Licensed Clinical Therapist, California

Headlight

. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 9/30/2026full-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 to improve patient outcomes. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for collaborating with clinical teams and engaging with patients and their families.

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Licensed LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or PsychologistMaster’s Level Degree or HigherClinical Experience (12 Months Minimum)Electronic Health Record Systems ProficiencyBilingual English/Spanish Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mental Health DisordersIndividualized Treatment PlanningOngoing Patient AssessmentCounseling SkillsClinical Collaboration

Soft Skills

Excellent Written and Oral CommunicationSuperb Organizational SkillsAbility to Guide and InfluenceTeamwork and CooperationRelationship Building with Clients and Families

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsNextGen FamiliarityWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Mental HealthPatient OutcomesClinical SettingTreatment PlansOutreach and Referral Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
Create individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and circumstances
Meet regularly with patients to provide counseling and treatment and adjust plans as necessary
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
Involve and advise family members when appropriate
Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities
Focus on improving patient outcomes
Collaborate with clinical teams and consult with clinical leads, Executive Therapists, and Psychiatrists

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
Master’s Level Degree or higher in a related field (required)
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist license based on office location; applicants without a valid, active license will not be considered
Not hiring associate/intern-level therapists
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 proficiency with electronic health record systems; familiarity with NextGen 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
Insurance, billing, and marketing handled by Headlight
Clinical consultation groups and case consultations
Clinical autonomy and support from experienced Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists
Collaborative small teams with a licensed clinical lead