Remote Behavioral Health Clinician – CA Licensed

Vera Whole Health; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

13 Paid Holidays

PTO

Fully remote role

Flexible schedule

Mentorship and growth

Job summary

MPG is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Clinician to join our integrated primary care team. This fully remote position provides independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with mental health and substance use conditions across outpatient, virtual, and primary care settings.

You will manage a complex patient panel, deliver evidence-based psychotherapy, collaborate closely with primary care and psychiatry, and support junior behavioral health staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology (or related field).
• Active, unrestricted California license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent).
• 3+ years post-licensure providing psychotherapy across diverse populations.
• Advanced training or competency in at least one evidence-based modality (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, PST, trauma-focused therapy).
• Experience with high-acuity situations including crisis intervention and safety planning.
• Strong EHR documentation skills and familiarity with regulatory and payor requirements.
• Ability to work independently across multiple care settings with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and establish DSM-5-TR diagnoses.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for diverse mental health and substance use conditions.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and problem-solving therapy.
• Manage patient risk through safety assessments, crisis intervention, and higher-level-of-care coordination.
• Partner with psychiatry, primary care, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, whole-person care.
• Participate in clinical quality initiatives, case consultations, peer review, and outcomes monitoring.
• Mentor Behavioral Health Consultants and junior clinical staff.
• Maintain timely, accurate EHR documentation in compliance with licensing and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with psychiatric consultants and PCPs to manage patient panels and communicate recommendations.
• Deliver virtual care aligned with evidence-based symptom-management models.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Psychology

Tools

EHR documentation systems

Job description

MPG is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Clinician to join our integrated primary care team. This fully remote position provides independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with mental health and substance use conditions across outpatient, virtual, and primary care settings.

You will manage a complex patient panel, deliver evidence-based psychotherapy, collaborate closely with primary care and psychiatry, and support junior behavioral health staff.