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Open Mind Health
Stockton, California · Remote OK

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist) – Remote California – 1099

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$70-$80/hr

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Job Description

Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist) – Remote California

100% Remote- Must Hold an Active California License | $70–$80/Hour | 1099 Independent Contractor | Flexible Schedule | 20+ Hours/Week

Open Mind Health (OMH) is expanding and actively recruiting fully licensed California therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or licensed Psychologist [PsyD/PhD]) to provide virtual mental health care as 1099 independent contractors.

This is a 100% remote telehealth opportunity offering $70–$80/hour, flexible scheduling, and a minimum commitment of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability.

Please note: Applicants may reside outside California. Active, unrestricted California clinical licensure is required, as this position serves clients located in California. We are not currently accepting associate-level applicants for this role.

About Open Mind Health

Open Mind Health specializes in serving diverse and underserved populations through culturally affirming, evidence-guided virtual care. Our approach recognizes that one size does not fit all. Providers work with clients to develop individualized treatment approaches that consider their experiences, cultural identity, history, and overall well-being.

Our providers have the opportunity to work across 21 customized Wellness Tracks designed around a wide range of clinical needs, life experiences, and diverse populations. Areas include ADHD, addiction, trauma and PTSD, depression and anxiety, relationships and family therapy, LGBTQIA+ care, culturally focused care, and specialized support across different life stages and populations.

Explore our 21 Wellness Tracks

We embrace traditional evidence-based therapies alongside innovative and holistic approaches, including integrative medicine and expressive and experiential therapies where appropriate.

Open Mind Health Has Been Recognized As

  • Business Fortune – 30 Best Companies of the Year (2025)
  • MedHealth Review – Top 10 Telecare Innovators (2024)

What You'll Do

  • Provide virtual psychotherapy to clients through our telehealth platform
  • Assess client needs and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Deliver evidence-guided, culturally responsive, client-centered care
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation
  • Collaborate with the broader care team as appropriate
  • Practice within applicable professional, licensing, and regulatory requirements

Why Join Open Mind Health?

  • Flexible Remote Practice
  • 100% remote
  • Minimum commitment of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability
  • Flexible scheduling, with the option to offer early morning, evening, and/or weekend availability based on your preferences
  • Practice Support
  • Focus more of your time on clinical care with support from OMH, including:
  • Established referral network
  • Billing support
  • Administrative resources
  • Telehealth technology infrastructure

Meaningful Clinical Work

Work with diverse client populations while delivering personalized, evidence-based care that creates lasting change.

Professional Visibility

Providers have opportunities to contribute to blogs, webinars, podcasts, and media features while increasing their professional visibility through publications such as Psychology Today, Forbes, and Vogue. Explore our Media & Education features.

Required Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted California license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or licensed Psychologist [PsyD/PhD])
  • Strong clinical skills and commitment to evidence-based care
  • Comfortable using technology and telehealth platforms
  • Passion for providing culturally responsive, client-centered care
  • Ability to maintain a minimum of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability

Preferred Qualifications

  • Telehealth experience
  • Licensure in multiple states
  • Membership in Social Work, Counseling, MFT, or PSYPACT compacts
  • Additional language proficiency (Spanish is highly desirable)
  • Experience working with diverse or underserved populations
  • Compensation & Engagement Type
  • $70–$80/hour
  • 1099 Independent Contractor

Compensation within the posted range is based on relevant clinical expertise, years of experience, and licensure.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're a fully licensed California therapist passionate about helping clients thrive through innovative, holistic, and evidence-guided care and looking for a flexible, remote opportunity to provide meaningful virtual mental health care, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today. Qualified applicants will be invited to an introductory interview with our team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide virtual psychotherapy to clients through a telehealth platform while developing individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with the care team and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an active, unrestricted California clinical license such as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or a Psychologist (PsyD/PhD). A minimum commitment of 20 hours of recurring weekly availability is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment planningEvidence-based practiceCulturally responsive careMental health assessmentCrisis interventionCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, Psychologist) – Remote California – 1099 at Open Mind Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work (Counseling) — ranked against 210 active Social Work (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 10% have no call, 78% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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  • No weekends
  • Remote
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About Open Mind Health

Mental Health Care
United States
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% Remote
Flexible Scheduling
Established Referral Network
Billing Support
Administrative Resources
Telehealth Technology Infrastructure
Professional Visibility Opportunities