Licensed Clinical Therapist

Headlight

Licensed Clinical Therapist working at Headlight that transforms mental healthcare delivery. Focused on establishing patient rapport and creating individualized treatment plans for clients.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $90,000 - $105,080 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
Involve and advise family members when appropriate
Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum requirement of 12 months in a clinical setting after you have become fully licensed.
Master’s Level Degree or higher (Required) in related fields
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LMFT or Psychologist license (license based on office location). Applicants without a valid, active license will not be considered. We are currently not hiring associate/intern level therapists.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus, but not required
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment with this agency
Ability to work as a team member and cooperatively
Superb organizational skills
Ability to guide, direct, or influence people
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories. Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable.
Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in a range of software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
Base Salary and monthly Bonus based on billed hours
CEU support which includes earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, Sick, Holiday
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges.
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities
Convenient work from home or hybrid options
Flexible schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

diagnose mental health disorderscreate treatment plansconduct patient assessmentsEHR proficiencyclinical documentationpatient data managementbilingual (English/Spanish)

Soft Skills

establish rapportorganizational skillsteam collaborationguiding and directingcommunication skillsrelationship building

Certifications

LMFT licenseLCSW licensePsychologist licenseMaster’s Level Degree