Description
Join our mission to revolutionize access to mental healthcare for students nationwide through innovative, school-based solutions. We currently partner with over 60 school districts, including Kaiser Permanente, reaching more than one million students across the U.S. Our clinicians benefit from a stable caseload and consistent referrals.
We are seeking licensed mental health clinicians to provide teletherapy services to students ages 11-24 throughout California. As a Remote Mental Health Therapist, you will deliver high-quality care while collaborating with schools, caregivers, and community partners to ensure student success.
Key Benefits
- Competitive Compensation:
- 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)
- Caseload Commitment: 5 to 30 clients a week, your choice. We've found that clinicians with a caseload of 10 clients a week is a sweet spot!
- Contract Perks (1099): Low weekly caseload minimum (5 sessions), bilingual pay, cross-license bonuses in states we are active in
- Administrative support: We handle 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
Qualifications
- Licensed Professional with LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT credentials in the State of California
- Experience 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
- Availability for at least 5 hours weekly during peak hours (3-8 PM M-F) for 1099 contractors
Role & Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to students ages 11–24 with mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
- Build trusted relationships with students and families
- Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers
Minimum caseload: 1099 contractors have a minimum of 5 sessions per week.
Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Company
Daybreak Health delivers school-based teletherapy programs for K-12 students, combining 12+ week courses with 50-minute weekly sessions provided by licensed clinicians. The company partners with 50+ health plans to cover children under Medicaid or commercial plans and offers in-person options through a hybrid model. It serves over 1.5 million enrolled students via a network of district partnerships and employs universal screeners, a smart clinician-matching process, and district dashboards to measure outcomes and support district decisions.
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