Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Confidential; Santa Barbara (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rula is seeking licensed mental health professionals in California to join a nationwide network of clinicians. You’ll have true schedule autonomy and the backing of a team that handles credentialing, billing, claims, EHR, and tech support, so you can focus on delivering care, whether you see clients remotely or in person.

As part of a supportive community, you’ll work with consistent standards of care and use measurement-informed approaches to track outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed LMFT, LCSW, or LPC in California.
• Valid NPI number.
• Licensed to practice in California, US.
• Able to provide telehealth or in-person sessions.

Skills

Licensed mental health professional

Education

California license

NPI

Job description

About Rula:

At Rula, our mission is simple: help people get better.

We partner with a nationwide network of licensed clinicians committed to delivering compassionate, effective care for individuals, couples, and families. We make this possible by supporting our providers at every step. From marketing and insurance to billing and technology, we take care of the administrative work so you can focus fully on helping clients heal and thrive. As a Rula therapist, you’ll have true schedule autonomy and the backing of a team dedicated to raising the standard of behavioral health.

Our commitment to quality means providers follow consistent standards of care that ensure clients feel supported and make measurable progress. We provide the tools and guidance to make this seamless, including a measurement-informed approach to help track outcomes and strengthen impact.

Why Join Rula?

Best-Fit Client Referrals

We’ll help you create a provider profile that highlights your specialties and clinical approach, ensuring the right clients find you.

Admin Done for You

We handle credentialing, billing, claims, EHR, and tech support—so you can focus your time and energy on clinical work.

Professional Autonomy

Decide how many clients you see and when. Adjust your schedule anytime. Both telehealth and in-person sessions are supported (providers arrange their own office space if offering in-person care).

Commitment to Quality Care

At Rula, delivering consistent, effective care is at the heart of what we do. Providers are expected to uphold shared standards by actively engaging clients around clinical measures during visits—encouraging completion, reviewing results, and, when needed, completing them live in session. This ensures clients receive the best possible support while helping you demonstrate the impact of your care. And we provide the tools, training, and guidance to make it seamless.

A Supportive Community

Access case consultations, office hours, and connect with thousands of providers nationwide. You’ll also have unlimited access to CEU podcast courses and robust clinical learning opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as a: LMFT, LCSW, or LPC
• Valid NPI
• Licensed in California
• Able to provide telehealth or in-person sessions
• Work Remotely Yes
• CA, US
• Have office space? New Rula providers can receive a $20 increase to base pay for every in-person session, for both intakes and follow-ups.