Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) - 1099 or W-2 Telehealth

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Overview Help transform youth mental healthcare. Daybreak Health partners with 100+ school districts and Kaiser Permanente to deliver teletherapy to students ages 11-24 across California.

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Licensed Professional with LCSW , LPCC , or LMFT credentials in the State of California Experience diagnosing, treatment planning, and working with youth and families in clinical or school settings Strong telehealth skills and reliable high-speed…

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HealthcarePsychiatrist

Help transform youth mental healthcare. Daybreak Health partners with 100+ school districts and Kaiser Permanente to deliver teletherapy to students ages 11-24 across California. We're hiring licensed California therapists (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) who want a stable caseload, consistent referrals, and the chance to make a real impact on student wellbeing. Choose between W-2 (full benefits) or 1099 (flexible contract). 100% remote.

You do not have to be based in California to be eligible for this position, but you must be a licensed California therapist. Associate therapists are not eligible for this position.

What We Offer

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✓Competitive Compensation: W-2: $55,000–$115,000 annual (bi-weekly standardized payment)

✓1099: $70–$85 per session (plus no-show & late-cancel pay)

✓Flexible Schedule: Set your hours Monday–Friday (3-8 PM) with optional weekends (9am-5pm)

✓W2 Caseload Commitment: W-2 clinicians carry a caseload of 25 weekly slots (Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm PST), with a target of 17 completed sessions per week averaged across the month. Daybreak provides consistent referrals and scheduling assistance to help you reach this target consistently.

✓Full Benefits (W-2): Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, CEUs, supervisor support Daybreak covers around 90% of medical premiums, and 100% of dental and vision premiums for W2 employees

✓Daybreak covers around 65% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for all eligible dependents

✓Choose between two comprehensive health plans: Kaiser and Anthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield)

✓Contract Perks (1099): Low weekly caseload minimum (5 sessions), CEUs, bilingual pay, cross-license bonuses in states we are active in

✓Administrative support: We provide consistent referrals, billing, credentialing, and scheduling so you can focus on care.

✓Fully Remote Role: Work from anywhere in the US with a reliable Internet connection

✓Professional Development: CE credits, malpractice insurance, and ongoing training opportunities

✓Supportive Clinical Community: Peer consultation, collaborative network, and team discussions

Requirements

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Licensed Professional with LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT credentials in the State of California
Experience diagnosing, treatment planning, and working with youth and families in clinical or school settings
Strong telehealth skills and reliable high-speed Internet connection
Commitment to culturally responsive care and equity

Responsibilities

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→Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to students ages 11–24 with mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
→Build trusted relationships with youth and families
→Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers

Minimum caseload: Varies by employment type. W-2 full-time requires at least 25 time slots with a minimum of 17 completed sessions per week. 1099 contractors have a minimum of 5 sessions per week.

Employment Type: Choose between W-2 with full benefits OR 1099 Independent Contractor

Daybreak Health embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to equity and opportunity for all. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

At Daybreak Health, we embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equity and opportunity for all. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those from diverse communities such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, and socioeconomic background.