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California · Remote OK

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) - $75-$95/Session, Work with Youth

Counselor 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$75-$95/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Earn up to $95 per session helping California youth thrive!

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.

Please note: This role is open to therapists who are fully licensed in California only; associate and provisionally licensed therapists are not eligible.

  • 1099 Independent Contractor
  • Our new tiered pay structure rewards clinicians who want to grow their caseload, with no cap on your earnings:
  • $75–$90 per session, based on weekly caseload volume
  • Paid intake assessments
  • Paid no-shows and late cancellations
  • $5 Bilingual session differential available for every session
  • $340 paid onboarding training stipend
  • Free continuing education credits year-round
  • Malpractice insurance included
  • Biweekly pay — Daybreak handles all billing
  • Flexible caseload: Start with just 5 sessions per week, see as many clients as you'd like

The more clients you see, the more you earn. A clinician seeing 20+ sessions per week can build a meaningful income stream without the administrative burden of running a private practice.

  • 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
  • Administrative Support: We handle billing, credentialing, and scheduling—so you can focus on care
  • Supportive Clinical Community: Peer consultation, collaborative networks, and team discussions
  • Professional Development: Continuing education credits and ongoing training
  • Role & Responsibilities
  • Foster strong, supportive relationships with youth to create a safe therapeutic environment
  • Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to youth 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 California 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to youth ages 11-24 experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health conditions. Collaborate with schools, families, and community partners to foster supportive therapeutic environments and provide psychoeducation to caregivers.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Youth CounselingClinical AssessmentCulturally Responsive CareCase Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) - $75-$95/Session, Work with Youth at Daybreak Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,033 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Daybreak Health holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 86/100, 15 active listings.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% are remote, 18% have no call, 66% require no weekends — this position is remote.

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401k / retirement match
94%
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

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  • No weekends
  • Remote
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About Daybreak Health

Mental Health Care
Remote
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid intake assessments
Paid no-shows and late cancellations
$5 Bilingual session differential
$340 paid onboarding training stipend
Free continuing education credits
Malpractice insurance included
Biweekly pay
Flexible caseload