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Portland, Oregon · Remote OK

CA Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Remote)

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$100k

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Job Description

The Psychotherapist is a pivotal contributor in the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based clinical care to individuals participating in outpatient programs. This master’s-level clinician is responsible for providing individual and group therapy, conducting comprehensive intake assessments, and ensuring the timely completion of clinical documentation to maintain continuity of care.

This remote role is ideally suited for an experienced (2+ years post licensure), highly compassionate clinician with a robust foundation in protocol-driven, evidence-based therapeutic modalities and a commitment to assisting patients in managing acute mental health conditions within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical setting.

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

Deliver individual and group psychotherapy services to patients in outpatient settings, utilizing empirically supported treatment approaches.

  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team to formulate and execute individualized treatment plans.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in strict compliance with all legal, ethical, and organizational standards.
  • Participate actively in scheduled clinical supervision, consultation sessions, and team meetings.
  • Adhere to structured therapy protocols and programmatic models of care to ensure clinical consistency and excellence.
  • Respond effectively to clinical crises and strictly observe established risk-management procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work
  • Current independent clinical licensure in the state of California (LCSW or LMFT)
  • Prior clinical experience in Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), hospital, or medical center environments is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based treatments for mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders.
  • Proficiency in utilizing telehealth platforms and conducting remote clinical work.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and clinical documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience managing acute psychiatric presentations, including crisis intervention and safety planning.
  • Ability to work autonomously while effectively contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Company Mission & Vision

We are the future of brain health, integrating care delivery, technological innovation, and research breakthroughs to enhance the understanding of brain biology and to diagnose, treat, and ultimately cure brain disorders across all stages of life.

Who We Are

Salma Health is reimagining brain healthcare by building a comprehensive, end-to-end brain health system that integrates advanced diagnostics, rapid-acting interventions, and continuous care coordination under one roof.

Our multidisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, therapists, and technologists collaborate to deliver personalized, compassionate care. By leveraging real-world data and precision brain health research, we deliver measurable, evidence-based outcomes at scale.

Headquartered in California, Salma Health is expanding access to innovative brain health services across the U.S., beginning with clinics in San Diego, Orange County, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation structure for this position includes:

  • $90,000 - $100,000 annually (FT)
  • We reserve the right to modify benefit offerings at any time, in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Work Authorization

Sponsorship for employment authorization may be considered on a case-by-case basis, contingent upon the specific role and the qualifications of the candidate.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

We are unequivocally committed to fostering a workplace environment that is inclusive, respectful, and entirely free from discrimination. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and base employment decisions solely on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law.

In adherence to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Should a reasonable accommodation be required during the application or hiring process, please contact us directly; we are prepared to assist.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess current independent clinical licensure in California as an LCSW or LMFT. At least two years of post-licensure experience in clinical environments such as IOP or PHP is required, along with expertise in evidence-based therapeutic modalities.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual therapyEvidence-based treatmentMood disordersAnxiety disordersMultidisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates CA Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Remote) at Salma Health a 6.1 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 7,918 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Counselor Career Context

Salma Health ranks #3 of 15 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds gold-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 86/100, 11 active listings.

Of the 45 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 91% are remote, 20% have no call, 69% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,918 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$90k–$100kMental Health Therapy median $88k (middle half $73k–$103k)129 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 91% remote · 20% no call · 69% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 15% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Salma Healthgold tier, 86/100 · #3 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index11 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,918 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

39 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
44%
CME allowance
15%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 50% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,918 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Salma Health

Mental Health Care
San Mateo, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Remote work
Visa sponsorship may be considered