Washington, DC Remote Mental Health Therapist

About Marvin Behavioral Health

At Marvin Behavioral Health, we deliver teletherapy designed specifically for doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, addressing the unique challenges of their demanding work. Marvin was co-founded by psychiatrist Dr. Aparna Atluru and healthcare leader John Bracaglia, who shared a vision to build a company that gives back to the medical community.

We are a multidisciplinary team of therapists, psychiatrists, engineers, data scientists, and healthcare leaders united by one mission: reshaping mental health support for the healthcare workforce. Join our clinical team to make a lasting impact by providing therapy to those who care for others!

Why join?

As a clinician-founded company, we understand what providers need to thrive: autonomy, community, and support.

• 100% remote work – freedom to live and work anywhere in the U.S.

• Control your schedule – choose your hours and caseload (starting at 10-15 hours per week)

• No-show & late-cancellation compensation – your time is valued

• Full administrative support – we fill your caseload, manage scheduling and billing, and offer real-time support from our Provider Success team

• Client matching & crisis support – We’ll match you with clients who fit your expertise, and they’ll have 24/7 access to Marvin’s crisis support

• Professional perks – free CEUs, compensated onboarding, and malpractice insurance

• Community & connection – join peer consultation groups and a supportive network of fellow clinicians

• Mission-driven work – make an impact by supporting the mental health of healthcare professionals

Your role

As a therapist with Marvin, you’ll provide evidence-based virtual therapy to adult healthcare workers. Role details include:

• Deliver high-quality, confidential teletherapy sessions on our HIPAA-compliant video platform (Zoom) to doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals

• Use evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), or Gottman Method

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, and progress notes in our streamlined EHR

• Incorporate measurement-based tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7) to monitor progress and improve outcomes

What we’re looking for

• Independent licensure in Washington, DC as an LMFT, LICSW, LPC, or Licensed Psychologist (See our Careers Page for other states we’re hiring in)

• Minimum of 2 years of post-licensure experience providing therapy to adults

• Experience providing therapy to healthcare professionals, mental healthcare workers, and/or first responders

• Availability for at least 10-15 hours per week

• Comfort delivering therapy via video platforms, using EHRs, digital scheduling tools, and Google Workspace

• Ability to incorporate assessment and measurement-based tools (i.e. PHQ-9) to monitor progress and improve treatment outcomes

• Experience utilizing evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, EMDR or Gottman Method

• Commitment to practicing cultural humility and patient-centered care

• Passion for supporting the mental health of healthcare workers!

Compensation

We value your time and expertise. As a remote independent contractor, you’ll receive competitive hourly pay. Because your time matters, you’ll be compensated 50% of your rate for late cancellations or no-shows.

• LMFT, LICSW, LPC: $60 - $70/hr (depending on experience)

• Licensed Psychologist: $70 - $80/hr

Next step

• Apply today to schedule an exploratory video call with one of our Talent Acquisition partners and learn more about joining Marvin!

Inclusion & Accessibility

Marvin Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors and welcome applicants from every background.

Research shows women, people of color, and underrepresented clinicians may hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. If you’re passionate about our mission, we encourage you to apply — even if your experience doesn’t perfectly align.

All communication will come from an @MeetMarvin.com email address. Please stay alert for potential recruitment fraud.