[Hiring] Mental Health Clinician @Daybreak Health

Role Description

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'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.

• 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

Requirements

• This role is open to fully licensed clinicians only; associate and provisionally licensed clinicians are not eligible.

Benefits

• W-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.
• 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 of $70–$85 per session, plus guaranteed pay for no-shows and late cancellations. Bilingual clinicians earn an additional $5 per session
• Flexible & Manageable Caseload: Start with a minimum of just 5 sessions per week — perfect for work-life balance. Most of our clinicians choose to provide 10 sessions per week, and we encourage you to work toward that as you settle in.
• 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

Company Description

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.