Remote Mental Health Therapist – LCSW/LPCC/LMFT (W-2, California)

Daybreak Health • Full-time • Remote (Remote from California, United States) • $55,000 - $115,000 / year • 7h ago

Fast Facts

Join Daybreak Health as a Remote Mental Health Therapist, providing compassionate teletherapy to youth in California. This role empowers clinicians to support students' emotional and mental well-being while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Responsibilities: Deliver evidence-based individual teletherapy, build supportive relationships with students, and provide psychoeducation to parents.

Skills: Licensed Professional with LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP credentials; experience with telehealth services; commitment to youth mental health and culturally responsive care.

Qualifications: Fully licensed clinicians only; prior experience working with youth aged 11-24 in clinical or school settings is preferred.

Location: This job is fully remote but you must be located in California.

Compensation: $55000 - $115000 / Annually

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.

Salary & Benefits Package

Competitive Salary: $55,000–$115,000 annually with reliable bi-weekly pay
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Daybreak covering 90% of medical premiums and 100% of dental and vision for employees, plus 65% for eligible dependents. Choose between Kaiser and Anthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield) health plans
Generous Time Off: 60 hours of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and 4 mental health days annually
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan to support your financial future
Professional Protection & Growth: Malpractice insurance and continuing education credits (CEUs)

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
Manageable Caseload: Minimum of 25 weekly time slots with at least 17 completed sessions per week (averaged monthly) to retain base salary and benefits
Admin Support: We handle billing, credentialing, and scheduling—so you can focus on care
Clinical Community: Access to peer consultation, collaborative networks, and team discussions

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

Please note: This role is open to fully licensed clinicians only; associate and provisionally licensed clinicians are not eligible.

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.