Licensed Mental Health Therapist – California Licensed

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. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 9/30/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesJunior💰 $70 - $90 per hourWebsite

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 providing therapeutic services.

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Master’s Level DegreeLMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist License12 Months Clinical Experience2+ Years Diagnostic Assessment ExperienceEHR Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlansTherapy ServicesPatient Data ManagementClinical DocumentationNextGen Familiarity

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSuperb Organizational SkillsAbility to Work CooperativelyAbility to Guide and Influence

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record (EHR)Word ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentations

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersCounselingPatient OutreachReferral ActivitiesClinical Setting

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s Level Degree or higher (Required) in related fields
Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC or Psychologist license based on office location; valid, active license required
Minimum of 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
2+ years' experience providing diagnostic assessment and therapy services
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
Electronic Health Record (EHR) proficiency
Experience managing patient data, documenting clinical information, and accessing patient histories
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Ability to adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Familiarity with NextGen highly desirable
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
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required
Not hiring associate/intern level therapists

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits
Sick leave
401(k) contributions
Insurance, billing, and marketing administration handled by Headlight
Blueprint AI session-note technology
Clinical Consult Groups and case consultations
Clinical autonomy with guidance from Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists
Collaborative teams of 10 to 12 with a licensed clinical lead
Supportive community