Remote Mental Health Therapist - New York
How this pay compares
This posting states $50 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in New York post a median of $29 an hour, the middle half $23.98–$41.92, across 106 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in New York earn a median of $28.58 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
About Gaggle:
Gaggle has been supporting student safety and well-being for over 20 years. We’ve partnered with school districts across the country to provide free teletherapy to K-12 students and school staff. With no out-of-pocket expenses to clients and no billing of insurance , we are able to support students' mental health needs regardless of their location or ability to pay.
Why Join
100% remote work
- Work virtually from any location within the United States
Complete Control Over Your Schedule
- Flexible work schedule (school-day, after-school, evening, and weekend sessions)
No Billing Insurance
- Sessions are funded by the schools so there's more time to focus on therapy
No Show Protection
- Partial reimbursement for no shows & cancellations within 24 hrs
We support you the way you support the students
- Open Office Hours
- Receive an annual $200 Contract Stipend
- Paid Cross-Licensing Fees
Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly 45-minute virtual therapy sessions with assigned clients
- Help students improve their overall mental health and well-being
- 90% clinical services / 10% administrative responsibilities
Requirements
- Independent license to provide mental health counseling services (LPC, LCSW, LMHC, or similar)
- Experience working with children in the K-12 age range
- Ability to navigate technology, including account creation and telehealth platforms
- Reliable computer (laptop or desktop) and internet connection
- Must obtain professional liability and bodily injury coverage prior to beginning services and list Gaggle as an additional insured
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of counseling experience
- Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
- Dual-state licensure is a plus!
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for contracting without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.
Where you can work from
This job is 100% remote, for applicants who live in the United States.
From Gaggle's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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