Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Headlight

. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, creating individualized treatment plans, and conducting ongoing assessments of patient progress. Proficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and maintaining professional licensure while fostering effective communication and collaboration within clinical teams.

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Licensed LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, Or PsychologistElectronic Health Record (EHR) ProficiencyMaster’s Level Degree Or HigherStrong Computer LiteracyBilingual English/Spanish Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnosing Mental Health DisordersCreating Treatment PlansConducting Patient AssessmentsManaging Patient DataDocumenting Clinical Information

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationSuperb Organizational SkillsAbility To Work CooperativelyAbility To Guide And Influence

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsNextGen

Certifications & Qualifications

Full, Unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, Or Psychologist License

Industry Keywords

Clinical Setting ExperiencePatient CounselingFamily InvolvementOutreach ActivitiesCoordinated Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
Meet regularly with patients to provide counseling and treatment
Adjust treatment plans as necessary
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
Involve and advise family members when appropriate
Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities
Collaborate within small clinical teams supported by a licensed clinical lead
Participate in clinical consultations and coordinated care

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
Master’s Level Degree or higher in related fields
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC or Psychologist license based on office location; valid and active license required
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
Electronic Health Record (EHR) proficiency
Demonstrated experience using electronic health record systems to manage patient data, document clinical information and access patient histories
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations
Ability to adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Superb organizational skills
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
Ability to guide, direct or influence people
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families
Applicants must be based on the California office location
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required
Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
Base salary and monthly bonus based on billed hours
CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, sick leave and holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing support
Training and development opportunities
Growth opportunities
Convenient work from home or hybrid options
Flexible schedule
Insurance, billing and marketing administration handled by Headlight
Clinical consultation and support
Clinical autonomy
Collaborative team environment