Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - California

3 days ago

California — Remote$90,000 - $105,080 a yearFull TimeClinical Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Headlight as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – Remote, $90K+ in California. Join a team that’s transforming mental healthcare. Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is more than a company: it’s a movement.

Key Responsibilities

Must have demonstrated experience in utilizing electronic health record systems efficiently to manage patient data, document clinical information, and access patient histories.

implement better ways of delivering care.

provide industry-leading benefits, sick leave, 401(k) contributions, and more.

provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary Conduct ongoing assessments of patient.

Requirements

Minimum requirement of 12 months in a clinical setting after you have become fully licensed.

Master’s Level Degree or higher (Required) in related fields Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LMFT or Psychologist license (license based on office location).

Applicants without a valid, active license will not be considered.

We are currently not hiring associate/intern level therapists.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $90,000 - $105,080 a year

Signing bonus: $1.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Remote position - work from anywhere.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Headlight in California.

Key Skills

Mental health counselingClinical diagnosisTreatment planningPatient assessmentCrisis interventionElectronic Health Record (EHR) proficiencyNextGenCase consultationDocumentationCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaborationPatient rapport buildingOutreachReferral managementComputer literacy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - California at Headlight a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Headlight is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote physician positions in Clinical Psychology have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Headlight lists compensation for this physician position at $90k to $105k annually.

This is in line with the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals.

Location & Logistics

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Transparent compensation ($90k–$105k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health counseling, Clinical diagnosis, Treatment planning, Patient assessment, Crisis intervention, Electronic Health Record (EHR) proficiency, NextGen, Case consultation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician will establish rapport with patients to diagnose mental health disorders and create individualized treatment plans. They will also conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress and coordinate care through outreach and family involvement.

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Base Salary + Monthly Bonus, CEU Support (CEU Days and Reimbursements), Vacation, Sick, Holiday, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) with Company Contribution, Credentialing Support, Training and Development. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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