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Headlight
California · Remote OK

Licensed Clinical Therapist - California Licensed

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$111k

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Job Description

Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it’s a movement. A movement that exists on the front lines of the mental health crisis, transforming the way people access care and the way clinicians deliver it.

In order to help people in their time of need and ensure that every person who comes to us has options, we are transparent about our capabilities, treatments, and coverage, we champion innovation, and we leverage our rich data to continuously implement better ways of delivering care. Our mission is simple but powerful: Improving lives, one session at a time.

Our highly skilled and principled clinical team enjoys autonomy and institutional support so they can put their focus where it should be: on improving patient outcomes. Our clinicians want to do more than help individual clients, so they work to affect the system as a whole, elevating standards of care so that their efforts reverberate far beyond what they could do in private practice.

As the most trusted behavioral health partner in the Western U.S., we’ve established deep relationships that give us unparalleled access, interoperability, and first-priority referrals. This exclusivity, combined with our best-in-class coordinated care and feedback loops, results in superior outcomes and cost savings.

Our services are convenient, accessible, and expert, combining personalized client engagement with advanced technology to enhance, not replace, human connection. Indeed, we hold that human-to-human relationships are indispensable, so from the match to the session to the time between sessions, we provide whole person care so nobody falls through the cracks and there is a brighter path forward for all.

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Our Clinicians Chose Headlight Because…

Clinician Led Expertise: Headlight was founded and led by clinicians. Our Clinical Leadership team is at the forefront of every decision we make.

Admin Work on Autopilot: We handle insurance, billing, and marketing so you can focus on what you love – seeing clients.

Innovative Technology: By using Blueprint AI to capture session notes, clinicians can focus less on documentation and more on meaningful client interaction and connection

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

Clinical Support: Consult with our Clinical Consult Groups or schedule case consultations with our leading clinician.

Clinical Autonomy: You have the autonomy to make decisions about patient care and treatment while having the backing and guidance of our experienced Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists for case consultations.

Collaborative Teams: Be a part of a collaborative team environment and a supportive community. Our clinicians are separated into small teams of 10 to 12, with a licensed clinical lead for assistance. You’re never alone in your journey.

  • Our Pillars
  • Make things easier.
  • Forge genuine connections.
  • Elevate the standard.

Headlight by the Numbers

Access: The typical wait time to see a W2 Clinician is 4 weeks, Headlight significantly reduces this to an average of 8.9 days to see a W2 Clinician, with 80% of clients being seen within two weeks.

Retention and Therapeutic Relationships: Industry data indicates approximately 70% of clients return for a second therapy session. Headlight boasts a 92% return rate, reflecting Headlights ability to match clients to the right clinician.

Continuity of care: Of Clients who attend at least four sessions, only 36% continue with the same clinician in the broader industry. Headlight surpasses this with a 94% continuity rate.

Client Engagement and Attendance: Industry average for clients attending their first scheduled appointment is 65%. Headlight improves upon this with an 81% attendance rate, indicating effective initial engagement strategies.

  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • 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

Qualifications

  • Minimum requirement of 12 months in a clinical setting after you have become fully licensed.
  • 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.

  • 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

  • W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
  • Base Salary and monthly Bonus based on billed hours
  • CEU support which includes earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
  • Vacation, Sick, Holiday
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services, resources, and support to help you navigate personal or professional challenges.
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution
  • Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities
  • Convenient work from home or hybrid options
  • Flexible schedule

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$90,000 - $111,080 a year

The above compensation represents our total yearly compensation. Total yearly compensation is equal to our base salary of $90,000 plus Headlight's monthly billed hour bonus.

  • Est. Total Yearly Compensation at 25 billed hour units- $96,000
  • Est. Total Yearly Compensation at 27 billed hour units- $102,032
  • Est. Total Yearly Compensation at 30 billed hour units- $111,080

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If you need any accommodations for your interview please email HR@headlight.health prior to scheduling.

Not meeting all the requirements? Research indicates that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented individuals are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. We are committed to cultivating a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace.

If you're enthusiastic about this position but your previous experience doesn't precisely match every qualification listed, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application. You could be the ideal candidate for this role or others!

Headlight is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and seeks to create a working environment reflective of this commitment. We seek to provide a diverse clinician base to support the diversity of our clients. Headlight supports and respects diversity of people, culture, and ideas throughout our organization. Headlight thrives to be a welcoming, diverse and discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.

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Job Postings on Indeed and other job boards may post with total compensation (base + bonus). For the exact base salary range please check our website or our job-site

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will establish rapport with patients to diagnose and treat mental health disorders through individualized treatment plans. They will conduct regular counseling sessions, perform ongoing progress assessments, and coordinate with families when necessary.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health counselingClinical diagnosisTreatment planningPatient assessmentCrisis interventionElectronic health recordsCase managementCollaborationTime managementTherapeutic rapportClinical consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Therapist - California Licensed at Headlight a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,062 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Headlight ranks #1 of 12 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds gold-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 86/100, 12 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
46% this job
CME allowance
28% this job
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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About Headlight

Mental Health Care
San Diego, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
CEU Support
Vacation, Sick, Holiday
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company contribution
Credentialing Support
Training and Development
Flexible Schedule