About This Role
This remote position offers licensed mental health therapists the chance to build or grow a private practice while working directly with clients through Headway's platform. You'll conduct therapy sessions, manage your own caseload, and set your availability—all from your location in White, South Dakota. The role pays $120-$131 per hour and eliminates the typical barriers to accepting insurance, allowing you to earn higher rates and onboard covered clients quickly. You'll need a Master's degree and current licensure as an LMHC, LPCMH, LIMHP, LMFT, or equivalent credential. This suits independent therapists seeking flexibility, those wanting to transition from agency work to private practice, or established practitioners looking to expand their earning potential without administrative overhead.
$25–$45/hr
Hospital / Clinic
Days
Therapy license
Location & Routes
- Base city: White, SD
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your therapy role
Requirements
Active state license in good standing (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
Experience requirements vary by employer.
BLS typically required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What license do I need to apply?
An active state license in your discipline (PT, OT, SLP, LCSW, LPC, BCBA, etc.) in good standing. Therapy licensure is state-specific — the PT, OT, and ASLP-IC compacts let you practice in member states without a separate license.
Is this a school-year or year-round position?
School-based therapy roles typically follow a 9- or 10-month school-year calendar with summers off. Outpatient, hospital, home-health, and telehealth positions are year-round with PTO. Both options are widely available — check the job description for specifics.
What experience is expected?
Most therapy roles welcome new grads through mid-career clinicians. Specialty positions (acute care, NICU, pediatric feeding, hand therapy) typically prefer 2+ years plus relevant certifications.
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Therapy Jobs in White, SD
White, South Dakota therapy jobs include PT, OT, SLP and mental health positions across clinics, hospitals, schools and home health agencies.
Therapists in White can find roles in outpatient orthopedics, pediatrics, home health, school-based settings and telehealth. New grads and experienced clinicians are both in demand.
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Full Job Details
" Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHT) Wage: Between $120-$131 an hour Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. It’s all on one free-to-use platform, no commitment required. About you
- You’re a fully-licensed Mental Health Therapist at a Master’s level or above with LMHC, LPCMH, LIMHP, LMFT, LMFTS, LCMFT, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LCPCS, LPCC-S, LCSW, LICSW, or LCSCW licensure (accepted on a state by state basis), a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance.
- You’re ready to launch a private practice, or grow your existing business by taking insurance. About Headway Your expertise changes lives. Taking insurance makes it accessible to those who need it most. Every mental health provider who goes in-network with Headway supports people who’d otherwise be forced to choose between paying out of pocket, or not getting care at all. We make that process seamless — empowering you to accept insurance with ease, so you can do what you do best. So far, we’ve helped over 50,000 providers grow their practices, reaching countless people in need. How Headway supports providers
- Start taking insurance, stress-free: Get credentialed for free in multiple states in as little as 30 days and start seeing covered clients sooner.
- Built-in compliance : Stay compliant from day one with audit support and ongoing resources.
- Expansive coverage: Work with the plans that most clients use, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
- Increase your earnings: Secure higher rates with top insurance plans through access to our nationwide insurance network.
- Dependable payments: Build stability in your practice with predictable bi-weekly payments you can count on.
- Built-in EHR features : Manage your practice in one place with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, built-in assessments, and more.
- Free continuing education : Nurture your long-term professional goals and earn CEUs with complimentary courses on Headway Academy. How Headway supports your clients
- Increased access: Headway makes it easier for your clients to get the care they need at a price they can afford through insurance.
- Instant verification: Clients can easily check their insurance status and get the care they need without disruption. Please note: At this time, Headway can’t support mental health professionals that aren’t fully licensed. If your application was rejected for incomplete licensure, you’re welcome to reapply once you have a valid license. "