📍 Location & Practice Overview
- Base location: San Diego, CA (Virtual)
- Department: Behavioral Health
- Practice type: Private Practice Support / Insurance Credentialing
- Care setting: Outpatient Telehealth
- Patient population: Adults and adolescents seeking mental health care
📋 Job Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality virtual psychotherapy and mental health assessments to clients via telehealth platform
- Develop individualized treatment plans and deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations and ongoing clinical monitoring of client progress
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the built-in EHR system
- Collaborate with other providers when needed and ensure compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements
- Participate in professional development through complimentary Headway Academy CEUs
✅ Requirements
Education
Master’s level or above (PsyD, PhD, or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology
Board Certification
Board certification/eligibility preferred; state licensure required
License
Fully licensed Clinical Psychologist in California (PSY, PSYP, or PsyD)
Experience
Post-licensure experience preferred; new fully licensed providers welcome
DEA
Not required
Additional
Valid NPI number and active malpractice insurance required
⏱ Schedule & Work Environment
- Schedule: Flexible, self-determined hours (part-time or full-time availability)
- Call Requirement: None
- Patient Volume: Self-managed caseload through Headway platform
- Visit Length: Standard 45-60 minute therapy sessions
- EMR System: Built-in Headway EHR with documentation templates
- Remote Option: 100% Virtual / Telehealth
💰 Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: Up to $134 per hour
- Performance Incentives: Not specified by employer
- Health, Dental, Vision insurance options available through platform partners
- Free credentialing support for multiple insurance plans including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid
- Built-in compliance resources and audit support
- Complimentary continuing education through Headway Academy
- Predictable bi-weekly payments
- Malpractice insurance maintained by provider
⭐ Why Join Us
- Seamless insurance credentialing process with no upfront costs
- Access to a wide network of insured clients without marketing overhead
- Flexible virtual practice model allowing you to focus on clinical care
- Comprehensive practice management tools including scheduling and EHR
- Support for growing or launching your independent private practice
📝 Hiring Process
❓ FAQ
Do I need to be fully licensed in California to apply?
Yes, you must hold a full California PSY, PSYP, or PsyD license. Headway cannot support providers without complete licensure.
Is this a fully remote position?
Yes, this is a 100% virtual telehealth role allowing you to see clients from anywhere in California while maintaining your San Diego area practice base.
How is compensation structured?
Compensation is up to $134 per hour based on services provided through the insurance network. Specific rates depend on payer contracts.
What experience level is required?
Fully licensed psychologists at any post-licensure experience level are encouraged to apply. Focus is on current valid licensure and readiness for private practice.
Do I need prior telehealth experience?
Prior telehealth experience is helpful but not required. Headway provides platform tools and resources to support successful virtual care delivery.
How quickly can I start seeing clients?
Credentialing can be completed in as little as 30 days in many cases, allowing you to begin accepting covered clients relatively quickly.
💼 Career Opportunities
San Diego’s mental health landscape offers strong demand for licensed clinical psychologists, particularly those offering accessible virtual care. With California’s ongoing focus on expanding behavioral health services, providers joining platforms like Headway can rapidly build stable caseloads of insured clients. This role supports independent practice growth while providing the infrastructure for insurance participation, documentation, and compliance. Telehealth continues to grow as a key delivery model, offering excellent work-life balance and the ability to serve diverse populations without geographic limitations. Long-term, psychologists can expand their practice, pursue specialization, or contribute to supervisory and leadership roles within the mental health community.
🔗 Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Virtual) – San Diego, CA
Join Headway as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in San Diego, California, and launch or expand your private practice with seamless insurance credentialing. This fully virtual telehealth position offers competitive compensation of up to $134 per hour for providing high-quality mental health care to clients across the state. Headway handles the administrative complexities so you can focus on patient outcomes using their integrated EHR, scheduling, and compliance tools. Ideal for PsyD or PhD level psychologists with active California licensure, valid NPI, and malpractice coverage. Enjoy flexible hours, bi-weekly payments, and free CE opportunities while making care more accessible. Perfect for professionals seeking independence with the support of a leading mental health platform in the vibrant San Diego healthcare market.
🚀 Apply for This Position
Complete application for Licensed Clinical Psychologist (Virtual) at Headway.