
Part-Time LCSW, Children & Adolescents (Remote, California)
Required skills
- LCSW
- Children
- Adolescents
- Remote
- California
- CBT
- Evidence-based practices
- Telehealth
- Zoom
- EHR systems
Nice to have
- Medicare
- Cross-state licensing
Role summary
Handspring is seeking a part-time, remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide psychotherapy to children and adolescents (ages 8-17) and young adults (18+) in California. The role involves weekly telehealth sessions using CBT and other evidence-based practices, parent training, and coordination with other professionals. Candidates must have an active LCSW license in California and experience with this age group. The position offers flexible part-time hours, guaranteed minimum pay, malpractice coverage, paid consultation, and ongoing professional development. Handspring aims to rebuild pediatric behavioral health care through technology and telehealth.
Are you a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) passionate about children’s mental health? Handspring is an impact-driven organization that is rebuilding pediatric behavioral health care from the ground up. Join our fully remote team with guaranteed minimum pay, malpractice coverage, paid consultation time, and a clinical community that invests in your growth.
Flexible Part-Time Options
You choose your caseload. As a W-2 employee, you have a guaranteed monthly income floor. Every month, you start with guaranteed pay:
Reduced Part-Time (8–11 clients/week)
Guaranteed monthly floor: $900–$1,100/month
Clinical session rate: $90–$110/hour
Documentation time rate: $25/hour
Consultation rate: 50% of clinical rate
Paid sick time included: Accrue up to 40+ hours per year, based on hours worked
Malpractice coverage included
Annual rate increase (performance-based)
Regular Part-Time (12+ clients/week)
Everything in Reduced Part-Time, plus:
Guaranteed monthly floor: $1,800–$2,200/month
What You’ll Do
Provide weekly psychotherapy using CBT and other evidence-based practices to children ages 8–17 and young adults 18+, plus parent training and support
Maintain a fixed weekly schedule of at least 8 recurring client sessions via telehealth
Participate in weekly consultations and peer-led collaborative huddles
Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
Coordinate with clients’ pediatricians, school counselors, and families as needed
Your Schedule & Time Commitment
Caseload: Manage at least 8 clients per week (option to take on more hours). Available Hours (All PST):
Monday–Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
What Every LCSW Gets
Guaranteed minimum pay: a floor that protects you from cancellations and no-shows
Malpractice insurance: fully covered
Paid admin time: documentation and notes are compensated
Paid consultation time: weekly case consultations and team huddles with a supportive clinical community
Scheduling handled for you: we manage intake and calendars
Ongoing professional development: training programs and clinical community
No exclusivity: maintain a private practice or other commitments alongside Handspring
What We’re Looking For
Active, independent LCSW license in California
Experience with children, teens, young adults, and families using evidence-based treatments
Comfortable with Zoom, EHR systems, and collaboration tools
Not opted out of Medicare; willing to be cross-licensed in additional states
Able to commit to a fixed weekly schedule of at least 8 recurring client sessions
Why Handspring
1 in 5 children in the U.S. have a diagnosable mental health disorder, but roughly half never receive care. We’re building a modern virtual pediatric clinic that integrates technology, telehealth, and evidence-based treatment to reach the children, young adults, and families who need it. We handle the administrative burden: scheduling, billing, and insurance, so you can focus on clinical work.
Learn more about our culture and hear from our therapists: handspringhealth.com/work-at-handspring
Handspring Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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