Licensed Therapist Children Adolescents Remote California

Open Mind Health; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Mind Health is expanding and actively recruiting fully licensed California therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or licensed Psychologist) with experience in providing virtual mental health care to children and adolescents.

This 100% remote telehealth opportunity offers $70–$80/hour as a 1099 Independent Contractor with a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week, and flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California license in one of the following: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psychologist (PsyD/PhD).
• Experience providing therapy to children and adolescents.
• Comfort with telehealth technology and remote care.
• Maintain a minimum of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability.
• Ability to work remotely with clients in California.

Responsibilities

• Provide virtual psychotherapy to children and adolescents.
• Assess developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Develop age-appropriate, individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers when clinically appropriate.
• Deliver evidence-based, culturally responsive, client-centered care.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the broader care team and adhere to licensing requirements.

Skills

Clinical skills

Telehealth familiarity

Cultural responsiveness

Client-centered care

Education

CA Licensure

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist) – Children & Adolescents – Remote California

100% Remote- Must Hold an Active California License | $70–$80/Hour | 1099 Independent Contractor | Flexible Schedule | 20+ Hours/Week

Open Mind Health (OMH) is expanding and actively recruiting fully licensed California therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or licensed Psychologist [PsyD/PhD]) with experience and interest in providing virtual mental health care to children and adolescents.

This opportunity is designed for clinicians comfortable supporting younger clients with behavioral, emotional, developmental, family, school, and life challenges while collaborating with parents or caregivers when clinically appropriate.

This is a 100% remote telehealth opportunity offering $70–$80/hour, flexible scheduling, and a minimum commitment of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability.

Please note: Applicants may reside outside California. Active, unrestricted California clinical licensure is required, as this position serves clients located in California. We are not currently accepting associate-level applicants for this role.

About Open Mind Health

Open Mind Health specializes in serving diverse and underserved populations through culturally affirming, evidence-guided virtual care. Our approach recognizes that one size does not fit all. Providers work with clients to develop individualized treatment approaches that consider their experiences, cultural identity, history, and overall well‑being.

Our providers have the opportunity to work across 21 customized Wellness Tracks designed around a wide range of clinical needs, life experiences, and diverse populations. Areas include ADHD, addiction, trauma and PTSD, depression and anxiety, relationships and family therapy, LGBTQIA+ care, culturally focused care, and specialized support across different life stages and populations.

Explore our 21 Wellness Tracks

We embrace traditional evidence-based therapies alongside innovative and holistic approaches, including integrative medicine and expressive and experiential therapies where appropriate.

Open Mind Health has been recognized as:

• Business Fortune – 30 Best Companies of the Year (2025)
• MedHealth Review – Top 10 Telecare Innovators (2024)

What You'll Do

• Provide virtual psychotherapy to children and adolescents
• Assess developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs
• Develop age‑appropriate individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers when clinically appropriate
• Deliver evidence‑guided, culturally responsive, client‑centered care
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate with the broader care team as appropriate
• Practice within applicable professional, licensing, and regulatory requirements

Why Join Open Mind Health?

Flexible Remote Practice

• 100% remote
• Minimum commitment of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability
• Flexible scheduling, with the option to offer early morning, evening, and/or weekend availability based on your preferences

Practice Support

Focus more of your time on clinical care with support from OMH, including:

• Established referral network
• Billing support
• Administrative resources
• Telehealth technology infrastructure

Meaningful Clinical Work

Work with diverse client populations while delivering personalized, evidence-based care that creates lasting change.

Professional Visibility

Providers have opportunities to contribute to blogs, webinars, podcasts, and media features while increasing their professional visibility through publications such as Psychology Today, Forbes, and Vogue. Explore our Media & Education features.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California license ( LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or licensed Psychologist [PsyD/PhD] )
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to evidence‑based care
• Comfortable using technology and telehealth platforms
• Passion for providing culturally responsive, client‑centered care
• Ability to maintain a minimum of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing psychotherapy to children and/or adolescents
• Experience addressing youth behavioral health concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, emotional regulation, school‑related concerns, family dynamics, or life transitions
• Experience engaging parents and caregivers as part of treatment when clinically appropriate
• Telehealth experience
• Licensure in multiple states
• Additional language proficiency; Spanish is highly desirable
• Experience working with diverse or underserved youth and families

Compensation & Engagement Type

• $70–$80/hour
• 1099 Independent Contractor
• Compensation within the posted range is based on relevant clinical expertise, years of experience, and licensure.