Mental Health Therapist - Illinois

Mental Health Therapist (Fully Remote, Flexible Hours)

Emora Health | Independent Contractor (1099)

About Emora Health:

Emora Health provides virtual behavioral therapy to children, teens, young adults, and their families. We support ages 5 through 30, focusing on ADHD, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorder, and related concerns. Our goal is to make high-quality care more accessible while giving clinicians the flexibility and support they need to do their best work.

Why Therapists Choose Emora:

Therapists join (and stay) with Emora because we keep things simple, clinician-centered, and supportive.

What makes this role different

• Guaranteed hourly pay, every two weeks, regardless of insurance reimbursement
• 50% compensation for client no-shows
• 100% schedule autonomy — set your hours, choose your caseload, evenings and weekends available (but not mandatory)
• Minimal admin work thanks to built-in AI-enabled note tools and structured note templates
• One unified dashboard for scheduling, messaging, notes, and client management
• Credentialing fully handled by Emora
• Low-acuity clients + ability to customize which ages and conditions you work with
• Flexible session lengths (30, 45, or 60 minutes)
• Option to bring your own clients (for an improved rate) to manage everything on one platform
• No mandatory meetings
• Support when you need it — access to our Clinical Director for case consultation and crisis situations

This role is built for therapists who want meaningful clinical work without unnecessary administrative overhead.

What You’ll Do

• Provide 100% telehealth therapy to children, teens, young adults, and/or families
• Conduct intakes, therapy sessions, and ongoing treatment planning
• Collaborate with our Clinical Director as needed for complex or crisis cases
• Complete documentation efficiently using built-in AI tools
• Customize your clinical preferences so we can match you with clients aligned to your expertise
• Manage your caseload so you're seeing as many clients as you want with a cadence that makes sense for your client

Your Schedule & Caseload

• Minimum of 5 hours/week, with the option to build up to a full caseload
• Weekends and evenings are available but never required
• You choose the ages, conditions, and session types you want to work with

Qualifications

• Active license in Illinois (LPC, LMFTA, LSW, Clinical Psychologist, or equivalent)
• 2+ years experience treating children/teens and their families
• Strong foundation in CBT and evidence-based treatment delivered via telehealth
• Experience with ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, and related conditions
• Enjoys autonomy and working in a supportive virtual environment
• Spanish bilingual is a plus

How We Support You

• Fast onboarding — you can be set up and live within just a few days
• Full credentialing with major insurance plans (excluding Medicaid)
• Private-pay clients included
• Transparent and responsive operational support team
• No billing, no insurance paperwork, no chasing claims

Our Clinical Culture

We believe great care comes from empowered clinicians. Therapists at Emora often describe the experience as:

• "I have been a therapist for 25+ years and to date this is the most effective system I have experienced."
• “Very happy with the level of care you provide, not only your clients but your therapists.”
• “[The] experience has been great so far — flexible schedule and provided support when needed.”

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

Emora Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from every background and life experience.If you are passionate about helping others and making a positive impact on their lives, we encourage you to apply for this position. Join our team of dedicated Mental Health Therapists and contribute to the well-being of our clients.