Mental Health Therapist, LCSW, LPCC, LMFT

Daybreak Health

Transforming youth mental healthcare through teletherapy as a licensed California therapist. Offering W-2 with full benefits or 1099 contract options working remotely from anywhere in the US.

Posted 5/19/2026contractRemote • 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

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)
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
Daybreak covers around 90% of medical premiums, and 100% of dental and vision premiums for W2 employees
Daybreak covers around 65% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for all eligible dependents
Choose between two comprehensive health plans: Kaiser and Anthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
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 planning

Soft Skills

building trusted relationshipscommitment to culturally responsive careequity

Certifications

LCSWLPCCLMFT