Licensed Clinical Therapist, California

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. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

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

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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. Maintains clinical autonomy while collaborating effectively within small clinical teams and engaging with patients and their families.

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Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalIndividualized Treatment PlanningClinical AssessmentBilingual English/SpanishElectronic Health Record Systems

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis of Mental Health DisordersTreatment Plan DevelopmentPatient CounselingClinical ConsultationPatient Care Decision-Making

Soft Skills

Superb Organizational SkillsExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationAbility to Influence PeopleTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsNextGenWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFT LicenseLCSW LicenseLPC LicenseLPCC LicensePsychologist License

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthClinical SettingPatient CareTreatment PlansCommunity Outreach

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 with patients regularly 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
Make patient-care decisions with clinical autonomy
Participate in clinical consultation groups and case consultations
Collaborate within small clinical teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
Master’s Level Degree or higher (Required) in related fields
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist license based on office location
Applicants without a valid, active license will not be considered
Associate/intern level therapists are not being hired
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
Superb organizational skills
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
Demonstrated experience using electronic health record systems
Familiarity with NextGen is highly desirable
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Ability to adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues

Benefits

Comp & perks

W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
Base salary and monthly bonus based on billed hours
CEU support including earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
Vacation, sick, and holiday leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling services, resources, and support
401(k) plan with company contribution
Credentialing support
Training and development opportunities
Growth opportunities
Convenient work from home or hybrid options
Flexible schedule
Clinical consultation and support
Administrative support for insurance, billing, and marketing
Innovative technology for session notes
Collaborative team environment