Remote Mental Health Therapist – LCSW/LPCC/LMFT/LP (1099, California)

Transform Youth Mental Health with Daybreak Health

Overview

Join our mission to make quality mental healthcare accessible to every student who needs it. At Daybreak Health, you'll be part of a movement dedicated to removing barriers to care and empowering young people to thrive emotionally and mentally.

We partner with over 60 school districts—including Kaiser Permanente—reaching more than one million students nationwide. Our clinicians enjoy the stability of consistent referrals and a meaningful caseload, allowing you to focus on what matters most: making a real difference in students' lives.

We're seeking compassionate, licensed mental health clinicians to provide teletherapy to students ages 11-24 throughout California. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while working alongside schools, families, and community partners to help students thrive. Every session you lead has the power to change a young person's trajectory—and that's just the beginning of the impact you'll make.

Compensation & Benefits

• $75–$95 per session, plus guaranteed pay for no-shows and late cancellations.
• Flexible & Growing Caseload: We're looking for clinicians who can offer strong weekly availability to meet the high demand from students who need care. While 5 sessions per week is the minimum, we encourage clinicians to provide 10+ sessions per week, and we'll work with you to build toward a full, consistent caseload as you settle in.
• Independent Contractor (1099) Flexibility: Work on your own terms, with the freedom to build a caseload and schedule that fits your lifestyle and career goals.

Flexibility & Clinical Support

• Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Flexible Schedule: Set your hours Monday–Friday, 3–8 PM PST, with optional weekends 9 AM–5 PM PST. You can also work around your client's schedule too — though most students love after-school sessions, so sticking close to this window is a great way to keep your caseload full!
• Administrative Support: We handle billing, credentialing, and scheduling—so you can focus on care.
• Supportive Clinical Community: Peer consultation, collaborative networks, and team discussions.
• Professional Development: Continuing education credits, paid clinical consultation, and ongoing training.

Role & Responsibilities

• Foster strong, supportive relationships with teens to create a safe therapeutic environment.
• Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to clients ages 11–24 experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health conditions.
• Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional with LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP credentials in the State of California.
• Passion for youth mental health: Demonstrated commitment to providing culturally responsive, equitable care that honors diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Experience working with teens and youth ages 11-24 in clinical or school settings.
• Comfortable with telehealth: Experience providing telehealth services.

Please note: This role is open to fully licensed clinicians only; associate and provisionally licensed clinicians are not eligible.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Daybreak Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to serve students from all backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from people of all races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and veteran status.