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Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote in CA

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$32.21-$48.32/hr

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

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Behavioral Health Clinician (Remote – California License Required)

Schedule: Full‑time, 32 hours/week Location: Fully Remote (Must work Pacific Time Zone)

Pay Range: $32.21 – $40.27/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), 13 Paid Holidays, PTO

Bilingual: Not required, but preferred

About the Role

MPG is seeking an experienced Behavioral Health Clinician to join our integrated primary care team. This fully remote position provides independent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with mental health and substance use conditions across outpatient, virtual, and primary care settings.

You will manage a complex patient panel, deliver evidence‑based psychotherapy, collaborate closely with primary care and psychiatry, and support junior behavioral health staff. Because most patients are located in California, an active, unrestricted California clinical license is required.

Clinicians deliver care through video visits, primarily in California, using evidence‑based symptom‑management models.

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How will you make an impact & Requirements

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Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and establish DSM‑5‑TR diagnoses
  • Develop individualized treatment plans for diverse mental health and substance use conditions
  • Provide individual and group psychotherapy using evidence‑based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, and problem‑solving therapy
  • Manage patient risk through safety assessments, crisis intervention, and higher‑level‑of‑care coordination
  • Partner with psychiatry, primary care, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver integrated, whole‑person care
  • Participate in clinical quality initiatives, case consultations, peer review, and outcomes monitoring
  • Mentor Behavioral Health Consultants and junior clinical staff
  • Maintain timely, accurate EHR documentation in compliance with licensing and regulatory standards
  • Coordinate with psychiatric consultants and PCPs to manage patient panels and communicate recommendations
  • Deliver virtual care aligned with evidence‑based symptom‑management models

What You Bring

  • Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
  • Active, unrestricted California license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or equivalent)
  • Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states
  • 3+ years post‑licensure providing psychotherapy across diverse populations
  • Advanced training or competency in at least one evidence‑based modality (CBT, DBT, ACT, MI, PST, trauma‑focused therapy, etc.)
  • Experience with high‑acuity situations including crisis intervention and safety planning
  • Strong EHR documentation skills and familiarity with regulatory and payor requirements
  • Ability to work independently across multiple care settings with minimal supervision
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and comfort managing complex cases
  • Ability to work Pacific Time Zone hours

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k)
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Generous PTO
  • Fully remote role with schedule flexibility
  • Collaborative, integrated care environment
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth

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Compensation Range

  • $32.21 to
  • $48.32

The anticipated base salary range represents the Company's good-faith estimate of the compensation it reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher in a relevant field and possess an active, unrestricted California clinical license. At least 3 years of post-licensure experience providing psychotherapy and proficiency in evidence-based modalities are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Biopsychosocial assessmentTreatment planningCase managementRisk management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinician - Remote in CA at Vera Whole Health 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 8,029 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 34% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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401k / retirement match
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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About Vera Whole Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sandy, Utah
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k)
13 Paid Holidays
Generous PTO
Fully remote role with schedule flexibility
Collaborative, integrated care environment
Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth