Remote Mental Health Clinician — California (1099)

Daybreak Health • Contract • Remote (Remote from California, United States) • $70 - $85 / hour • 9h ago

Fast Facts

Join Daybreak Health as a Remote Mental Health Clinician and make a significant impact on the mental health of students ages 11-24 in California by providing teletherapy services in a flexible, supportive environment.

Responsibilities: Deliver evidence-based teletherapy to students, provide psychoeducation, and foster supportive relationships for a safe therapeutic environment.

Skills: Licensed in California with experience in youth mental health and teletherapy, demonstrating cultural responsiveness and equity in care.

Qualifications: Must hold LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP credentials with experience working with youth, particularly in clinical or school settings.

Location: Fully remote position based in California, with no travel required.

Compensation: $70 - $85 / Hourly

Transform Youth Mental Health with Daybreak Health

Overview

Join our mission to make quality mental healthcare accessible to every student who needs it. At Daybreak Health, you'll be part of a movement dedicated to removing barriers to care and empowering young people to thrive emotionally and mentally.

We partner with over 60 school districts—including Kaiser Permanente—reaching more than one million students nationwide. Our clinicians enjoy the stability of consistent referrals and a meaningful caseload, allowing you to focus on what matters most: making a real difference in students' lives.

We're seeking compassionate, licensed mental health clinicians to provide teletherapy to students ages 11-24 throughout California. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while working alongside schools, families, and community partners to help students thrive. Every session you lead has the power to change a young person's trajectory—and that's just the beginning of the impact you'll make.

Compensation & Benefits

$70–$85 per session, plus guaranteed pay for no-shows and late cancellations. Bilingual clinicians earn an additional $5 per session
Flexible & Manageable Caseload: Minimum of just 5 sessions per week—perfect for work-life balance

Flexibility & Clinical Support

Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in the U.S.
Flexible Schedule: Set your hours Monday–Friday, 3–8 PM PST, with optional weekend availability from 9 AM–5 PM PST.
Administrative Support: We handle billing, credentialing, and scheduling—so you can focus on care
Supportive Clinical Community: Peer consultation, collaborative networks, and team discussions
Professional Development: Continuing education credits and ongoing training

Role & Responsibilities

Foster strong, supportive relationships with students to create a safe therapeutic environment
Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to students ages 11–24 experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers

Qualifications

Licensed Professional with LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP credentials in the State of California
Passion for youth mental health: Demonstrated commitment to providing culturally responsive, equitable care that honors diverse backgrounds and experiences
Experience working with teens and youth ages 11-24 in clinical or school settings
Comfortable with telehealth: Experience providing telehealth services

Our Commitment to Diversity

Daybreak Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to serve students from all backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from people of all races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and veteran status.