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Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) - $75-$95/Session, Work with Youth and Adults!

RemoteRemoteContract$75,000–$90,000 /yrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • LCSW
  • LPCC
  • LMFT
  • California
  • teletherapy
  • adolescents
  • adults
  • youth mental health
  • evidence-based care
  • culturally responsive care

Nice to have

  • bilingual session differential
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • health plans

Role summary

Daybreak Health is seeking licensed therapists (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) in California to provide fully remote teletherapy to adolescents and adults aged 11-60. This 1099 independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling, consistent referrals through partnerships with health plans like Kaiser Permanente, and competitive per-session pay ($75-$95). Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based, culturally responsive care and fostering supportive client relationships. Experience with telehealth and a passion for youth mental health are required. Bilingual therapists receive a session differential. Daybreak handles administrative tasks like billing and scheduling, allowing clinicians to focus on client care.

Earn up to $95 per session helping California adolescents and adults thrive!

Overview

Join our mission to make quality mental healthcare accessible to every person who needs it. At Daybreak Health, you'll be part of a movement dedicated to removing barriers to care and empowering young people to thrive emotionally and mentally.

We partner with Kaiser Permanente and other health plans, reaching adolescent and adult clients throughout California who need consistent, high-quality mental health support. Our clinicians enjoy the stability of consistent referrals and a meaningful caseload, allowing you to focus on what matters most: making a real difference in your clients' lives.

We're seeking compassionate, licensed mental health clinicians to provide teletherapy to adults ages 11-60 (you can choose adults, adolescents, or both populations!) throughout California. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to help your clients thrive. Every session you lead has the power to change someone's trajectory, and that's just the beginning of the impact you'll make.

Please note: This role is open to therapists who are fully licensed in California only; associate and provisionally licensed therapists are not eligible.

1099 Independent Contractor

Our new tiered pay structure rewards clinicians who want to grow their caseload, with no cap on your earnings:

  • 💵 $75–$90 per session, based on weekly caseload volume
  • 📋 Paid intake assessments
  • 🕒 Paid no-shows and late cancellations
  • 🌐 $5 Bilingual session differential available for every session
  • 🎓 $340 paid onboarding training stipend
  • 📚 Free continuing education credits year-round and a dedicated intake assistant who supports with all initial scheduling and consent forms
  • 🛡️ Malpractice insurance included
  • 💳 Biweekly pay — Daybreak handles all billing
  • 📈 Flexible caseload: Start with just 5 sessions per week, see as many clients as you'd likeThe more clients you see, the more you earn. A clinician seeing 20+ sessions per week can build a meaningful income stream without the administrative burden of running a private practice.
  • Flexibility & Clinical Support

  • Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Flexible Schedule: Set your hours any time and day Monday–Sunday, 8 AM–8 PM PST (weekends optional)
  • Administrative Support: We handle billing, credentialing, initial consent form requests, and scheduling so you can focus on care
  • Supportive Clinical Community: Peer consultation, collaborative networks, and team discussions
  • Professional Development: Continuing education credits and ongoing training
  • Role & Responsibilities

  • Foster strong, supportive relationships with our clients to create a safe therapeutic environment
  • Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to adolescents and adults ages 11–60 experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
  • Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers
  • Qualifications

  • Licensed Professional with LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP credentials in the State of California
  • Passion for youth mental health: Demonstrated commitment to providing culturally responsive, equitable care that honors diverse backgrounds and experiences
  • Experience working with youth and adults ages 11-60 in clinical or school settings
  • Comfortable with telehealth: Experience providing telehealth services
  • Please note: This role is open to fully licensed California clinicians only; associate and provisionally licensed clinicians are not eligible.

    Our Commitment to Diversity

    Daybreak Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to serve students from all backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from people of all races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and veteran status.

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