Licensed Mental Health Therapist, California Licensed

Headlight

Licensed Mental Health Therapist providing treatment and counseling services at Headlight. Join a team transforming mental healthcare with a focus on improving patient outcomes.

Posted 7/31/2026part-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70 - $90 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, creating individualized treatment plans, and conducting ongoing assessments of patient progress. Proficient in maintaining professional licensure and utilizing Electronic Health Record systems to manage patient data effectively.

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Master’s Level DegreeLMFT LicenseLCSW License2+ Years Experience in TherapyEHR Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic AssessmentTherapy ServicesIndividualized Treatment PlansPatient Progress AssessmentBilingual (English/Spanish)Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Soft Skills

Ability to Guide and InfluenceEstablishing RapportMaintaining Relationships

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record (EHR)NextGenWord Processing SoftwareSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Full, Unencumbered LMFT LicenseFull, Unencumbered LCSW LicenseFull, Unencumbered LPC LicenseFull, Unencumbered LPCC LicensePsychologist License

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersCounselingTreatment PlansPatient OutreachReferral Activities

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

Master’s Level Degree or higher (Required) in related fields
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC 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.
2+ years' experience with providing diagnostic assessment and therapy services.
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

Competitive Benefits: We provide industry-leading benefits, sick leave, 401(k) contributions, and more.