📍 Location & Practice Overview
- Base location: Sacramento, CA
- Department: Behavioral Health
- Practice type: Independent / Group Practice Support
- Care setting: Telehealth with optional in-person
- Patient population: Diverse adults, families, and adolescents seeking outpatient mental health support
📋 Clinical Responsibilities in Telehealth Practice
- Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Provide ongoing outpatient therapy sessions via secure video platform
- Document clinical notes efficiently within the integrated EHR system
- Collaborate with clients on goal setting and progress monitoring
- Coordinate care with other providers when clinically indicated
- Maintain ethical standards and compliance with all regulatory requirements
✅ Requirements
Education
Master’s degree or higher in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
License
Active California license as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent; additional state licenses preferred
Experience
Post-licensure clinical experience preferred; new fully licensed providers encouraged to apply
Additional
Active NPI number and professional malpractice insurance required
🩺 Telehealth Platform & Practice Technology
- Integrated all-in-one EHR with scheduling, documentation, and billing
- Secure HIPAA-compliant video telehealth platform
- Automated billing and claims submission tools
- Client portal for secure messaging and assessments
- Built-in compliance and audit support resources
📄 Insurance Credentialing & Onboarding Support
Headway manages the entire credentialing process across multiple insurance panels, allowing providers to focus on clinical work rather than administrative tasks. Most providers achieve active status with major payers within 30 days. The platform provides dedicated practice support partners to guide you through setup and launch.
- Free multi-state credentialing assistance
- Access to competitive reimbursement rates
- Ongoing compliance monitoring and support
- Streamlined onboarding with platform training
🎓 Professional Development & Continuing Education
- 150+ hours of free CEU courses through Headway Academy
- Flexible access to clinical webinars and training modules
- Opportunities to expand clinical specialties
- Support for maintaining licensure requirements
🏥 Client Demographics & Clinical Focus
Providers on the Headway platform serve a wide range of clients across California and other supported states. Referrals typically include adults managing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. The platform matches providers with appropriate cases based on expertise and availability, supporting both short-term and longer-term therapeutic relationships.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be licensed in multiple states?
No. You can start with your active California license. Headway supports additional state credentialing if you choose to expand your availability.
How quickly can I begin seeing clients?
Most fully licensed providers start receiving referrals within 2–4 weeks after completing onboarding and credentialing steps.
What is the expected caseload?
You set your own availability and number of weekly sessions. The platform provides inbound referrals to help fill your schedule as desired.
Is malpractice insurance provided?
You are required to maintain your own professional liability coverage. Many providers already carry this through existing policies.
Can I see clients in-person as well?
Yes. You have full control to offer both virtual and in-person sessions depending on your preference and client needs.
How does payment work?
Payments are issued bi-weekly with predictable direct deposit based on completed and approved sessions.
💼 Building a Sustainable Therapy Practice
Whether you are looking to establish an independent practice or supplement existing work, this opportunity allows licensed therapists to focus on clinical care while benefiting from streamlined administrative infrastructure. Many providers use the platform to grow their caseload with insured clients without the overhead of managing billing and credentialing independently.
🔗 Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Virtual) – Sacramento, CA
This virtual Licensed Mental Health Therapist position with Headway offers licensed California providers the ability to deliver outpatient therapy through a supportive telehealth platform. Based in Sacramento but operating remotely, the role provides access to a steady stream of insured clients seeking support for a variety of mental health concerns. Headway handles insurance credentialing, billing, and much of the administrative workload, enabling therapists to maintain control over their schedule and clinical approach. Providers can choose to see clients virtually, in-person, or through a hybrid model. The integrated platform includes everything needed for efficient practice management, from scheduling to documentation. This arrangement is well-suited for experienced LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and other qualified mental health professionals seeking greater autonomy and reduced administrative burden while continuing to make a meaningful impact in their community.
🚀 Apply for This Position
Complete application for Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Virtual) at Headway.