We named our company Helpful because we mean it. Helping isn’t a feature or a tagline—it’s our foundation. We're a company with purpose—one that helps people navigate the most challenging moments in their lives while ensuring that we, as a team, show up with the same care, integrity, and dedication we hope to provide to others.
Does your why match our why? At Helpful our "why" is rooted in a shared understanding: the current systems often fail to serve those who need help the most.
Today, we are committed to empowering individuals by helping them access the care and support they deserve. By combining behavioral health with an innovative approach to caregiving support and healthcare navigation, we are creating a holistic solution. Together, we aim to drive meaningful, systemic changes in healthcare—changes that are long overdue.
If this mission inspires you as much as it inspires us, we’d love for you to consider applying!
Below are the positions currently open at Helpful.
Psychotherapist - Full Time (virtual)
Come Join the Clinical Team Team in IL and AZ!
The clinical team is dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges, including those caring for loved ones. We are in-network with Medicare and commercial insurance plans.
What makes Helpful unique in the therapy space
There is literally no other company like us out there - we are blazing a new path forward in the way we combine technology + therapy
All employees have equity (part ownership) in the business - meaning we are greater than the sum of our parts and every single person contributes to the success and growth of the business
Beyond providing mental health services, therapists have access to technology that supports clients navigating insurance and other healthcare related logistics
All marketing, credentialing, billing and behind-the-scenes work is covered so your job is to do what you do best, therapy
Working on a clinical team as well as being part of a larger organization of non-clinical leaders
The opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself
Aspirational qualities we are looking for in a candidate (besides the ones everyone wants like someone who is reliable, driven, dedicated etc):
A person who values autonomy of their schedule while also wanting to be part of something larger than themselves
A person who is highly organized and self-motivated, with strong executive function to manage scheduling, documentation, and professional networking responsibilities independently
A person who values diversity and expression
A person who wants to be in community with those around you and make the changes you wish to see in the world
A person who enjoys sharing their knowledge and perspectives with the team
A person who enjoys working on a team and also has their own aspirations for potential leadership
A person who loves a challenge, and a puzzle to solve
A person with tolerance for a little trial and error as we grow and improve our systems
A person who is comfortable working with older adults and individuals with complex medical needs
If this description resonates with you, we hope you apply to Helpful!
Helpful values the beauty of diversity. We encourage therapists of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, sexuality, relationship structure, ability, and complex and intersecting identities to apply. We ask that members of any and all marginalized populations consider us as an employer, as we want Helpful to reflect the diversity of the people we serve. Candidates must be culturally aware, affirming & open to ongoing personal and professional growth and development. Candidates must have a commitment to and experience in utilizing anti-racist and anti-oppressive frameworks. We are particularly seeking multilingual therapists, as well as therapists who work with caregivers, addiction, and eating disorders. That said, all are welcome and encouraged to apply!
At this time we request you hold an active and current full licensure (LCPC, LCSW, LMFT), we will not be able to interview people with pending licensure.
All new hires will work 100% remotely.
Core Competencies Needed
At this time we are only hiring full time. The minimum full time case load expectation is 20 clients/week
Pay / Benefits
All therapists are W2 employees
$67 per hour
Founders shares (part ownership) in Helpful stock
Paid time off at the clinical rate
Flexible work schedule
BCBS PPO health insurance, Opt in for dental, vision & critical injury
A workspace that is committed to honoring diversity and growth by supporting each team member to develop their own identity as a therapist
The opportunity to network with other agencies and develop partnerships in the field
All therapists will be supported, seen, and heard. Helpful provides therapists with optional monthly team meetings which is a brave space that stimulates thought and competency through group consultation and team presentations, with additional meetings throughout the month that offer community support and self-reflection
Requirements
LCPC, LCSW, LMFT Licensure in IL or LPC, LCSW, LMFT Licensure in AZ
Willingness to see a minimum of 20 clients per week
Relational approach to clinical work
Experience doing clinical work through a trauma-informed lens, as well as anti-racist, and anti-oppressive frameworks
Team Player
Passionate about this work, and the populations we serve
If you think we might be a good fit please email a cover letter and resume to: heather@wearehelpful.com
