Licensed Mental Health Therapist - LCSW - LPC - LMFT

Headlight; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Headlight is seeking a Licensed Mental Health Therapist to deliver high-quality care in a supportive, innovative environment. This part-time position offers competitive pay and allows clinicians to focus on patient care while we manage administrative tasks. Clinicians will benefit from flexible scheduling, ongoing support, and a collaborative team atmosphere. Join us as we transform mental health care access and delivery.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related fields is required.
• Requires a full, unencumbered applicable license.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with patients and provide treatment.
• Diagnose and create individualized treatment plans.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Superb organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Level Degree or higher in related fields

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems

NextGen

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - LCSW - LPC - LMFT

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - LCSW - LPC - LMFT

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time)

Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, 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 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: Our Clinicians save 3-6 hours a week on documentation by using new technologies like Blueprint AI and Connective Health.

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 values

Deliver Excellent Service:We’re determined to deliver world-class care to our clients. We build long-lasting relationships because we’re intentional about the details of our delivery and quality of care.

Make Mental Health More Accessible:Accessing mental health treatment shouldn’t be as hard as it is. We remove the barriers and simplify the process because it means our clients get the help they need, when they need it.

Intentionally Listen:Communicate with empathy. We value deep understandings that create a healthy environment of collaboration, feedback and support.

Learn and Grow: Every day is an opportunity to do better. We want to learn and grow. Our curiosity fuels our desire to improve our practice and process. As we learn and grow, we can help more people – which is what we’re all about.

Communal Care: We help each other be the best by creating a culture of empathy, respect, growth and balance.

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

Master’s Level Degree or higher (Required) in related fields

Full, unencumbered applicable license (license based on office location). Applicants without a valid, active clinical license will not be considered. We are currently not hiring associate/intern level therapists.

2+ years' experience with providing diagnostic assessment and therapy services.

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

Sick pay

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

Convenient work from home or hybrid options

Flexible schedule between 12 to 22 hours of availability each week

Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities

Pay Transparency - W2 Compensation$70 per billed hour – Any CA fully licensed Therapist without CA Residency$70 per billed hour – CA resident and CA fully licensed Therapist with 0 to 5 years of experience (0 to 60 months of experience based on licensure date on date of job apply) $75 per billed hour – CA resident and CA fully licensed therapist with 5 years of experience or more (61 months or more of experience based on licensure date at start date on date of job apply) $80 per billed hour – Any CA PsyD without CA Residency $85 per billed hour – Any CA PsyD with CA Residency $90 per billed hour – Any CA PsyD that lives in CA and works hybrid practicing Child and Adolescent Therapy

We pay $30 per hour for training and required meetings, which helps reduce the burden of unpaid work that is often part of other roles.

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. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this position but your previous experience doesn't precisely match every qualification listed, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate for this role or others!

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.

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