Remote Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) / $55K-$116K / Teletherapy for CA Youth

MedStar Health; California (MO); Remote; USD 55,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking licensed clinicians (LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT) to deliver teletherapy to young clients in California from home. This role offers a flexible schedule with various employee benefits or contract options, fostering supportive and equitable mental health care for youth.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Peer consultation and collaborative network

Support for professional development

Equity-focused culture

Qualifications

• Active license required for LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT candidates.
• Experience with youth and families in clinical or school settings.
• Strong telehealth skills and reliable internet necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teletherapy to children and adolescents via our EHR platform.
• Build relationships with youth, families, and school partners.
• Provide psychoeducation and clinical guidance to caregivers.

Skills

Telehealth skills

Culturally responsive care

Evidence-based therapy

Education

LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT license in California

Job description

Daybreak Health is on a mission to make high-quality mental health care accessible to every young person in California. We're looking for LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT clinicians to deliver teletherapy in partnership with schools, families, and community organizations-right from your home office.

Location: Fully remote (must be licensed in California)

Employment Type: W-2 with full benefits OR 1099 contract

Salary/Pay Range:

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  W-2: $55,000-$116,000 annual (bi-weekly standardized payment)

  
  


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  1099: $70-$105 hourly (plus no-show & late-cancel pay)

  
  

What You'll Do

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   Deliver evidence-based teletherapy to children and adolescents via our EHR/telehealth platform.

   
   


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   Build strong therapeutic relationships with youth, families, and school partners.

   
   


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   Provide psychoeducation and clinical guidance to parents and caregivers.

   
   


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   Collaborate in case consultations and ongoing professional development.

   
   


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   Contribute to program growth-help refine Daybreak's clinical offerings.

   
   

Why You'll Love Working Here

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  Flexible Schedule: Set hours Monday-Friday (3 PM-8 PM) + optional weekends

  
  


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  Full Benefits (W-2): Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, CEUs, supervisor support for the W-2 role

  
  


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  Contract Perks (1099): Low weekly caseload minimum (5 sessions), bilingual pay, cross-license bonuses for the 1099 role

  
  


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  All-Inclusive Platform: We handle billing, credentialing, scheduling-so you focus on care

  
  


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  Supportive Community: Peer consultation, a collaborative clinical network, equity-focused culture

  
  

License & Experience Requirements

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  Active LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT license in California

  
  


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  Experience working with youth and families in clinical or school settings

  
  


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  Strong telehealth skills and reliable high-speed internet connection

  
  


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  Commitment to culturally responsive care and equity

  
  


• Associates NOT accepted for the W2 or 1099 position

Equal Employment Opportunity

AtDaybreak Health, we embracediversity and inclusionand are committed toequity and opportunity for all. We encourage individuals fromall backgroundsto apply, including those from diverse communities such asrace, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, and socioeconomic background.