Remote Mental Health Therapist – LCSW/LPCC/LMFT (W-2, CA)
Is $55k–115k competitive?
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Daybreak Health as a Remote Mental Health Therapist – LCSW/LPCC/LMFT (W-2, CA) in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- based individual teletherapy to students ages 11–24 experiencing mild
- moderate mental health conditions Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers
Requirements
- of 25 weekly time slots with at least 17 completed sessions per week (averaged monthly) to retain base salary and.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $55,000 to $115,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Daybreak Health as a Remote Mental Health Therapist – LCSW/LPCC/LMFT (W-2, CA).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote Mental Health Therapist – LCSW/LPCC/LMFT (W-2, CA) at Daybreak Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% of all Social Work psychologist 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 — Psychologist Career Context
This Social Work position at Daybreak Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
Remote psychologist 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.
Compensation Analysis
Daybreak Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $55k to $115k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote psychologist 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 ($55k–$115k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.0/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Teletherapy, LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, LP Credentials, Evidence-Based Care, Culturally Responsive Care, Working With Youth. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves fostering supportive relationships with students aged 11-24 to create a safe therapeutic environment and delivering evidence-based individual teletherapy for mild-to-moderate mental health conditions. Clinicians will also provide psychoeducation to parents and caregivers while coll...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Mental Health Days, 401(k) Plan, Malpractice Insurance. 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 psychologist jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (5)
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)
Manageable workload (Workload control ↓ exhaustion)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows strong burnout protection across lifestyle and workplace culture factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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