Mental Health Therapist - CA (Part-Time + up to $1K Signing Bonus)

Barkbus; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Barkbus is seeking licensed mental health professionals to deliver remote, evidence-based therapy to adults. Enjoy a competitive hourly wage of $70, with a potential sign-on bonus, flexible schedules, and support for professional growth. Ideal candidates are licensed in California with significant clinical and teletherapy experience.

Benefits

Paid sick time

401k access

Full malpractice insurance

Free CE credits

One-on-one consultations

Group case consultation

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of clinical experience with adults (18+).
• At least six months of teletherapy experience.
• Must not be opted out of Medicare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fully remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients.
• Collaborate with mental health providers and refer clients as needed.
• Maintain progress notes in compliance with HIPAA.

Skills

Teletherapy

Clinical assessments

Education

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)

Job description

Two Chairs is building a new kind of mental health system based on the idea that the status quo isn’t good enough. Industry-best clinician experiences, better client outcomes, groundbreaking innovation, and access to the highest quality care are how we’ll raise the bar for the entire industry. With that, we're excited and honored to have been recognized as a 2025 Great Place to Work, 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and 2024 Inc.’s Best in Business

One of our company values is "Embrace Differences" and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are the principles guiding how we build our business and teams. We encourage interested candidates from all backgrounds to apply even if they don't think they meet some expectations of the role.

Why Choose Two Chairs?

• Consistent Pay and W-2 Benefits: Earn $70 per hour, with payment every two weeks. As a W-2 employee, you’ll enjoy payment every two weeks, tax simplification, paid sick time, access to 401k, and full malpractice insurance, all without exclusivity requirements. Plus, you’ll be eligible for yearly merit increases based on performance.
  • Sign-on bonus: Sign by June 30th and start by July 31st and earn up to a $1,000 sign-on bonus. The bonus amount is based on caseload size and will be paid out after 90 days of employment.
• Balanced Caseloads and Schedules: Select a caseload of 7-20 clients per week with session hours from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday. Control your schedule without penalties for cancellations.
• Support for Professional Growth: We provide free CE credits through monthly APA-accredited courses, one-on-one consultations, group case consultation, and wellness events to support your growth.

About the Role

• Deliver fully remote, evidence-based therapy to adult clients (18+), practicing modalities like CBT, DBT, ACT, MBCT, TLDP, IPT, EFT, and MI.
• Use data to drive effective treatment and adjust your approach based on client progress.
• Collaborate with other mental health providers as needed and refer clients when appropriate.
• Maintain progress notes and documentation in compliance with HIPAA and state regulations.

Requirements

• Licensed in California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD)
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience with adults (18+)
• At least six months of teletherapy experience
• Available for session hours between 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday
• Available for 8-24 hours per week, with 85% of time in client sessions
• Available during regular business hours for a minimum of 1 hour/week for the first 4 weeks, and then 30min/month on-going
• Proficient with clinical assessments (e.g., PHQ-9) for tracking client progress
• Experience utilizing an electronic health/medical record system to document progress notes, treatment plans, etc.
• Must not be opted out of Medicare

What to Expect: Our Interview Process

Here’s an overview of what comes next:

• Application Review: We’ll promptly review your application to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications
• Recruiter Interview: 45-minute phone interview with one of our Clinical Recruiters
• Clinical Interview: 45-minute video interview with one of our Clinical Managers
• Reference Check: If your interviews proceed successfully, we will initiate a reference check
• Offer: If all goes well, you’ll receive an offer to join our team!
• Expected Interview Timeline: The entire process typically takes 1-2 weeks

Important Notes:

• Pre-licensed Clinicians: We would be happy to speak with you if you are within 60 days of your licensing exam. However, we only hire Associates within 30 days of their exam date.
• Please stay alert for job scams: All communication will come from official Two Chairs email domains (@twochairs.com or @twochairscareers.com). See tips from the FTC to avoid job scams: https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/ftc-offers-tips-on-avoiding-job-scams-041321.html

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