Mental Health Therapist, LCSW, LPCC, LMFT – Telehealth

Daybreak Health

Licensed Therapist providing teletherapy to youth ages 11–24 in California. Work remotely with a focus on mental health care and support for students.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to students ages 11–24 with mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
Build trusted relationships with youth and families
Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers
Minimum caseload: Varies by employment type. W-2 full-time requires at least 25 time slots with a minimum of 17 completed sessions per week. 1099 contractors have a minimum of 5 sessions per week.
Employment Type: Choose between W-2 with full benefits OR 1099 Independent Contractor

Requirements

What you’ll need

Licensed Professional with LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT credentials in the State of California
Experience diagnosing, treatment planning, and working with youth and families in clinical or school settings
Strong telehealth skills and reliable high-speed Internet connection
Commitment to culturally responsive care and equity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation: W-2: $55,000–$115,000 annual (bi-weekly standardized payment)
Competitive Compensation: 1099: $70–$85 per session (plus no-show & late-cancel pay)
Flexible Schedule: Set your hours Monday–Friday (3-8 PM) with optional weekends (9am-5pm)
W2 Caseload Commitment: W-2 clinicians carry a caseload of 25 weekly slots (Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm PST), with a target of 17 completed sessions per week averaged across the month. Daybreak provides consistent referrals and scheduling assistance to help you reach this target consistently.
Full Benefits (W-2): Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, CEUs, supervisor support
Contract Perks (1099): Low weekly caseload minimum (5 sessions), CEUs, bilingual pay, cross-license bonuses in states we are active in
Administrative support: We provide consistent referrals, billing, credentialing, and scheduling so you can focus on care.
Fully Remote Role: Work from anywhere in the US with a reliable Internet connection
Professional Development: CE credits, malpractice insurance, and ongoing training opportunities
Supportive Clinical Community: Peer consultation, collaborative network, and team discussions

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Hard Skills & Tools

teletherapydiagnosingtreatment planningpsychoeducation

Soft Skills

relationship buildingculturally responsive carecommitment to equity

Certifications

LCSWLPCCLMFT