Remote Associate Primary Therapist Jobs
Remote Associate Primary Therapist jobs are actively hiring across the U.S., with remote-first behavioral health organizations and distributed telehealth teams bringing on clinicians to deliver care entirely online. Sectors including mental health, substance use treatment, and integrated care platforms are driving steady demand. Employers hiring remotely right now include Eating Recovery Center, Eating Recovery Center Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center, and BasePoint Academy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Who We Are
We're changing lives, and we're hiring people who want to do the same.
ERC Pathlight treats eating disorders, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions with evidence-based, compassionate care. We meet patients where they are, through locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, and help them build recovery that lasts.
Founded in 2008 by psychiatrists and psychologists, we've helped 35,000+ people start their recovery. The need for quality mental health care keeps growing, and we're looking for people who want to meet it.
Why Join Us
Your work matters. You matter.
You'll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and leaders who do right by our patients, every time. If you're driven by purpose and ready to transform mental health care, you belong here.
What you'll be doing:
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST
Seeking therapists with full independent licensure in Texas State. Position is 100% remote, Full- time (40 hours per week). 4 Hours of group therapy per day. with 16 individual and family sessions per week
Program Details: Virtual Partial Hospitalization
The Virtual Primary Therapist conducts individual and group therapy (adults, children and adolescents) on topics such as mood, anxiety, stress and eating disorders; conducts family therapy and/or family education sessions; develops each patient's individualized treatment plan; and works with interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan. All sessions are conducted within a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform, following established protocols. Virtual therapists are required to obtain and maintain licensure for additional states, as needed, under the direction of their clinical manager/director. This position is remote.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Conducts psychotherapy including individual, group and family therapy
- For each patient on case load, completes clinical paperwork and administrative tasks including:
- Treatment plans
- Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes
- Aftercare plan
- Discharge summary
- Regular communication with patient's outpatient community provider(s)
- Conducts comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load
- Completes psychosocial, self-harm and suicide assessments
- Creates individualized treatment plan with specific and measurable goals in collaboration with treatment team members
- Creates treatment agreements, support plans or behavior plans as needed
- Attends treatment team meetings and treatment team rounds, to coordinate patient's care with interdisciplinary team. May provide training and guidance to less experienced teammates
Primary Therapist II must haves:
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
- Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years with documented success in treating patients with common diagnoses and expected comorbidities; Demonstrated ability to work independently; Developing specialty within line of service and broadening expertise with other populations.
- Experience facilitating individual and family therapy
- Ability to move from one group assignment, linen of service, and/or ages to the next with ease - flexibility
- Collaborative nature, strong communication - multi-disciplinary team
- Engaging and skilled in navigating video interactions
- Familiarity with or ability to easily and quickly learn required technology including a video meeting platform, EMHR, and other computer programs
Primary Therapist III must haves:
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
- At least 3 years post licensure experience working with mood, anxiety, ED and/or trauma related disorders; Some experience supervising other clinicians; Has carried a significant individual and/or family caseload, with success treating more complex cases.
- Ability to move from one group assignment, linen of service, and/or ages to the next with ease - flexibility
- Collaborative nature, strong communication - multi-disciplinary team
- Engaging and skilled in navigating video interactions
- Familiarity with or ability to easily and quickly learn required technology including a video meeting platform, EMHR, and other computer programs
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.
We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.
We also recognize that mental health is part of every person's experience. That's why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.
When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
Who We Are
We're changing lives, and we're hiring people who want to do the same.
ERC Pathlight treats eating disorders, mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions with evidence-based, compassionate care. We meet patients where they are, through locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, and help them build recovery that lasts.
Founded in 2008 by psychiatrists and psychologists, we've helped 35,000+ people start their recovery. The need for quality mental health care keeps growing, and we're looking for people who want to meet it.
Why Join Us
Your work matters. You matter.
You'll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and leaders who do right by our patients, every time. If you're driven by purpose and ready to transform mental health care, you belong here.
