Fast Facts

Join Daybreak Health as a Remote Mental Health Therapist delivering teletherapy services to youth in California, with flexible scheduling and a commitment to equity in mental health care.

Responsibilities: Provide evidence-based teletherapy to youth, build therapeutic relationships, offer psychoeducation, and participate in program growth.

Skills: Active California license (LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT), experience with youth and families, strong telehealth abilities, commitment to culturally responsive care.

Qualifications: Experience working in clinical or school settings; Associates degrees are not accepted for the positions.

Location: Fully remote (must be licensed in California)

Compensation: $55000 - $116000 / Annually

Daybreak Health is on a mission to make high-quality mental health care accessible to every young person in California. We’re looking for LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT clinicians to deliver teletherapy in partnership with schools, families, and community organizations—right from your home office.

Location: Fully remote (must be licensed in California)

Employment Type: W-2 with full benefits OR 1099 contract

Salary/Pay Range:

• W-2: $55,000–$116,000 annual (bi-weekly standardized payment)
• 1099: $60–$105 hourly (plus no-show & late-cancel pay)

What You’ll Do

1. Deliver evidence-based teletherapy to children and adolescents via our EHR/telehealth platform.
2. Build strong therapeutic relationships with youth, families, and school partners.
3. Provide psychoeducation and clinical guidance to parents and caregivers.
4. Collaborate in case consultations and ongoing professional development.
5. Contribute to program growth—help refine Daybreak’s clinical offerings.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Flexible Schedule: Set hours Monday–Friday (3 PM–8 PM) + optional weekends (9am-5pm)
• Full Benefits (W-2): Medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, CEUs, supervisor support for the W-2 role
• Daybreak covers around 90% of medical premiums, and 100% of dental and vision premiums for W2 employees
• Daybreak covers around 65% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for all eligible dependents
• Choose between two comprehensive health plans: Kaiser and Anthem (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Contract Perks (1099): Low weekly caseload minimum (5 sessions), bilingual pay, cross-license bonuses for the 1099 role 
• All-Inclusive Platform: We handle billing, credentialing, scheduling—so you focus on care
• Supportive Community: Peer consultation, a collaborative clinical network, equity-focused culture

License & Experience Requirements

• Active LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT license in California
• Experience working with youth and families in clinical or school settings
• Strong telehealth skills and reliable high-speed internet connection
• Commitment to culturally responsive care and equity
• Associates NOT accepted for the W2 or 1099 position

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Daybreak Health, we embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to equity and opportunity for all. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those from diverse communities such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, and socioeconomic background.