Licensed Mental Health Therapist – LCSW, LPC, LMFT

Headlight

. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 10/30/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70 - $90 per hourWebsite

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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 management and maintaining professional licensure while fostering effective relationships with clients and families.

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Master’s Level DegreeLMFT LicenseLCSW LicenseLPC LicensePsychologist License

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic AssessmentTherapy ServicesTreatment Plan DevelopmentPatient Progress AssessmentElectronic Health Record Proficiency

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationSuperb Organizational SkillsAbility to Establish RapportTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareSpreadsheetsDatabasesPresentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Clinical License

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersCounselingPatient TreatmentOutreach ActivitiesReferral 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 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 in related fields (Required)
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
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
Electronic Health Record proficiency, including managing patient data, documenting clinical information, and accessing patient histories
Strong computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
Ability to adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Superb organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and families
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member
Ability to guide, direct, or influence people
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

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