What you'll be doing:
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST
Seeking therapists with full independent licensure in Texas State. Position is 100% remote, Full- time (40 hours per week). 4 Hours of group therapy per day. with 16 individual and family sessions per week
Program Details: Virtual Partial Hospitalization
The Virtual Primary Therapist conducts individual and group therapy (adults, children and adolescents) on topics such as mood, anxiety, stress and eating disorders; conducts family therapy and/or family education sessions; develops each patient's individualized treatment plan; and works with interdisciplinary treatment team to implement the plan. All sessions are conducted within a HIPAA compliant telehealth platform, following established protocols. Virtual therapists are required to obtain and maintain licensure for additional states, as needed, under the direction of their clinical manager/director. This position is remote.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Conducts psychotherapy including individual, group and family therapy
- For each patient on case load, completes clinical paperwork and administrative tasks including:
- Treatment plans
- Individual and Family Therapy progress notes and group notes
- Aftercare plan
- Discharge summary
- Regular communication with patient's outpatient community provider(s)
- Conducts comprehensive assessments and treatment planning for each patient on case load
- Completes psychosocial, self-harm and suicide assessments
- Creates individualized treatment plan with specific and measurable goals in collaboration with treatment team members
- Creates treatment agreements, support plans or behavior plans as needed
- Attends treatment team meetings and treatment team rounds, to coordinate patient's care with interdisciplinary team. May provide training and guidance to less experienced teammates
Primary Therapist II must haves:
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
- Has carried significant individual and/or family caseload for at least 2 years with documented success in treating patients with common diagnoses and expected comorbidities; Demonstrated ability to work independently; Developing specialty within line of service and broadening expertise with other populations.
- Experience facilitating individual and family therapy
- Ability to move from one group assignment, linen of service, and/or ages to the next with ease - flexibility
- Collaborative nature, strong communication - multi-disciplinary team
- Engaging and skilled in navigating video interactions
- Familiarity with or ability to easily and quickly learn required technology including a video meeting platform, EMHR, and other computer programs
Primary Therapist III must haves:
- Graduate degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or related (required)
- Has obtained and maintains an independent mental health license as required by state to practice individual therapy (required)
- At least 3 years post licensure experience working with mood, anxiety, ED and/or trauma related disorders; Some experience supervising other clinicians; Has carried a significant individual and/or family caseload, with success treating more complex cases.
- Ability to move from one group assignment, linen of service, and/or ages to the next with ease - flexibility
- Collaborative nature, strong communication - multi-disciplinary team
- Engaging and skilled in navigating video interactions
- Familiarity with or ability to easily and quickly learn required technology including a video meeting platform, EMHR, and other computer programs
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life.
We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career.
We also recognize that mental health is part of every person's experience. That's why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home.
When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote associate primary therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
- Active associate or provisional license such as AMFT, ACSW, APCC, or state equivalent
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with an electronic health record system for case notes and treatment plans
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed approaches
- Ability to complete required supervised hours under a licensed clinical supervisor
Tips for Your Remote Associate Primary Therapist Job Search
Signal your telehealth readiness from the start
Name the video platforms, EHR systems, and secure messaging tools you've used in your application materials. Remote behavioral health employers want to see that you've delivered therapy through a screen before, not that you're willing to learn on the job.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote associate primary therapist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your license type and clinical focus and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your documentation consistency
Remote supervisors rely on session notes and progress documentation more than in-person teams do. During interviews, speak specifically to how you complete notes within your clinical day and how you flag client concerns in writing to your supervisor.
Prepare for async clinical communication rounds
Many remote behavioral health teams use written case consultation channels between live supervision sessions. Practice articulating clinical reasoning clearly in written form, since remote employers often assess this during hiring through short written scenario prompts.
Remote Associate Primary Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote associate primary therapist job?
Remote associate primary therapist roles go to candidates who demonstrate they can manage a full caseload independently without in-person supervision structures. Telehealth platforms and remote behavioral health organizations screen heavily for async communication skills, documentation discipline in EHR systems, and comfort facilitating therapy through video. Candidates who have completed supervised hours in a remote or hybrid setting, hold a state license eligible for telehealth practice, and can articulate how they maintain client engagement virtually have a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote associate primary therapists?
Employers currently hiring remote associate primary therapists include Eating Recovery Center, Eating Recovery Center Pathlight Mood and Anxiety Center, and BasePoint Academy, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote hiring in this role concentrates among telehealth-first behavioral health companies, digital mental health platforms, and distributed nonprofit treatment networks that deliver care across multiple states.
Can you get a remote associate primary therapist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry roles in this field are harder to land because you need to demonstrate you can manage client care independently from day one without an in-office support structure. Telehealth organizations that run structured remote associate programs are the most accessible entry point. Highlighting practicum or internship hours completed via telehealth, strong documentation samples, and familiarity with video therapy platforms can open doors when direct experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote associate primary therapist jobs?
Usually, yes. Remote associate primary therapist roles almost always require at minimum a master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field, because associate licensure itself depends on that credential. What remote employers weigh alongside your degree is your supervised clinical hours, your state licensure status, and evidence that you can deliver effective therapy through a screen.
Which industries hire the most remote associate primary therapists?
Remote associate primary therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because distributed care models let them serve clients across broad geographies without requiring therapists and clients to share a physical location.
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