The short answer
Yes, if your contracts allow it. Many contractor arrangements are nonexclusive, but some include exclusivity, non-compete, or non-solicitation clauses. Read each agreement, keep your schedule and records separate, and make sure your malpractice covers every setting.
Can you work for more than one practice or platform?
Usually yes, as a contractor. Independent contractors typically work for more than one client; that's part of what makes them independent. Many therapists combine a private practice, a contract role, and a part-time job.
W-2 jobs are different. Some employers restrict outside work, especially work that competes with them.
What should you check in each contract?
- Exclusivity: can you work with other organizations at all?
- Non-compete: are there limits on similar work during or after the contract? See Are Non-Compete Clauses Enforceable?
- Non-solicitation: limits on contacting the organization's clients or staff.
- Conflicts of interest: rules about seeing the same client in two places.
- Records: who owns records created in each system.
How do you manage multiple roles well?
- One calendar. Track every session across every system in one place to avoid double-booking.
- Separate records. Document each client in the system that owns their care.
- Clear boundaries. Don't move clients between organizations without checking your contracts and the client's choice.
- Malpractice for all settings. Confirm your policy covers each one.
- Capacity. Multiple roles make it easy to overcommit. Set a total weekly limit.
- Taxes. Multiple 1099s mean multiple income streams to track.
What are the benefits?
Diversified income, so one slow referral source doesn't sink your month. Variety in your caseload. And a way to try a new setting without leaving the one you have.
How ValorWell handles this
ValorWell's arrangement is nonexclusive. ValorWell therapists can keep a private practice, other contracts, or other employment. You set your ValorWell availability in its EHR around everything else, and can turn new clients on or off whenever your other work changes.
Important limits
- Your other contracts still matter. Check them for exclusivity or non-compete terms before adding work.
- Licensure follows the client in every role.
- Your own malpractice coverage should cover your ValorWell work along with everything else.