Behavioral Health Therapist

Remote Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LP) | Youth & Adults | California Work from home in Bakersfield or anywhere in the U.S., see Kaiser Permanente members by video, and earn $75–$90 per session. Our Kaiser program has a 96% caseload fill rate, so referrals are consistent.

About the role Daybreak Health is a telehealth mental health company dedicated to providing access to quality care. This role is for our Kaiser Permanente program, where you can choose your preferred client population—youth/young adults (ages 11–24), adults (ages 18–60), or a mix of both—for video individual therapy.

Our team handles client matching and books their initial sessions according to your availability, so you can spend less time chasing referrals. Where you’ll work Fully remote. This role is open to clinicians licensed in California who can work from anywhere in the U.S., including Bakersfield, Delano, and Tehachapi.

No commute.

Pay and support (1099 independent contractor) $75–$90 per follow-up session (53+ mins), based on weekly volume Tiered rates for intakes and shorter sessions (30/45 mins), shared during your interview Paid no-shows and late cancellations $5 bilingual differential for eligible clinicians $340 paid onboarding stipend Free CE credits year-round and paid clinical consultation Malpractice insurance included Biweekly pay, with Daybreak handling all billing

Schedule

Set your own hours, Monday–Sunday, 8 am–8 pm Pacific Time (weekends optional).

Start with 5 sessions a week and see as many clients as you’d like A dedicated intake assistant handles initial scheduling and consent forms What you bring An active California license: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP Experience providing individual therapy, plus comfort with telehealth A commitment to culturally responsive, equitable care Associate and provisionally licensed clinicians aren’t eligible. Ready to join us? Apply today.