Outpatient Psychologist – Part-time

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. Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients .

Posted 10/30/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80 - $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. Maintains professional licensure while effectively collaborating with clients, families, and healthcare teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Level DegreeLMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, Psychologist License2+ Years' Experience Providing Diagnostic AssessmentElectronic Health Record Systems ProficiencyBilingual English/Spanish Skills

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Hard Skills

Diagnostic AssessmentIndividualized Treatment PlansCounselingPatient Progress AssessmentTherapy Services

Soft Skills

Superb Organizational SkillsExcellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationAbility to Guide and InfluenceTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Health Record SystemsNextGenWord ProcessingSpreadsheetsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

Full, Unencumbered LMFT LicenseFull, Unencumbered LCSW LicenseFull, Unencumbered LPC LicenseFull, Unencumbered LPCC LicensePsychologist License

Industry Keywords

Mental Health DisordersClinical SettingTreatment PlansPatient CounselingOutreach 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 and active license required
Minimum of 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
2+ years' experience providing diagnostic assessment and therapy services
Not hiring associate/intern level therapists
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
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 their 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 quickly to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues
Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry-leading benefits
Sick leave
401(k) contributions
Insurance, billing, and marketing administration handled by Headlight
Blueprint AI for session-note capture
Clinical consultation 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