Remote Therapist (LCSW / LPC / LMFT) - California lic. required

5 days ago
California — RemoteStarting at $85,000Full TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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

Outpatient TherapyInitial EvaluationsTreatment PlanningTelehealthCrisis ServicesBehavioral HealthPatient CareeClinicalWorks
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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.

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About Iris Telehealth for Providers

Mental Health Care
Austin, Texas
2-5

Benefits & Perks

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)
10.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 1%

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