Location & Practice Overview

Base Location Remote with San Diego, CA market focus
Practice Type Independent telehealth practice supported by platform infrastructure
Care Setting Virtual outpatient telehealth
Service Model Insurance-supported independent counseling practice
Department Outpatient Mental Health

Responsibilities

  • Deliver individual and group telehealth counseling sessions using evidence-based therapeutic approaches
  • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments and create individualized treatment plans
  • Document sessions thoroughly in the platform EHR while meeting clinical standards
  • Collaborate with clients on goal setting and ongoing progress monitoring
  • Manage a caseload of insurance-covered clients across varying acuity levels within outpatient care

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold active licensure and meet credentialing prerequisites to practice independently through the platform. Newly fully licensed clinicians are encouraged to apply alongside those with post-licensure experience.

Education
Master’s degree or higher in Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
License
Active LMHC (or equivalent LPCMH/LIMHP) in good standing; California preferred with multi-state options available
Experience
Post-licensure clinical experience preferred; newly fully licensed providers welcome
Credentials
Valid NPI number required
Insurance
Professional malpractice insurance required and maintained by the provider

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is structured on an hourly basis for independent contractors, with additional support services that reduce administrative overhead.

  • Hourly rate up to $117.73
  • Negotiable bonus or incentive opportunities
  • Free credentialing support across multiple insurance panels, often completed in as little as 30 days
  • Complimentary continuing education courses through Headway Academy and access to Medicare Advantage and Medicaid networks

Schedule & Work Environment

Schedule Flexibility Providers set their own schedule
Work Model Fully remote telehealth from any location with a secure connection
Caseload Control Providers determine caseload volume; many begin part-time and scale as desired
Start Timing Flexible start dates once credentialed

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Care is delivered through Headway’s integrated telehealth platform that includes scheduling, documentation, assessments, and secure client communication tools while providers retain clinical autonomy over treatment approaches.

Age Groups Adults and adolescents
Common Presentations Anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and stress management
Acuity Varying acuity levels within outpatient care
Visit Type Insurance-verified outpatient telehealth sessions
Clinical Autonomy Independent practice model with optional peer consultation available

About Headway

Headway is a technology platform founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York that connects licensed mental health providers with insurance-covered clients. It supports independent private practice by managing credentialing, client matching, claims processing, and administrative tasks while offering an integrated EHR and telehealth tools. Providers operate as 1099 independent contractors.

Organization Type Telehealth practice platform for independent clinicians
Service Focus Insurance-supported outpatient mental health counseling
Network Scale Tens of thousands of credentialed providers and partnerships with more than 100 health plans
Provider Support Credentialing, contracting, EHR, billing support, and continuing education resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a W-2 or 1099 position?
This is a 1099 independent contractor arrangement. Providers operate their own private practice through the Headway platform and set their own schedules.
Do I need prior experience with insurance panels?
No prior experience with insurance panels is required. Headway provides free credentialing support that is often completed in as little as 30 days.
Is malpractice insurance provided by Headway?
No. Providers are required to maintain their own professional malpractice insurance.
Can I control how many clients I see?
Yes. Providers determine their own caseload volume and many begin part-time before scaling as desired.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Remote in San Diego, CA

This remote LMHC role centers on independent outpatient telehealth practice for adults and adolescents seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and stress. Clinicians deliver individual and group sessions through an integrated platform that handles insurance credentialing, client matching, documentation, and administrative support while preserving full clinical autonomy. The arrangement suits licensed counselors who prefer a 1099 structure with flexible scheduling and the ability to build or expand a caseload of insured clients without managing office overhead or payer contracting independently. California licensure is preferred, multi-state options are supported, and newly licensed providers are eligible once fully credentialed.

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