Remote Therapist - California

Talkiatry; California; Remote; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

CME reimbursement

Job summary

A virtual mental health practice is seeking independently licensed therapists for remote outpatient therapy. The role offers structured compensation ($90K base with up to $20K incentives), flexible scheduling, and minimal administrative burden. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical judgment, independent decision-making skills, and experience in structured clinical settings. Full-time and part-time positions available with extensive benefits, including employer-paid health insurance, PTO, and malpractice coverage.

Qualifications

• Independently licensed therapists licensed to practice in the US.
• Active, unrestricted license with multi-state support.
• Comfort managing a consistent outpatient caseload.

Responsibilities

• 100% remote outpatient therapy with lower to moderate acuity populations.
• Maintain a consistent outpatient caseload with clear goals.
• Engage in independent treatment decision-making.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Strong communication skills

Independent decision-making

Experience with structured modalities

Education

Independently licensed therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC or equivalent)

Job description

Talkiatry is a virtual mental health practice built by clinicians, for clinicians. Our care model, workflows, and infrastructure are intentionally designed to support high-quality outpatient care and expand access to patients with the care they need.

This role is designed for independently licensed therapists who want:

• Predictable, W-2 compensation and full benefits
• Flexible scheduling within a structured outpatient model
• Minimal administrative burden in a fully remote environment
• Clear expectations around caseload, documentation, and pace
• Our outpatient therapy model is intentionally built for virtual care, not retrofitted from inpatient or hospital systems, allowing you to deliver thoughtful and structured care.

What your day-to-day practice looks like:

• 100% remote, outpatient therapy
• Lower to moderate acuity populations (ex. anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, others)
• Standard session lengths (60‑minute intakes and follow-ups)
• Consistent outpatient caseload with defined, transparent goals
• No inpatient, IOP/PHP, or crisis-call responsibilities
• In‑house referral network to/from psychiatrists
• Full operational support including scheduling, billing, intake coordination, credentialing, and licensing

Clinical autonomy & flexibility:

• Independent treatment decision‑making
• Input into schedule and weekly availability within operational guidelines
• Clinical approach within evidence‑based standards
• Care expectations are shaped by practicing clinicians, reinforcing professional judgment, and shared accountability for quality.
• You practice independently, with accessible clinical leadership available for consultation and support. Our role is to remove administrative work so you can focus on patient care. This model works best for clinicians who value delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care to patients.

What we're looking for:

• Independently licensed therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC or equivalent)
• Active, unrestricted license (multi‑state licensing support available)
• Comfort managing a consistent outpatient caseload
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and independent decision‑making
• Comfort practicing in a fast‑paced but sustainable outpatient environment
• (Highly desired) Experience from outpatient, community mental health, hospital, IOP, or other structured clinical settings
• (Highly desired) Experience with structured, skills‑based modalities (ex. CBT, ACT, MI, DBT‑informed care)
• Please note, this role is not designed for clinicians seeking supervision toward licensure or those looking to build a fully self‑directed 1099/Private Practice. You will be a part of our team!

Compensation, Benefits & Stability:

• Full‑time and part‑time W‑2 employment
• $90K base salary with the ability to earn up to $20k in incentives
• Tenure‑based increases after 2 years
• Employer‑paid health, dental, vision insurance (up to 100% of premiums)
• 401(k) match with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time and 11 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and long‑term retention benefits (ex. 4‑week paid sabbatical after 5 years)
• Malpractice coverage (occurrence‑based, 100% employer‑paid)
• CME reimbursement and dedicated CME days
• Licensing support with upfront coverage of costs
• Technology package provided