Remote Therapist (LCSW / LPC / LMFT) - California lic. required
Job Description
About the Role
Join Iris Telehealth for Providers as a Remote Therapist (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) – California License Required in United States. Position: Outpatient Therapist (LPC / LCSW / LMFT) - California license required Compensation: $85,000/year Location: Fully Remote – PST (U. S.
Key Responsibilities
- 40 hrs/wk in PST | Flexible Appointments: 60 minutes for initial evaluations, 30 minutes for follow
- up appointments Administrative time: 60 minutes per day Caseload: 6
- 8 clients scheduled per day Why Iris Telehealth? Mission
- Driven Work: At Iris Telehealth, our mission is at the heart of everything we do: increasing access to high
Requirements
- Proven experience in providing therapy services as an independently Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $85K
- 28 days PTO.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Remote position - work from anywhere.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Iris Telehealth for Providers as a Remote Therapist (LCSW/LPC/LMFT) – California License Required.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote Therapist (LCSW / LPC / LMFT) - California lic. required at Iris Telehealth for Providers a 10.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 1% of all Social Work counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
This Social Work position at Iris Telehealth for Providers is open to counselor candidates.
Licensed counselors and therapists are in high demand as mental health awareness grows, with telehealth platforms creating new opportunities for remote practice.
Remote counselor positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote counselor position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($85k–$85k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (10.0/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Outpatient Therapy, Initial Evaluations, Treatment Planning, Telehealth, Crisis Services, Behavioral Health, Patient Care, eClinicalWorks. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive initial evaluations and establish treatment plans for patients aged 5 and older. Provide virtual outpatient therapy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatry and case managers.
Benefits package: 4 weeks PTO, 8 flexible paid holidays, Annual CME budget, Office upgrade stipend, Health coverage (medical, dental, vision), 100% employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, Short- & long-term disability coverage (optional). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work counselor jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
5d ago
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