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Pays $70-$90/hr — Counselor market median is ~$109k (125 jobs)

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Headlight
California · Remote OK

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - California Licensed

CounselorFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist in California. $145.6K-$187.2K, flexible schedule, work from home.

Join Headlight as a Licensed Mental Health 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

  • Pay rate: $70 - $90/hour.
  • 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 and adjusting individualized treatment plans. They will also conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress and coordinate care with families and community resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher and possess a full, unencumbered clinical license such as LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist. A minimum of 12 months of post-licensure clinical experience is required, along with proficiency in electronic health records.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental health therapyDiagnostic assessmentTreatment planningCounselingClinical documentationElectronic health recordsNextGenCrisis interventionPatient engagementCase consultationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsComputer literacyBilingualTherapeutic relationships

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 125 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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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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