Location & Practice Overview

Base Location San Diego, CA
Practice Type Private Practice Support
Care Setting Outpatient Mental Health via Telehealth
Service Model Fully virtual from anywhere in California
Department Outpatient Mental Health

Responsibilities

  • Deliver outpatient therapy services to individuals, couples, and families through telehealth sessions.
  • Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and create individualized treatment plans.
  • Apply evidence-based interventions addressing relationship dynamics, family systems, and related mental health concerns.
  • Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as needed.
  • Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation within the platform EHR.
  • Coordinate with other providers and support insurance billing processes through the Headway platform.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold an active California LMFT license and meet the core professional credentials required to practice independently through the platform.

Education
Master’s degree or higher in Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field
License
Active California LMFT license required (LMFT, LMFTS, or LCMFT accepted as applicable)
NPI
Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) number required
Experience
Post-licensure clinical experience preferred; newly fully licensed providers are welcome
Additional
Current malpractice insurance and willingness to join insurance panels through Headway

Compensation & Benefits

Providers set their own rates within network guidelines; earnings depend on sessions completed and payer mix.

  • Base Compensation: Up to $117.73/hour
  • Bi-weekly direct deposit payments
  • Free credentialing support for multiple insurance panels, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid
  • Complimentary continuing education through Headway Academy
  • Built-in practice management tools and EHR at no cost; malpractice insurance is the provider’s responsibility; health, dental, and vision coverage available through personal plans

Schedule & Work Environment

Hours Fully flexible and self-determined by the provider
Call None
Session Length Standard 45–60 minute therapy sessions
Work Setting Fully virtual telehealth from any location within California; caseload and patient volume self-managed

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Clinicians work with individuals, couples, and families seeking outpatient mental health care, with a focus on relationship dynamics, family systems, and associated behavioral health concerns delivered through telehealth.

Population Individuals, couples, and families
Care Focus Relationship dynamics, family systems, and mental health concerns
Setting Outpatient telehealth
Visit Type Scheduled virtual therapy sessions
Clinical Environment Care is delivered entirely through a telehealth model supported by Headway’s integrated EHR and practice tools. Providers maintain clinical autonomy in treatment decisions while using platform resources for documentation, scheduling, and insurance coordination.

About Headway

Headway supports licensed mental health providers in operating or expanding private practices by handling insurance credentialing, billing infrastructure, and practice management tools. The platform enables clinicians to accept major insurance plans while focusing primarily on clinical care.

Organization Type Private practice support platform
Service Focus Insurance credentialing, EHR, billing, and telehealth tools for mental health providers
Care Model Enables independent clinicians to serve insured clients via telehealth
Provider Support Free credentialing and practice management resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Is prior experience with insurance panels required?
No. Headway provides full credentialing support at no cost so providers can begin seeing insured clients, often within about 30 days.
Is there a minimum caseload or long-term commitment?
Not specified in the available posting. Providers self-manage caseload and patient volume.
Can I practice from outside San Diego while using this opportunity?
Yes. The role is fully virtual and can be performed from any location within California.
How are payments handled?
Payments are issued via bi-weekly direct deposit based on completed sessions and payer mix.
Are newly licensed LMFTs eligible?
Yes. Newly fully licensed providers are welcome, though post-licensure clinical experience is preferred.
Does Headway provide malpractice insurance?
No. Malpractice insurance is the provider’s responsibility.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in San Diego, CA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists in California can expand their private practices through Headway’s telehealth platform, serving individuals, couples, and families with outpatient mental health care. This fully virtual role allows clinicians to set their own schedules and caseloads while delivering evidence-based therapy focused on relationship dynamics and family systems. Providers use Headway’s integrated EHR and receive free credentialing support to join major insurance panels, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid. Earnings reach up to $117.73 per hour depending on session volume and payer mix, with bi-weekly direct deposits. The position requires an active California LMFT license, NPI, and personal malpractice coverage. Newly fully licensed clinicians are welcome. Care is delivered entirely remotely from any location in the state, giving therapists administrative support and clinical autonomy without the overhead of traditional practice management.

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Submit your application for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) at Headway.

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