React/Next.js Developer for Mental Health Directory

Build a Comprehensive Mental Health & Education Directory Platform with React & Next.js

We need an expert React/Next.js developer to build a sophisticated dual-directory platform that serves both practicing mental health professionals and those seeking psychology education. This is a greenfield project creating a revenue-generating platform that connects individuals with therapists AND helps aspiring therapists find educational programs.

Key Features Required:

THERAPIST DIRECTORY:
• Advanced therapist directory with search/filtering by location, specialty, insurance, treatment approach
• Real-time appointment booking system with calendar integration
• Multi-tier subscription management for therapists using Stripe
• Secure user authentication for clients, therapists, and students
• Self-service dashboards for profile and booking management

EDUCATION DIRECTORY:
• Psychology degree program search by level (Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate)
• Educational institution profiles and program details
• Specialization filtering (Clinical, Counseling, Forensic, Child Psychology, etc.)
• Location-based search for schools and training programs
• Career pathway guidance from education to practice

SHARED PLATFORM FEATURES:
• Unified search interface with toggle between "Find a Therapist" and "Find Education"
• Blog integration for 200+ existing articles with SEO preservation
• Mobile-responsive design with excellent performance (high Lighthouse scores)
• Cross-promotion between directories (education → career outcomes)

Technology Stack:
• Frontend: React with Next.js for SSR/SEO optimization
• Database: PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM for complex dual-directory schema
• Authentication: NextAuth.js or Clerk with role-based access
• Payments: Stripe integration for therapist subscriptions
• Deployment: Vercel or Netlify

Timeline: 7-9 weeks (expanded scope)

This is an opportunity to build a comprehensive mental health ecosystem that improves access to both therapy services AND education. The dual directory approach creates multiple revenue streams and positions the platform as a complete career resource in the mental health field.

The project requires someone with proven experience in complex web applications, preferably with directory, booking, or e-commerce functionality. Experience with educational platforms or multi-tenant systems is a plus.

Deliverables include:
• Complete, production-ready dual-directory website with all supplied content loaded
• Full React/Next.js codebase in private Git repository
• Live deployment on your preferred hosting platform
• Technical handover session with comprehensive documentation