Thank you for your interest in Talkspace! Below you will find detailed information on how to apply for each role at Talkspace, along with the qualifications and requirements necessary to participate in our network.
Available Roles and Qualifications
1. Licensed Therapist
To participate in the Talkspace network, all therapists are required to possess the following:
- An active, independent US state board-approved clinical license (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PhD in Clinical Psychology, etc.)
- Individual professional malpractice liability insurance policy
- Submission of a fully completed, signed CAQH application
- Individual NPI number
- Reliable internet connection
- Background check (conducted by a third party during onboarding)
- Current residence in the USA
Note: Talkspace therapists only work with clients in the state(s) where they are licensed and allowed to practice independently.
Click here to apply for Licensed Therapist
2. Associate Therapist
To participate in the Talkspace network, all associate therapists are required to possess the following:
- An active, associate clinical license (e.g., LMFTA, LAC, LCSWA, etc.)
- Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, or other behavioral science
- A supervising clinician and/or organization
- Individual professional malpractice liability insurance policy
- Reliable internet connection
- Background check (conducted by a third party during onboarding)
- Current residence in the USA
- For more information, please visit: https://www.talkspace.com/join-our-network/therapist
Notes:
- Talkspace does not provide supervision—you must bring your own clinical supervisor. Get connected to supervising clinicians at Motivo.
- Associate therapists are compensated at different rates than fully licensed therapists.
Click here to apply for Associate Therapist
3. Psychiatric Provider
To participate in the Talkspace network, all psychiatric providers are required to possess the following:
- Active Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) license and 2+ years of prescribing experience
- Active DEA and individual NPI number
- Submission of a fully completed, signed CAQH application
- Collaborating/supervising physician agreement, or willing to obtain one (depending on state requirements)
- Reliable internet connection
- Independent liability insurance; minimum coverage amount required is $1 million occurrence/$3 million aggregate
- Background check (conducted by a third party during onboarding)
- Current residence in the USA
Note: Talkspace psychiatric providers only work with patients in the state(s) where they are licensed.
Click here to apply for Psychiatric Provider
4. Full-Time National Practice Provider (NPP)
To participate in the Talkspace W2 network, all therapists are required to possess the following:
- Current license to practice independently without supervision, or current associate/conditional licensure dependent on the specific state
- Individual professional malpractice liability insurance policy
- Individual NPI number
- Comfortable learning new online tools and technology
- Reliable internet connection and video-capable device
- Background check (conducted by a third party during onboarding)
- Current residence in the USA
Note: Unlicensed or license-pending professionals do not qualify as associate/conditionally licensed. There is currently a waitlist for all NPP roles.
Click here to apply for the Full-Time National Practice Provider (NPP) waitlist.