Outpatient Psychologist - California

Headlight•Remote, California, CA

11d•$100,000 - $128,760•Hybrid

About The Position

Headlight is hiring an outpatient clinician to provide mental health care in California. The role involves diagnosing and treating mental health disorders, developing individualized treatment plans, meeting with patients regularly, and monitoring their progress. Clinicians have autonomy in patient care and treatment, with clinical consultation and support from experienced clinicians and psychiatrists, and work in small collaborative teams with licensed clinical leads. Headlight manages insurance, billing, and marketing and provides technology to support clinical documentation. The position is a W-2 role with a base salary of $100,000 plus a monthly billed-hours bonus; stated total compensation is $100,000–$128,760. Work-from-home or hybrid options and flexible scheduling are available.

Requirements

At least 12 months of experience in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed.
Master’s-level degree or higher in a related field.
Full, unencumbered, active LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC, or Psychologist license, as applicable to the office location; associate- and intern-level therapists are not being hired.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
Strong 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 for managing patient data, documenting clinical information, and accessing patient histories.
Strong computer literacy, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations, and the ability to adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Familiarity with NextGen electronic health record software.

Responsibilities

Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients.
Diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
Create individualized treatment plans based on patients’ needs and circumstances.
Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling and treatment, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress.
Involve and advise family members when appropriate.
Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities.
Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first of the month after employment.
Base salary plus a monthly bonus based on billed hours.
CEU support, including earned CEU days and reimbursements.
Vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, resources, and support.
401(k) plan with company contribution.
Credentialing support.
Training and development opportunities.
Growth opportunities.
Work-from-home or hybrid options.
Flexible schedule.
Clinical consultation and support.