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Open Mind Health
San Diego, California · Remote OK

Fully Licensed Therapist (Anxiety & Depression) – Remote California – 1099 (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist)

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Listed compensation

$70-$80/hr

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Job Description

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist) – Anxiety, Depression & Mood Disorders – Remote California

100% Remote- Must Hold an Active California License | $70–$80/Hour | 1099 Independent Contractor | Flexible Schedule | 20+ Hours/Week

Open Mind Health (OMH) is expanding and actively recruiting fully licensed California therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or licensed Psychologist [PsyD/PhD]) with experience supporting clients experiencing anxiety, depression, mood concerns, stress, burnout, emotional regulation challenges, and major life transitions.

This is a 100% remote telehealth opportunity offering $70–$80/hour, flexible scheduling, and a minimum commitment of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability.

Applicants may reside outside California. Active, unrestricted California clinical licensure is required, as this position serves clients located in California. We are not currently accepting associate-level applicants for this role.

About Open Mind Health

Open Mind Health specializes in serving diverse and underserved populations through culturally affirming, evidence-guided virtual care. Our approach recognizes that one size does not fit all. Providers work with clients to develop individualized treatment approaches that consider their experiences, cultural identity, history, and overall well-being.

Our providers have the opportunity to work across 21 customized Wellness Tracks designed around a wide range of clinical needs, life experiences, and diverse populations. Areas include ADHD, addiction, trauma and PTSD, depression and anxiety, relationships and family therapy, LGBTQIA+ care, culturally focused care, and specialized support across different life stages and populations.

Explore our 21 Wellness Tracks

We embrace traditional evidence-based therapies alongside innovative and holistic approaches, including integrative medicine and expressive and experiential therapies where appropriate.

Open Mind Health Has Been Recognized As

  • Business Fortune – 30 Best Companies of the Year (2025)
  • MedHealth Review – Top 10 Telecare Innovators (2024)

What You'll Do

Provide virtual psychotherapy to California clients experiencing anxiety, depression, mood concerns, chronic stress, burnout, and life transitions

Assess client needs and develop individualized treatment plans based on presenting concerns and treatment goals

Utilize evidence-guided therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT-informed interventions, mindfulness-based strategies, and other appropriate modalities

Help clients develop coping skills, emotional regulation strategies, resilience, and tools for managing anxiety and depressive symptoms

Deliver culturally responsive, client-centered care tailored to each client's experiences, background, and goals

  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with the broader care team as appropriate
  • Practice within applicable professional, licensing, ethical, and regulatory requirements

Why Join Open Mind Health?

  • Flexible Remote Practice
  • 100% remote
  • Minimum commitment of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability
  • Flexible scheduling, with the option to offer early morning, evening, and/or weekend availability based on your preferences
  • Practice Support
  • Focus more of your time on clinical care with support from OMH, including:
  • Established referral network
  • Billing support
  • Administrative resources
  • Telehealth technology infrastructure

Meaningful Clinical Work

Work with diverse client populations while delivering personalized, evidence-based care that creates lasting change.

Professional Visibility

Providers have opportunities to contribute to blogs, webinars, podcasts, and media features while increasing their professional visibility through publications such as Psychology Today, Forbes, and Vogue. Explore our Media & Education features.

Required Qualifications

Active, unrestricted California license as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or licensed Psychologist (PsyD/PhD)

Strong Clinical Assessment and Psychotherapy Skills

  • Experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, mood concerns, stress, and/or related mental health needs
  • Commitment to evidence-based and evidence-guided care
  • Comfortable using technology and telehealth platforms
  • Passion for providing culturally responsive, client-centered care
  • Ability to maintain a minimum of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience treating anxiety disorders and depressive disorders
  • Experience with CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness-based interventions, or other evidence-based therapeutic approaches
  • Experience supporting clients with stress, burnout, emotional regulation, and major life transitions
  • Telehealth experience
  • Licensure in multiple states
  • Membership in Social Work, Counseling, MFT, or PSYPACT compacts, where applicable
  • Additional language proficiency (Spanish is highly desirable)
  • Experience working with diverse or underserved populations
  • Compensation & Engagement Type
  • $70–$80/hour
  • 1099 Independent Contractor

Compensation within the posted range is based on relevant clinical expertise, years of experience, and licensure.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're a fully licensed California therapist passionate about helping clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, mood challenges, and life transitions through personalized, culturally responsive, and evidence-guided care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today. Qualified applicants will be invited to an introductory interview with our team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide virtual psychotherapy to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and mood disorders while developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with the care team and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with ethical and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Must hold an active, unrestricted California license as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psychologist. Requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability and experience in evidence-based therapeutic modalities.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionTreatment planningCulturally responsive careMental health counselingEvidence-based practice

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 15% have no call, 83% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Fully Licensed Therapist (Anxiety & Depression) – Remote California – 1099 (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist) at Open Mind Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work (Counseling) — ranked against 236 active Social Work (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

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