Licensed Clinical Social Worker- California

About Headlight

Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is transforming mental healthcare by improving access, championing innovation, and leveraging data to deliver better care. Our mission is improving lives, one session at a time. Our clinicians enjoy autonomy and institutional support, working to affect the system as a whole and elevate standards of care.

Why Clinicians Choose Headlight

• Clinician Led Expertise: Founded and led by clinicians, with Clinical Leadership at the forefront of every decision.
• Admin Work on Autopilot: We handle insurance, billing, and marketing so you can focus on seeing clients.
• Innovative Technology: Blueprint AI captures session notes, reducing documentation time and increasing meaningful client interaction.
• Competitive Benefits: Industry-leading benefits, sick leave, 401(k) contributions, and more.
• Clinical Support: Consult with Clinical Consult Groups or schedule case consultations with leading clinicians.
• Clinical Autonomy: Autonomy in patient care and treatment decisions, with backing and guidance from experienced Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists.
• Collaborative Teams: Join small teams of 10 to 12 clinicians with a licensed clinical lead for assistance.

Headlight by the Numbers

• Access: Average 8.9 days to see a W2 Clinician (industry average 4 weeks); 80% of clients seen within two weeks.
• Retention and Therapeutic Relationships: 92% return rate for second sessions (industry average ~70%).
• Continuity of Care: 94% continuity rate for clients attending at least four sessions (industry average 36%).
• Client Engagement and Attendance: 81% attendance rate for first scheduled appointments (industry average 65%).

Responsibilities

• Establish positive, trusting rapport with patients
• Diagnose and treat mental health disorders
• Create individualized treatment plans according to patient needs and circumstances
• Meet with patients regularly to provide counseling, treatment and adjust treatment plans as necessary
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patient progress
• Involve and advise family members when appropriate
• Plan outreach and referral activities in surrounding communities

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months in a clinical setting after becoming fully licensed
• Master's Level Degree or higher in related fields (Required)
• Full, unencumbered LMFT, LCSW, LPC, LPCC or Psychologist license (license based on office location)
• Applicants without a valid, active license will not be considered
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus, but not required
• Maintain professional licensure and/or certification throughout employment
• Ability to work as a team member and cooperatively
• Superb organizational skills
• Ability to guide, direct, or influence people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Proficiency: Demonstrated experience utilizing EHR systems efficiently; familiarity with NextGen highly desirable
• Computer Skills: Strong computer literacy with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations; ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and troubleshoot common issues

Benefits

• W-2 role with medical, dental and vision effective on the first of the month after employment
• Base Salary and monthly Bonus based on billed hours
• CEU support including earned CEU days and CEU reimbursements
• Vacation, Sick, Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential counseling services, resources, and support
• 401(k) plan with company contribution
• Credentialing Support, Training and Development Opportunities, Growth Opportunities
• Convenient work from home or hybrid options
• Flexible schedule

Pay

Total yearly compensation equals a base salary of $90,000 plus Headlight's monthly billed hour bonus.

• Est. Total Yearly Compensation at 25 billed hour units: $96,000
• Est. Total Yearly Compensation at 27 billed hour units: $102,032
• Est. Total Yearly Compensation at 30 billed hour units: $111,080