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Pays $90k-$111k — Counselor market median is ~$90k (391 jobs)

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Headlight
California · Remote OK

Licensed Clinical Therapist - California Licensed

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 49m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Remote Licensed Clinical Therapist in California. $90K-$111K base plus bonus. Flexible schedule, work from home.

Join Headlight as a Licensed Clinical Therapist – Remote, Flexible Schedule in California. Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it’s a movement.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $90K - $111K
  • W-2 role with medical, dental and vision
  • CEU support including earned CEU days and reimbursements
  • Vacation, sick, holiday
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) plan with company contribution
  • Credentialing support, training and development

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers remote work flexibility. Work with Headlight in California.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will establish rapport with patients to diagnose and treat mental health disorders while creating individualized treatment plans. They will conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress and provide regular counseling sessions to adjust care as needed.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher and possess a full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist license in California. A minimum of 12 months of clinical experience post-licensure is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental health counselingClinical assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionDiagnostic skillsElectronic health recordsNextGenCase managementPatient rapportDocumentationCollaborationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementComputer literacy

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 391 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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

Mental Health Care
San Diego, California
201-500 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

W-2 role with medical, dental and vision
Base salary and monthly bonus based on billed hours
CEU support including earned CEU days and reimbursements
Vacation, sick, holiday
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing support, training and development
Work from home or hybrid options

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