Women's Mental Health Therapist - Illinois

About this role

Therapist

• Women’s Mental Health (Illinois)

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in women’s mental health care? Here's your chance to be a vital part of FamilyWell's mission to enhance access to high-quality, equitable, and affordable mental health services for women across the U.S.

Background:

FamilyWell Health is an AI-enabled mental health start-up dedicated to solving the women’s mental health crisis by seamlessly embedding high quality, equitable, & affordable mental health care into OB/Gyn practices. FamilyWell provides comprehensive virtual mental health services designed specifically for integration into women’s health practices and health systems.

FamilyWell’s virtual care team model delivers evidence-based mental health support throughout the full reproductive lifecycle—from fertility through menopause—using the proven Collaborative Care Model (CoCM).

Our tech-enabled platform seamlessly embeds coaching, therapy, and psychiatric services directly into clinical workflows, making high-quality mental health care accessible, affordable, and insurance-covered. With 95% of patients experiencing clinical improvement within four months, we're addressing one of healthcare's most underserved areas while creating a financially sustainable model for our provider partners.

Following our recent $8M Series A funding, we're expanding nationwide and seeking exceptional talent to join our mission-driven team.

Role:

Location: Remote

Department: Care Operations

Job type: Part-time, 10-30 hours per week as a 1099/contractor

Compensation: $80 per 60-minute session (inclusive of intake and follow-up) plus 2-hour allotment per month for administrative compensation

Patient Care & Support

Responsibilities

• Provide individual tele-therapy to patients requesting regular sessions using FamilyWell’s virtual platform.
• Conduct one-on-one psychological intakes for referred FamilyWell program patients, gathering comprehensive assessments to inform treatment planning.
• Document patient progress comprehensively, sharing treatment recommendations with medical providers, psychiatric consultants, and other treating professionals as needed.
• Facilitate treatment plan modifications for patients needing more intensive or specialized mental health care, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Develop and deliver Care Plans post-session, offering patients actionable insights and follow-up steps.

Qualifications

• Licensed mental health provider who holds an active license in IL. All applicants must be able to practice independently / without supervision.
• Licensures that qualify include the following:
• Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)
• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
• Experience:
• Formal perinatal/peri/menopause mental health training or a minimum of 1 year of clinical experience working with pregnant and/or postpartum and/or peri/menopause patients is strongly preferred.
• Preferred Certification:
• Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) from Postpartum Support International is recommended but not required.
• Proof of certification in the treatment of the Peri/Menopause population is recommended but not required.
• Skills & Attributes:
• Passionate and driven to improve women’s mental healthcare delivery, especially for vulnerable patient populations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and innovative mental health solutions.
• Proficiency with tele-therapy platforms and virtual care delivery.