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Headlight; El Cajon (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Bonus program

CEU support

Vacation, sick, holiday

EAP

401(k) contribution

Credentialing support

Remote/hybrid options

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Headlight seeks licensed clinicians to join a mission-driven team transforming mental healthcare across the Western U.S. Clinicians enjoy autonomy, supportive leadership, and a focus on improving patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration, use of advanced technology, and comprehensive benefits. The position offers W-2 status with medical, dental, and vision, a base salary with monthly bonuses, CEU support, vacation, and 401(k) contributions, plus flexible work arrangements including

Qualifications

• 12 months of clinical experience after licensure.
• Active full LMFT/LCSW/LPC/LPCC or Psychologist license required.
• Associate/intern level licensure not considered.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to work as a team and maintain licensure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with NextGen EHR is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish positive rapport with patients.
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs.
• Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling and adjust plans.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
• Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s Degree or higher in related field

Active LMFT/LCSW/LPC/LPCC or Psychologist license

Tools

NextGen EHR

Job description

Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it’s a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis, transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver it. In order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options, we are transparent about our capabilities, treatments, and coverage, we champion innovation, and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care. Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time.

Our highly skilled and principled clinical team enjoys autonomy and institutional support so they can put their focus where it should be: on improving patient outcomes. Our clinicians want to do more than help individual clients, so they work to affect the system as a whole, elevating standards of care so that their efforts reverberate far beyond what they could do in private practice.

As the most trusted behavioral health partner in the Western U.S., we’ve established deep relationships that give us unparalleled access, interoperability, and first-priority referrals. This exclusivity, combined with our best-in-class coordinated care and feedback loops, results in superior outcomes and cost savings.

Our services are convenient, accessible, and expert, combining personalized client engagement with advanced technology to enhance, not replace, human connection. Indeed, we hold that human-to-human relationships are indispensable, so from the match to the session to the time between sessions, we provide whole person care so nobody falls through the cracks and there is a brighter path forward for all.

Our clinicians chose Headlight because…

• Clinician Led Expertise : Headlight was founded and led by clinicians. Our Clinical Leadership team is at the forefront of every decision we make.
• Admin Work on Autopilot: We handle insurance, billing, and marketing so you can focus on what you love – seeing clients.
• Innovative Technology: By using Blueprint AI to capture session notes, clinicians can focus less on documentation and more on meaningful client interaction and connection
• Competitive Benefits: We provide industry-leading benefits, sick leave, 401(k) contributions, and more.
• Clinical Support: Consult with our Clinical Consult Groups or schedule case consultations with our leading clinician.
• Clinical Autonomy: You have the autonomy to make decisions about patient care and treatment while having the backing and guidance of our experienced Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists for case consultations.
• Collaborative Teams: Be a part of a collaborative team environment and a supportive community. Our clinicians are separated into small teams of 10 to 12, with a licensed clinical lead for assistance. You’re never alone in your journey.

Our Pillars

• Make things easier
• Forge genuine connections
• Elevate the standard

Headlight by the numbers

• Access: The typical wait time to see a W2 Clinician is 4 weeks, Headlight significantly reduces this to an average of 8.9 days to see a W2 Clinician, with 80% of clients being seen within two weeks
• Retention and Therapeutic Relationships: Industry data indicates approximately 70% of clients return for a second therapy session. Headlight boasts a 92% return rate, reflecting Headlights ability to match clients to the right clinician
• Continuity of care: Of Clients who attend at least four sessions, only 36% continue with the same clinician in the broader industry. Headlight surpasses this with a 94% continuity rate.
• Client Engagement and Attendance: Industry average for clients attending their first scheduled appointment is 65%. Headlight improves upon this with an 81% attendance rate, indicating effective initial engagement strategies

Roles And Responsibilities

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
• Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate
• Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of 12 months in a clinical setting after you have become fully licensed
• Master’s Level Degree or higher (Required) in related fields
• Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC or Psychologist license (license based on office location). Applicants without a valid, active license will not be considered. We are currently not hiring associate/intern level therapists
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus, but not required
• Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment with this agency
• Ability to work as a team member and cooperatively
• Superb organizational skills
• Ability to guide, direct, or influence people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories. Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable
• Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues

Benefits

• W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
• Base Salary and monthly Bonus based on billed hours
• CEU support which includes earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities
• Convenient work from home or hybrid options
• Flexible schedule

Not meeting all the requirements? Research indicates that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification listed. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace.

Headlight is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and seeks to create a working environment reflective of this commitment. We seek to provide a diverse clinician base to support the diversity of our clients. Headlight supports and respects diversity of people, culture, and ideas throughout our organization. Headlight thrives to be a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.