Location & Practice Overview

This opportunity is located in the Jersey City, New Jersey area for licensed mental health counselors working in a private-practice model supported by the Headway platform.

Geographic Focus Jersey City, New Jersey
Practice Model Independent private practice
Employment Structure 1099 independent contractor
Platform Support Administrative and insurance-related support provided by Headway

Responsibilities

  • Provide individual psychotherapy sessions to clients.
  • Complete required clinical documentation and treatment notes.
  • Maintain a caseload of clients matched through the platform.
  • Manage personal scheduling and availability.

Providers operate independently within the private-practice framework while using platform tools for documentation and administrative processes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold unrestricted full licensure. Provisional or associate-level licenses are not accepted.

Licensure
Active, unrestricted master’s-level mental health license
Education
Master’s degree or higher in counseling or a closely related field
Identifiers
Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI)
Insurance
Current professional malpractice coverage
Practice Readiness
Willingness to practice in a private-practice model that accepts insurance through the platform

Compensation & Benefits

Providers receive reimbursement based on contracted rates. Earnings depend on session volume.

  • Compensation: $120–$131 per hour
  • Bi-weekly payments for completed sessions
  • No platform fees charged to the provider
  • Credentialing support included

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type 1099 independent contractor
Hours Set by the provider
Work Setting Private practice
Caseload Determined by the provider

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Providers see clients seeking outpatient mental health support through insurance-covered sessions.

Care Level Outpatient behavioral health
Access Pathway Insurance-covered sessions
Encounter Format Individual therapy sessions

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The role centers on delivering outpatient individual psychotherapy within a private-practice model.

Primary Service Individual psychotherapy
Clinical Orientation Outpatient mental health treatment
Therapeutic Scope Assessment, counseling, and treatment planning

Role Highlights

This opportunity is structured as an independent contractor role with platform support for administrative functions.

  • 1099 independent contractor model
  • Provider sets schedule and caseload volume
  • Platform support for credentialing and billing
  • No platform fees charged to providers

About Headway

Headway is a technology platform that supports licensed mental health providers in accepting insurance and managing administrative tasks related to credentialing, billing, and claims. Providers retain ownership of their clinical practices.

Organization Type Mental health technology platform
Core Function Insurance credentialing, billing support, and client matching for independent clinicians

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a traditional W-2 employment position?
No. This is a 1099 independent contractor role.
What is the compensation range?
Compensation is listed as $120–$131 per hour.
Are platform fees charged to providers?
No platform fees are charged to the provider.
What licensure is required?
An active, unrestricted master’s-level mental health license is required. Provisional or associate-level licenses are not accepted.
Who determines the schedule and caseload?
The provider sets their own schedule and determines caseload volume.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Jersey City, NJ

This Licensed Mental Health Counselor role in Jersey City, New Jersey is offered as a 1099 independent contractor position through Headway. Fully licensed master’s-level clinicians provide individual psychotherapy in a private-practice model. Compensation ranges from $120 to $131 per hour, with bi-weekly payments and no platform fees. Applicants must hold an unrestricted license, a valid NPI, and current malpractice coverage. The position allows providers to set their own schedule and caseload while receiving platform support for credentialing and billing.

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