Remote Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) -1099 or W2

Daybreak Health • Full-time • Remote (Remote from California, United States) • $55,000 - $115,000 / year • 17h ago

Fast Facts

Join Daybreak Health as a Remote Mental Health Therapist providing teletherapy to students ages 11-24 in California, with a focus on evidence-based individual care and collaboration with families and schools.

Responsibilities: Provide evidence-based teletherapy to students, build relationships with students and families, and deliver psychoeducation to caregivers while maintaining a minimum weekly caseload depending on employment type.

Skills: Licensed in California as LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT, experience in clinical or school settings, strong telehealth skills, commitment to culturally responsive care.

Qualifications: Prefer candidates with experience working with youth and families and who can be available for at least 5 hours weekly during peak hours for 1099 contractors.

Location: This is a fully remote position available to candidates across California.

Compensation: $55000 - $115000 / Annually

Overview

Join our mission to revolutionize access to mental healthcare for students nationwide through innovative, school-based solutions. We currently partner with over 60 school districts, including Kaiser Permanente, reaching more than one million students across the U.S. Our clinicians benefit from a stable caseload and consistent referrals.

We are seeking licensed mental health clinicians to provide teletherapy services to students ages 11-24 throughout California. As a Remote Mental Health Therapist, you will deliver high-quality care while collaborating with schools, caregivers, and community partners to ensure student success.

Key Benefits

Competitive Compensation:W-2:$55,000–$115,000 annual (bi-weekly standardized payment)
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)
Caseload Commitment:We ask you to commit to a caseload of25 sessions per week, with a target minimum of17 completed sessions per week(averaged over the course of the month) to maintain your base salary and full benefits package.
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), bilingual pay, cross-license bonuses in states we are active in
Administrative support:We handle 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

Qualifications

Licensed Professional withLCSW,LPCC, orLMFTcredentials in theState of California
Experience 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
Availability for at least 5 hours weekly during peak hours (3-8 PM M-F) for 1099 contractors

Role & Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to students ages 11–24 with mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
Build trusted relationships with students 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:W-2 with full benefits OR 1099 Independent Contractor

Our Commitment to Diversity

Daybreak Health embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to equity and opportunity for all. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Daybreak Health, we embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equity and opportunity for all. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those from diverse communities such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, and socioeconomic background.