Remote Mental Health Therapist — California License Required (1099 Teletherapy)

Daybreak Health
Remote — California (CA) license required (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP) Contract Oct 27, 2026 telehealththerapistmental healthcaliforniaremote healthcareteletherapy1099
$75–$95 per session

About the role

Daybreak Health delivers teletherapy to students and young adults in partnership with more than 60 school districts and Kaiser Permanente, reaching over a million students nationwide. As an independent-contractor therapist licensed in California, you'll carry a flexible teletherapy caseload — mostly clients ages 11–24, with the option to also see adults — while Daybreak handles scheduling, billing, and credentialing.

Responsibilities

  • Build therapeutic rapport with clients across age groups through video teletherapy sessions
  • Deliver evidence-based individual therapy, primarily to clients ages 11–24 with mild-to-moderate concerns, with the option to extend to adults ages 18–60
  • Provide psychoeducation and support to parents/caregivers of younger clients
  • Maintain a minimum caseload of 5 sessions per week on a self-set schedule, any day between 8am–8pm Pacific

Requirements

  • Current, independently licensed (non-associate, non-provisional) LCSW, LPCC, LMFT, or LP in California
  • At least 6 months of clinical experience with clients ages 11–24 in a clinical or school setting
  • Prior telehealth/teletherapy experience
  • Home internet of at least 10 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up and equipment suitable for video sessions
  • Commitment to culturally responsive, equitable care across the lifespan

What we offer

  • $75–$95 per completed session, with guaranteed pay for no-shows and late cancellations
  • Malpractice insurance provided
  • Free continuing education credits and ongoing training
  • Paid clinical consultation and a peer support network
  • Daybreak manages scheduling, billing, and credentialing so you can focus on clinical care
  • Fully remote 1099 role with a flexible, self-set schedule and no commute
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