Mental Health Therapist, Contractor - AK / Remote
Cartwheel
Summary
Join Cartwheel as a founding member of our Alaska clinical team, bringing mental health care directly into rural schools across the state. We're looking for team-oriented therapists who believe in the power of collaborative care to join our interdisciplinary care team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and school health professionals.
Job description
About the Role
Join Cartwheel as a founding member of our Alaska clinical team, bringing mental health care directly into rural schools across the state. We're looking for team-oriented therapists who believe in the power of collaborative care to join our interdisciplinary care team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, and school health professionals.
Role type: 1099 Independent Contractor (8-20 clinical hours per week). Location: Remote in the US, Alaska residents strongly preferred. Start date: January 2026.
What You'll Do
- Provide excellent care, including mental health assessments and teletherapy, to K-12 students and school staff in Cartwheel's partner school districts
- Participate in case discussions with other Cartwheel team members
- Support students and families with transition to community care providers
- Build collaborative, trusted, and lasting relationships with school leadership, staff, students, and families
- Meet and communicate regularly with school staff
Who You Are
- Passion for working with schools on youth mental health and helping build a new care model for Alaska
- Master's Degree or higher from an accredited school of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, or Family and Child Counseling
- Active license in Alaska to deliver mental health care (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or LMFT)
- Experience with CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing
- Experience delivering care via telehealth
- Strong technological skills and learning new systems
- Access to reliable, high-speed internet (50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload)
- Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to offer hours during and especially after school (e.g., 3-8 pm Eastern Time)
Extra Credit
- Fluency in other languages (e.g., Yup'ik, Iñupiaq, Tlingit, or Spanish)
- Experience working in Alaska Native and rural communities
- Experience with parent guidance
- Active NPI number
- CAQH credentialing set up
Requirements
- Master's Degree or higher from an accredited school of Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Marriage, or Family and Child Counseling
- Active license in Alaska to deliver mental health care (LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or LMFT)
- Experience with CBT, DBT, ACT, solution-focused therapy, and/or motivational interviewing
- Experience delivering care via telehealth
- Strong technological skills and learning new systems
- Access to reliable, high-speed internet (50 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload)
- Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to offer hours during and especially after school (e.g., 3-8 pm Eastern Time)
Benefits
- Flexible remote work
- Quarterly mission bonus
- Free online accredited continuing education
- CEU stipend
- Clinical supervision
- Administrative support
- AI-enabled medical scribe
Company overview
Cartwheel is a mental health care company focused on providing accessible and innovative mental health services. Operating in the healthcare sector, Cartwheel specializes in delivering comprehensive mental health support through modern approaches that address the growing need for mental wellness solutions. The company appears to be positioned at the intersection of healthcare services and technology-enabled care delivery, potentially offering therapy services, counseling, and mental health support programs. While specific details about their service offerings and operational scale are limited, Cartwheel represents the evolving landscape of mental health care providers that aim to make psychological support more accessible and destigmatized. The company's focus on mental health care places it within the broader healthcare ecosystem, where there is increasing recognition of the importance of mental wellness alongside physical health. As mental health awareness continues to grow globally, companies like Cartwheel play a crucial role in expanding access to quality mental health services and supporting individuals in their mental wellness journeys.