REMOTE MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST – LCSW/LPCC/LMFT/LP (1099, CALIFORNIA)

<p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"> </p> <h1 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Transform Mental Health for Youth and Adults with Daybreak Health</strong></h1> <h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Overview</strong></h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Join our mission to make quality mental healthcare accessible to every young person and family who needs it. At Daybreak Health, you'll be part of a movement dedicated to removing barriers to care and empowering both teens and adults to thrive emotionally and mentally.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">We partner with over 60 school districts and Kaiser Permanente, reaching more than one million students nationwide, and we've now expanded to serve adults as well. We're actively growing our clinician network across the California region and would love to connect with local licensed clinicians ready to make an impact — fully remotely, on their own schedule. Our clinicians enjoy the stability of consistent referrals and a meaningful, diverse caseload, allowing you to focus on what matters most: making a real difference in people's lives, at every stage.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">We're seeking compassionate, licensed mental health clinicians to provide teletherapy throughout California to a caseload primarily made up of youth ages 11–24, with the opportunity to also serve adult clients ages 18–60. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while working alongside schools, families, and community partners to help clients thrive.</p> <h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></h2> <ul> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">$75–$95 per session, plus guaranteed pay for no-shows and late cancellations.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Paid Clinical Consultation, Malpractice insurance provided, and Continuing Education credits available</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Independent Contractor (1099) flexibility</strong> — build a caseload and schedule around your life, no commute required</li> </ul> <h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Flexibility &amp; Clinical Support</strong></h2> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Fully remote</strong> — work from anywhere in the U.S., including Sacramento and nearby areas</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Flexible schedule</strong> — set your hours Monday to Sunday, 8am–8pm PT (weekends optional)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Caseload minimum:</strong> 5 sessions/week, with no cap — we match and book initial sessions into your set availability; you handle recurring sessions on your own schedule</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Administrative support</strong> — we handle billing, credentialing, and scheduling</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Supportive clinical community</strong> — peer consultation, collaborative networks, optional team discussions</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2"><strong>Professional development</strong> — free CE credits year-round, paid clinical consultation, ongoing training</li> </ul> <h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Role &amp; Responsibilities</strong></h2> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Foster strong, supportive relationships with clients across age groups to create a safe therapeutic environment</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy primarily to clients ages 11–24 experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health conditions, with the opportunity to also serve adult clients ages 18–60</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers of younger clients</li> </ul> <h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Qualifications</strong></h2> <ul class="[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3 print:block print:space-y-1"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Licensed Professional with LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP credentials in the <strong>State of California</strong></li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Passion for mental health across the lifespan; demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive, equitable care</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience working with teens and youth ages 11–24 in clinical or school settings; experience with adult populations is a plus</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfortable with telehealth; experience providing telehealth services</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Please note:</strong> <em>This role is open to fully licensed clinicians only; associate and provisionally licensed clinicians are not eligible.</em></p> <h2 class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Our Commitment to Diversity</strong></h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Daybreak Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to serve clients from all backgrounds, and we actively encourage applications from people of all races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and veteran status.</p>