Remote Therapist - California

Predictable, W-2 compensation and full benefits

Full-time and part-time W-2 employment
$90K base salary with the ability to earn up to $20k in incentives
Tenure-based increases after 2 years

Employer-paid benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance (up to 100% of premiums)
• 401(k) match with employer match
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time and 11 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and long-term retention benefits (ex. 4-week paid sabbatical after 5 years)
• Malpractice coverage (occurrence-based, 100% employer-paid)
• CME reimbursement and dedicated CME days

Licensing support

Licensing support with upfront coverage of costs

Technology package

Technology package provided

What Your Day-to-day Practice Looks Like

100% remote, outpatient therapy
Lower to moderate acuity populations (ex. anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, OCD, others)
Standard session lengths (60-minute intakes and follow-ups)
Consistent outpatient caseload with defined, transparent goals
No inpatient, IOP/PHP, or crisis-call responsibilities
In-house referral network to/from psychiatrists

Clinical Autonomy & Flexibility

• Independent treatment decision-making
• Input into schedule and weekly availability within operational guidelines
• Care expectations shaped by practicing clinicians
• Shared accountability for quality

What We're Looking For

• Independently licensed therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC or equivalent)
• Active, unrestricted license (multi-state licensing support available)
• Comfort managing a consistent outpatient caseload
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and independent decision-making
• Comfort practicing in a fast-paced but sustainable outpatient environment (Highly desired)
• Experience from outpatient, community mental health, hospital, IOP, or other structured clinical settings (Highly desired)
• Experience with structured, skills-based modalities (ex. CBT, ACT, MI, DBT-informed care)

About the Role

This role is designed for independently licensed therapists who want:

• Predictable, W-2 compensation and full benefits
• Flexible scheduling within a structured outpatient model
• Minimal administrative burden in a fully remote environment
• Clear expectations around caseload, documentation, and pace

Our Outpatient Therapy Model

Our outpatient therapy model is intentionally built for virtual care, not retrofitted from inpatient or hospital systems, allowing you to deliver thoughtful and structured care.

Our Culture

Our clinical community includes 700+ psychiatrists and PMHNPs and 300+ therapists practicing across 32 languages.

Contact Information

Email clinicalcareers@talkiatry.com to connect with a recruiter or check out our LinkedIn Life@ pages to hear directly from clinicians who practice with Talkiatry!