California Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Remote

Brightside Health; San Bernardino (CA); Remote; Part time

Job summary

Brightside Health is seeking licensed Mental Health Therapists to deliver transformative virtual therapy. This fully remote position allows for flexible scheduling and offers extensive clinical support, including free CEUs and training. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care to diverse populations.

Benefits

Flexible 1099 contractor positions

Free CEUs and CAMS training

Dedicated operational support

Free malpractice insurance coverage

Health insurance recommendations

Qualifications

• Independent clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, etc.) required.
• Minimum 1 year of independent licensure, 2+ state licenses a plus.
• 2+ years of recent experience delivering CBT and evidence-based therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver weekly evidence-based virtual therapy sessions via live video.
• Monitor client progress virtually through automated assessments.
• Collaborate with psychiatric providers for comprehensive care.

Skills

CBT

Evidence-based therapy

Digital solutions integration

Culturally responsive care

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work

Tools

AI-enhanced EMR

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Remote | Brightside Health

At Brightside Health, we’re redefining remote therapy and telehealth with evidence-based, human-centered mental health care. As a licensed Remote Mental Health Therapist, Counselor, or Psychologist, you’ll deliver transformative, evidence-based virtual therapy to individuals seeking real change. With our proven care models, 86% of our members experience meaningful improvements within just 12 weeks.

About Brightside: Brightside Health is a tech-enabled healthcare company transforming remote mental health care through evidence-based programs and a full continuum of services, including general therapy, suicide prevention care, and SUD IOP. Therapists love Brightside for fully remote, flexible schedules, steady referral stream, and exceptional clinical support—including free CEUs, CAMS-care training, and case consult groups. We offer built-in psychoeducation tools, billing and client support, and a collaborative environment.

Role overview: We are seeking passionate, licensed Remote California Mental Health Therapists and Psychologists to deliver high-quality telehealth care within our general mental health program. In addition to general care, therapists have the opportunity to opt into specialized programs, including our Suicide Prevention Program, Teen Program, and our upcoming Mental Health IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program). If you're committed to evidence-based practices and excited to deliver culturally responsive care to adults or even teens, we'd love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

Deliver weekly evidence-based virtual therapy sessions via live video
Apply the Unified Protocol (UP) framework and CBT to guide treatment
Monitor client progress virtually through automated assessments and goal-based measures
Collaborate with psychiatric providers and fellow therapists for comprehensive care
Maintain accurate, timely documentation through our AI-enhanced EMR

Why join Brightside?

Unprecedented impact: Make a real impact with an innovative, mission-driven remote therapy team
Clinical support: Grow professionally with leadership support and continuous education opportunities, including billing and care coordination support
Professional growth opportunities: Serve across diverse service lines, including our Suicide Prevention Program and expanding Teen Therapy Program
Custom-built tools: Be part of a tech-enabled virtual mental health care model and enjoy our streamlined EMR integrated with treatment software, assessment tools, progress monitoring, and AI transcription for seamless documentation
Collaborative approach: Thrive in a collaborative culture rooted in innovation, inclusivity, and compassion
Ongoing referrals: Grow your ideal caseload with Brightside’s steady and reliable stream of client referrals

What we offer:

100% remote, flexible 1099 contractor positions
Create your own schedule (Monday-Sunday, 7am-9pm)
No on-call work
Free CEUs and CAMS training for suicide risk treatment
Dedicated operational support: billing, IT, and insurance assistance
Free malpractice insurance coverage
Health insurance recommendations via Stride Health
AI-driven EMR to streamline documentation and enhance clinical care
Opportunities to work with our Suicide Prevention and Teen Therapy Programs

Qualifications:

Master's or Doctorate in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work (MA, MS, MSW, MFT, MHC, PhD, PsyD)
Independent clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, etc.)
Minimum 1 year of independent licensure (2+ state licenses a big plus)
2+ years of recent experience delivering CBT and evidence-based therapy to adults
Comfortable treating a diverse range of populations and mental health conditions
Tech-savvy and enthusiastic about integrating digital solutions into clinical practice
Experience working with higher-risk populations and/or adolescents preferred

Apply Today! Shape the future of evidence-based remote mental health care — apply today and make a lasting difference with Brightside Health.

Learn more at: www.brightside.com/careers

We know that diversity fosters innovation, inclusivity, and better care. We are committed to equity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience isn’t an exact match. Brightside is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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Pay: $80.00 - $85.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote