocols - Participate in case consultation, peer learning, and ongoing clinical supervision to strengthen your practice. - Contribute to an inclusive, growth-minded community of therapists passionate about improving youth mental health. - Leverage cutting-edge tools, training, and data insights to enhance your clinical effectiveness and professional growth. - Bring curiosity, compassion, and commitment to helping kids and families thrive—your work drives our mission forward. **What we are looking for:** - Licensed Psychologist (PhD, PsyD), LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or LMHC licensed to practice in Illinois (multiple state licenses a bonus). - 2 years of clinical experience working directly with children, teenagers, and families, with experience in evidence-based treatments such as CBT, ACT, and DBT. - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and experience delivering effective care through telehealth. - Able to navigate Doxy, EHR, and Google Suite to deliver care and communicate with team members - Passionate about providing direct care and owning a panel of patients for the foreseeable future - Availability to schedule sessions during weekdays 3:30pm-8:30pm and/or weekends as needed - This is a remote position and candidates must reside in the United States and have access to internet **What we offer:** - **Flexible Schedule and Compensation:** This is a Part-Time 1099 Contractor role. Part-time therapists are expected to spend 8 hours minimum with Fort Health per week delivering clinical care. 1099 therapists are paid based on CPT Code for completed appointments. - **Malpractice coverage provided** - **Dedicated front desk and care managers to handle all the admin (for schedule and between session support)** - **Therapist-friendly EMR with custom technology we develop to make your scheduling and patient communication easierIn-house psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners** **Fort Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, actively seeking diversity of perspectives and voices. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. If you're ready to make a difference, apply now!**