Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - California

About the role

Founded by psychiatrists, Headlight is transforming the way people access mental healthcare and the way clinicians deliver it. 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. As the most trusted behavioral health partner in the Western U.S., we provide first-priority referrals, best-in-class coordinated care, and superior outcomes.

Why clinicians choose Headlight

• Clinician Led Expertise: Founded and led by clinicians; Clinical Leadership team is 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.
• 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: Make decisions about patient care and treatment with backing from experienced Executive Therapists and Psychiatrists.
• Collaborative Teams: Small teams of 10–12 clinicians with a licensed clinical lead for assistance.

Headlight by the numbers

• Access: Average 8.9 days to see a W2 Clinician (vs. industry average 4 weeks); 80% of clients seen within two weeks.
• Retention: 92% return rate for second session (vs. industry average ~70%).
• Continuity of care: 94% of clients who attend at least four sessions continue with the same clinician (vs. industry average 36%).
• Client Engagement: 81% attendance rate for first scheduled appointment (vs. 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 of 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)
• Must have a valid, active license; associate/intern level therapists not being 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 word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations; ability to quickly adapt to new technologies

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 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 base salary of $90,000 plus monthly billed hour bonus. Estimated total yearly compensation: $96,000 at 25 billed hour units; $102,032 at 27 billed hour units; $111,080 at 30 billed hour units.