Remote Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LPCC, LMFT (1099 or W2, CA)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Daybreak Health as a Remote Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LPCC, LMFT (1099 or W2, CA) in United States. Overview Help transform youth mental healthcare. Daybreak Health partners with 100+ school districts and Kaiser Permanente to deliver teletherapy to students ages 11-24 across California.
Key Responsibilities
- based individual teletherapy to students ages 11–24 with mild
- moderate mental health conditions Build trusted relationships with youth and families Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers
Requirements
- speed Internet connection Commitment to culturally responsive care and equity Role & Responsibilities Provide evidence
- based individual teletherapy to students ages 11–24 with mild
- moderate mental health conditions Build trusted relationships with youth and families Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers Minimum caseload: Varies by employment type. W
- time requires at least 25 time slots with a minimum of 17 completed sessions per week. 1099 contractors have a minimum of 5 sessions per week. Employment Type: Choose between W
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $55,000 to $115,000 annually.
Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday 3-8 PM, optional weekends 9am-5pm schedule.
- No weekends required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Daybreak Health as a Remote Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LPCC, LMFT (1099 or W2, CA).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Remote Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LPCC, LMFT (1099 or W2, CA) at Daybreak Health 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 social worker 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 — Social Worker Career Context
This Social Work position at Daybreak Health is open to social worker candidates.
Remote social worker 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 social worker position at $55k to $115k annually.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote social worker 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 (10.0/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Teletherapy, Clinical Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Youth Counseling, Family Therapy, Psychoeducation, Culturally Responsive Care, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to students aged 11-24 with mild-to-moderate mental health conditions. Build relationships with youth and families while providing psychoeducation to caregivers.
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Continuing Education Units, Supervisor Support, 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 social worker jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
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)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
10d ago
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