Women's Mental Health Therapist - Illinois

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.