Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT) - Remote 1099 Contract, $75-$90/Session

Daybreak Health • California Remote, CA

9h • $75 - $90 • Remote

About The Position

Join Daybreak Health's mission to make quality mental healthcare accessible to every student. We partner with over 60 school districts, reaching more than one million students nationwide. We are seeking compassionate, licensed mental health clinicians to provide teletherapy to students ages 11-24 throughout California. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while working alongside schools, families, and community partners to help students thrive. This role is open to therapists who are fully licensed in California only; associate and provisionally licensed therapists are not eligible. Daybreak Health offers flexibility with two pathways: a 1099 Independent Contractor model for flexibility and earning potential, and a W-2 pathway for those seeking traditional benefits and consistently completing 17+ sessions per week.

Requirements

• 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
• Fully licensed California clinicians only; associate and provisionally licensed clinicians are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual session differential

Responsibilities

• Foster strong, supportive relationships with youth to create a safe therapeutic environment
• Provide evidence-based individual teletherapy to youth ages 11–24 experiencing mild-to-moderate mental health conditions
• Provide psychoeducation to parents/caregivers

Benefits

• Paid intake assessments (1099)
• Paid no-shows and late cancellations (1099)
• Free continuing education credits year-round (1099)
• Malpractice insurance included (1099)
• Biweekly pay (1099)
• Flexible caseload (1099)
• Comprehensive health coverage (W-2)
• Monthly dental and vision premiums fully covered (W-2)
• 65% coverage for eligible dependents (W-2)
• 11 paid holidays (W-2)
• 4 mental health days (W-2)
• 60 hours of PTO per year (W-2)
• 401(k) plan (W-2)
• Clinical guidance from experienced team leads and a clinical director (W-2)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level