Licensed Mental Health Counselor - San Francisco - Affiliate
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor - San Francisco - Affiliate
- Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
- Department: Clinical
- Employment Type: Freelance
- Location: San Francisco
- Description
- Job Title: Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Contract Type: Affiliate Contractor
- Work Type: On-Site
Work Hours
Flexible to fit your schedule, day shift coverage
Role Overview
Are you a Licensed Mental Health Counselor looking to make a real difference in a fast-paced, growing Trust & Safety industry? Zevo Health is a global leader committed to supporting the mental well-being of content moderators and Trust & Safety professionals. As we expand, we’re seeking passionate and qualified affiliates to join our team.
In this role, you'll provide group well-being interventions on our client's site. You’ll use evidence-based practices such as CBT, ACT, and SFBT to support clients in managing the unique psychological challenges they face in their work environments. You'll be an integral part of helping professionals in the online content industry build resilience and cope with stress.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate in-person and group well-being interventions aimed at enhancing resilience and fostering healthy working relationships.
- Implement short-term, solution-focused group interventions like CBT, ACT, and SFBT.
- Deliver experiential, interactive group interventions focused on active engagement and real-time skills application
- Complete all associated administrative tasks in a timely and accurate manner
- Assess and manage clinical risks, ensuring the well-being of clients.
- Facilitate creative sessions utilizing mediums such as art, movement, music, food and culture.
- Maintain timely, clear and accurate case notes and track session data.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with the clinical team.
- Collaborate with the Clinical Team Lead and adhere to professional and ethical guidelines.
- Stay informed about the latest developments in Trust & Safety to ensure best practices.
Complete all required administrative tasks, documentation, and reporting accurately and within required timeframes.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Master’s degree in counseling, psychology, psychotherapy, social work or a related field from an accredited institution.
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
Licensed Psychologist (PSY) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
Additional training in short-term, solution-focused therapy is a plus.
Certification in suicide risk assessment (e. g., SafeTALK, ASIST) preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Fluent in Spanish would be an advantage but not mandatory.
- Strong data management and administrative skills.
- Ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
- Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s degree in a counseling-related field and at least 3 years of clinical experience. Candidates must hold a valid clinical license such as PSY, LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or be a registered associate.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
In California, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$76k (43 salary observations; 118 listings), vs ~$76k nationally (580 salary observations; 2,225 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 25% in mental health counselor (lmhc) | ranked against 209 Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| California vs national | $76k median in California | $76k nationally (−1%)43 state / 580 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in California | 30 active | 786 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 28% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 323 in the last 30 days | 218 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | −10.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor - San Francisco - Affiliate at Zevo Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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