Location & Practice Overview

Base Location Sacramento, CA
Department Behavioral Health
Practice Type Independent practice with group support infrastructure
Care Setting Primarily telehealth with optional in-person sessions

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Deliver ongoing outpatient therapy sessions through a secure video platform
  • Document clinical notes efficiently inside the integrated EHR system
  • Collaborate with clients on goal setting and progress monitoring
  • Coordinate care with other providers when clinically indicated and uphold ethical standards plus regulatory compliance

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold an active California license and meet core professional standards for independent outpatient practice on the platform.

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; newly fully licensed providers are encouraged to apply
NPI
Active National Provider Identifier required
Insurance
Current professional malpractice insurance required

Compensation & Benefits

Providers receive payment based on completed and approved sessions, with rates that can reach the listed maximum depending on payer mix and session volume.

  • Hourly rate up to $117
  • Bi-weekly direct deposit
  • Access to competitive reimbursement rates through platform-managed insurance panels
  • 150+ hours of free CEU courses available through Headway Academy

Schedule & Work Environment

Availability Fully flexible; providers set their own weekly session volume
Work Setting Virtual with optional hybrid in-person capability
Technology Integrated EHR for scheduling, documentation, billing, and secure HIPAA-compliant video
Support Structure Dedicated practice support partners and automated claims tools

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Providers serve outpatient clients referred through the platform, matched according to clinical expertise and stated availability.

Population Diverse adults, families, and adolescents
Common Concerns Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions
Care Model Outpatient therapy supporting both short-term and longer-term relationships
Referral Source Platform-matched insured clients across California and other supported states

About Headway

Headway is a technology platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York that connects licensed mental health providers with insured patients. It manages insurance credentialing, claims processing, and billing so clinicians can focus on clinical work. The network includes tens of thousands of providers and partners with more than 100 health plans.

Founded 2019
Headquarters New York, NY
Provider Network More than 65,000 mental health providers
Core Function Insurance credentialing, automated billing, and practice management tools for independent clinicians

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does insurance credentialing usually take on the platform?
Most providers reach active status with major payers within approximately 30 days after completing onboarding steps. Headway manages the full multi-state credentialing process.
Do I need licenses in states beyond California to start?
No. An active California license is sufficient to begin. Additional state credentialing is available if you later choose to expand your availability.
Is professional liability coverage included?
No. Providers must maintain their own malpractice insurance. Many already carry coverage through existing policies.
How soon after onboarding can I begin receiving referrals?
Most fully licensed providers start receiving referrals within 2–4 weeks after finishing onboarding and credentialing.

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Virtual) in Sacramento, CA

This virtual role places California-licensed therapists inside a technology-supported independent practice model centered on Sacramento. Clinicians deliver outpatient therapy primarily through secure video while retaining the option for in-person sessions. The arrangement removes the administrative load of insurance paneling and claims so providers can concentrate on assessment, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical work with adults, families, and adolescents. Flexible scheduling and bi-weekly payment create a structure suited to both full caseloads and supplemental practice. The platform supplies an integrated EHR, HIPAA-compliant telehealth, and free continuing-education resources, giving licensed LMFTs, LCSWs, and LPCCs a ready pathway to serve insured clients without building billing infrastructure from scratch.

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Submit your application for Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Virtual) at Headway.

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