LLMSW Associate Therapist

Title: Part-Time  |  Independent Contractor (1099)  |  Virtual  |  Michigan

Who We Are

At Stance Health, we believe no one in chronic pain should have to suffer alone. We exist for the millions of people whose lives are consumed by chronic pain, people who feel unheard, dismissed, and stuck in a cycle of suffering. Chronic pain isn't just physical; it takes a profound toll on mental health, with rates of anxiety and depression five times higher among those who experience it.

We're here to change that. Stance Health connects people in pain with therapists who truly understand them, therapists who provide evidence-based, compassionate care that treats both the body and the mind. Our mission is to make this care accessible, empowering patients to reclaim their lives.

If you're passionate about helping people break free from the grip of chronic pain, we'd love to have you on our team.

About the Role

This is a part-time, independent contractor (1099) position designed for Licensed Limited Master Social Workers (LLMSW) in Michigan who are eager to build meaningful clinical experience while delivering high-quality care. Associates in this role will provide a minimum of 15 clinical hours per week of virtual therapy to individuals living with chronic pain, under the required supervision consistent with LLMSW licensure standards in Michigan. Supervision will be provided at no cost to the LLMSW clinician.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your clinical skills within a specialized, underserved population, collaborate directly with company leadership, and help shape an innovative care model, all while working remotely on a flexible schedule.

Please Note: We are currently only able to support clinicians holding an active  LLMSW license issued by the State of Michigan. 

What You'll Do

Provide a minimum of 15 clinical hours per week of virtual therapy sessions to clients living with chronic pain.

Deliver evidence-based interventions

Support clients in implementing lifestyle modifications and self-care strategies tailored to chronic pain management.

Provide psychoeducation on the connection between chronic pain and mental health.

Maintain documentation and records in compliance with Michigan LLMSW supervision and licensure requirements.

Participate in required clinical supervision as mandated by your LLMSW license.

Collaborate with Stance Health leadership to iterate on and improve our care model.

Qualifications

Active LLMSW license in the State of Michigan (required; no other license types will be considered at this time).

Willingness and availability to provide a minimum of 15 clinical hours per week.

Ability to participate in the clinical supervision required under Michigan LLMSW licensure.

Experience working with clients in chronic pain, or a genuine interest in developing expertise with this population.

Familiarity with telehealth platforms and general technology comfort.

Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary, remote team environment.

What We Offer

Structured training and ongoing clinical support: Stance helps associate-level clinicians ramp quickly into evidence-based chronic pain care through structured onboarding, practical skill-building, and continued supervision support. You do not need years of prior pain specialization to begin delivering strong care and growing your confidence with this population. Associates also have opportunities to develop expertise in specific chronic pain presentations such as pelvic pain, migraine, IBS, and more, strengthening your clinical skill set and building a consistent referral base in high-demand patient populations.

Expert clinical guidance: Stance's Clinical Advisor is Dr. Afton Hassett, PsyD, a nationally recognized pain psychologist at the University of Michigan. She is an Associate Professor at U-M and Director of its Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center, one of the largest and most well-funded in the world, helping inform the clinical rigor behind our approach.

Administrative support: Focus on what you do best. We handle all operational elements including client matching, contracting, credentialing, and billing.

Flexible schedule: Set your own hours within the 15-hour weekly clinical minimum and enjoy 100% remote work.

Grow your practice: New clients find you through our platform. No marketing required.

Hassle-free credentialing: Get paneled with major insurers at no cost to you.