Remote Mental Health Clinician — California State (W2 or 1099)
Transform Youth Mental Health with Daybreak Health
Overview
Join our mission to make quality mental healthcare accessible to every student who needs it. At Daybreak Health, you'll be part of a movement dedicated to removing barriers to care and empowering young people to thrive emotionally and mentally. We partner with over 60 school districts—including Kaiser Permanente—reaching more than one million students nationwide. Our clinicians enjoy the stability of consistent referrals and a meaningful caseload, allowing you to focus on what matters most: making a real difference in students' lives. We're seeking compassionate, licensed mental health clinicians to provide teletherapy to students ages 11-24 throughout California. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while working alongside schools, families, and community partners to help students thrive. Every session you lead has the power to change a young person's trajectory—and that's just the beginning of the impact you'll make. Employment OptionsW-2 Part-Time Position
- Competitive Salary: $55,000–$115,000 annually with reliable bi-weekly pay
- Exceptional Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage with Daybreak covering 90% of medical premiums and 100% of dental and vision for employees, plus 65% for eligible dependents. Choose between Kaiser and Anthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield) health plans
- Generous Time Off: 60 hours of PTO, 11 paid holidays, and 4 mental health days to support your well-being
- Professional Growth & Support: CEUs, malpractice insurance, and 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Manageable Caseload: At least 25 weekly time slots, with a minimum of 17 completed sessions per week (averaged monthly) to retain base salary and benefits
1099 Independent Contractor Position
- Compensation: $70–$85 per session, plus guaranteed pay for no-shows and late cancellations. Bilingual clinicians earn an additional $5 per session
- Flexible & Manageable Caseload: Minimum of just 5 sessions per week—perfect for work-life balance
Additional Benefits (Both Roles)
- Fully Remote: Work from anywhere in the U.S.
- Flexible Schedule: Set your hours Monday–Friday, 3–8 PM PST, with optional weekend availability from 9 AM–5 PM PST.
- Administrative Support: We handle billing, credentialing, and scheduling—so you can focus on care
- Supportive Clinical Community: Peer consultation, collaborative networks, and team discussions
- Professional Development: Continuing education credits and ongoing training
Role & Responsibilities
- Foster strong, supportive relationships with students to create a safe therapeutic environment
- Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to students ages 11–24 experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
- Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers
Qualifications
- Licensed Professional with LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP credentials in the State of California
- Passion for youth mental health: Demonstrated commitment to providing culturally responsive, equitable care that honors diverse backgrounds and experiences
- Experience working with teens and youth ages 11-24 in clinical or school settings
- Comfortable with telehealth: Experience providing telehealth services
Please note: This role is open to fully licensed clinicians only; associate and provisionally licensed clinicians are not eligible. Our Commitment to Diversity Daybreak Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to serve students from all backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from people of all races, ethnicities, religions, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and veteran status. Remote Skills: Administrative Skills, Billing, Clinical Support, Community Support, Diversity, Healthcare Quality, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Multilingual, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Team Player, Telehealth About the Company: Daybreak Health