Licensed Therapist – Adult Psychotherapy – Remote California – 1099 (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist)
Listed compensation
$70-$80/hr
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Job Description
Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist) – Adult Psychotherapy – 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]) interested in providing virtual psychotherapy primarily to adult clients.
This opportunity is well suited for clinicians experienced in supporting adults with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, stress, relationships, identity, grief, life transitions, and other behavioral health needs.
This is a 100% remote telehealth opportunity offering $70–$80/hour, flexible scheduling, and a minimum commitment of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability.
Please note: 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 individual psychotherapy primarily to adult clients
- Assess client needs and develop individualized treatment plans
- Support clients presenting with a range of behavioral health and life concerns
- Deliver evidence-guided, culturally responsive, client-centered care
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
- Collaborate with the broader care team as appropriate
- Practice within applicable professional, licensing, 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 (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or licensed Psychologist [PsyD/PhD])
- Strong clinical skills and commitment to evidence-based 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 Providing Psychotherapy to Adult Clients
- Experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, or other common adult behavioral health needs
- Telehealth experience
- Licensure in multiple states
- Additional language proficiency; Spanish is highly desirable
- Experience working with diverse or underserved populations
- Membership in Social Work, Counseling, MFT, or PSYPACT compacts, where applicable
- 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 adult clients thrive through innovative, holistic, and evidence-guided care and looking for a flexible, remote opportunity to provide meaningful virtual mental health 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 individual psychotherapy to adult clients while developing and implementing individualized treatment plans. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based mental health services.
Requirements
Must hold an active, unrestricted California clinical license such as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or a licensed Psychologist (PsyD/PhD). Candidates must be comfortable with telehealth technology and commit to a minimum of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist – Adult Psychotherapy – 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 (Psychologist) — ranked against 44 active Social Work (Psychologist) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Social Work — Psychologist Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 33% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
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