Application Guide
How to Apply for Per Diem Therapist (1099 Contractor) – New York State
at Thriving Mind
🏢 About Thriving Mind
Thriving Mind is a telehealth practice that stands out for its trauma-informed, equity-centered, and culturally responsive approach to mental health care. They actively integrate considerations of identity, systems, and lived experience into clinical work, making it an ideal environment for therapists committed to social justice and inclusive care.
About This Role
As a Per Diem Therapist (1099 Contractor) at Thriving Mind, you'll provide flexible, part-time telehealth therapy sessions to clients across New York State. This role allows you to contribute to their mission of accessible, culturally responsive care while maintaining schedule flexibility as an independent contractor.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves conducting 3-5 telehealth therapy sessions with New York State clients from your home office, using Thriving Mind's preferred platform. Between sessions, you'd complete clinical documentation, coordinate with other providers as needed, and manage your own schedule and billing as a 1099 contractor.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Thriving Mind Is Looking For
- A NYS-licensed mental health professional (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, LMFT, LP, or Limited Permit holder) with experience in trauma-informed care
- Someone who actively integrates equity, identity, and systems thinking into their clinical practice and is committed to ongoing anti-oppression learning
- A self-motivated 1099 contractor comfortable with telehealth technology and managing their own professional liability insurance
- A therapist who values flexibility and can adapt to varying client schedules while maintaining high ethical standards
📝 Tips for Applying to Thriving Mind
Explicitly mention your NYS license type and number in your application materials
Highlight specific experience with trauma-informed approaches and culturally responsive care, not just general therapy experience
Demonstrate your understanding of 1099 contractor responsibilities (taxes, insurance, scheduling independence)
Share examples of how you've integrated equity considerations into past clinical work
Mention specific telehealth platforms you're proficient with (e.g., SimplePractice, Doxy.me, Zoom for Healthcare)
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your commitment to equity-centered care and how it aligns with Thriving Mind's mission", 'Specific experience with trauma-informed approaches and culturally responsive therapy techniques', 'Your understanding of 1099 contractor responsibilities and telehealth practice management', 'How your clinical style incorporates consideration of identity, systems, and lived experience']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Thriving Mind's specific approach to 'equity-centered care' and how they define it
- → Their telehealth platform and technology requirements for contractors
- → Their client demographics and any specialty populations they serve
- → Their values around ongoing learning and professional development for contractors
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying without a clear understanding of 1099 contractor tax implications and business requirements
- Failing to demonstrate specific knowledge of trauma-informed or culturally responsive care beyond buzzwords
- Not having professional liability insurance or a plan to obtain it before starting
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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