Licensed Mental Health Therapist – LCSW, LPC, LMFT

Headlight

. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 9/30/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $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 Records (EHR) and familiar with NextGen, with strong communication and organizational skills to effectively engage with patients and families.

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Master’s Level DegreeLMFT LicenseLCSW LicenseDiagnostic Assessment ExperienceEHR Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Mental Health DiagnosisIndividualized Treatment PlansTherapy ServicesClinical AssessmentPatient Counseling

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationAbility to InfluenceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record (EHR)NextGenWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

LMFT LicenseLCSW LicenseLPC LicenseLPCC LicensePsychologist License

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersCounselingPatient Progress AssessmentOutreach ActivitiesReferral Activities

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, adjusting 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 clinical license; applicants without one will not be considered
Minimum of 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
2+ years' experience providing diagnostic assessment and therapy services
Professional licensure and/or certification must be maintained throughout employment
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required
Electronic Health Record (EHR) proficiency
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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits
Sick leave
401(k) contributions
Insurance, billing, and marketing handled by Headlight
Blueprint AI for session-note capture and reduced documentation
Clinical Consult Groups and case consultations
Clinical autonomy with guidance from experienced Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists
Collaborative team environment and supportive community
Small teams of 10 to 12 with a licensed clinical lead