Location & Practice Overview

Base Location San Diego, CA (Virtual)
Practice Type Telehealth Platform
Care Setting Outpatient Virtual / Remote
Service Model 100% telehealth sessions via integrated platform
Department Outpatient Mental Health

Responsibilities

  • Deliver evidence-based psychotherapy and counseling during virtual sessions lasting 45–60 minutes
  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and create individualized treatment plans
  • Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation within the platform’s EHR system
  • Coordinate care with other providers when clinically indicated
  • Manage a self-selected caseload while meeting all regulatory and compliance standards

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold full California licensure and maintain personal malpractice coverage. New fully licensed clinicians are considered alongside those with prior post-licensure experience.

Education
Master’s degree or higher in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related field
Licensure
Active California license as LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent (LMHC, LPC, LCPC, LICSW, PsyD accepted where applicable); multi-state licensure preferred
Credentials
Active NPI number required
Insurance
Professional malpractice insurance (provider-maintained)
Experience
Post-licensure clinical experience preferred; newly fully licensed providers welcome

Compensation & Benefits

Providers receive guaranteed bi-weekly payments based on sessions completed. Additional support includes free credentialing, an integrated EHR, and continuing education resources.

  • Hourly rate up to $117 depending on session type and payer mix
  • $350 referral bonus for each licensed provider referred
  • Free insurance credentialing with major payers, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid
  • 150+ hours of complimentary CEUs available through Headway Academy
  • No-cost all-in-one EHR platform with scheduling, documentation, telehealth, and billing tools
  • Access to competitive reimbursement rates via a nationwide payer network plus built-in compliance and audit support

Schedule & Work Environment

Schedule Flexibility Fully flexible — providers set their own hours and availability (full-time, part-time, or supplemental)
Call Requirement None
Session Length Standard 45–60 minute therapy sessions
Work Setting 100% virtual from any location with reliable internet

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Clinicians provide outpatient mental health therapy to adults and adolescents seeking care through virtual sessions. Treatment planning and clinical decision-making remain under the provider’s autonomy while the platform supplies the EHR and administrative infrastructure.

Patient Ages Adults and adolescents
Clinical Focus Mental health therapy and counseling
Care Type Outpatient telehealth
Visit Format Virtual sessions via Headway’s telehealth platform
Documentation All-in-one EHR provided at no cost

About Headway

Headway is a New York-based mental health technology company founded in 2019. It operates a platform that connects licensed therapists and psychiatrists with patients covered by insurance, handling credentialing, billing, claims, and administrative tasks so clinicians can focus on care. The company partners with more than 100 health plans and supports a national network of providers offering both virtual and in-person services.

Organization Type Telehealth platform for mental health providers
Founded 2019
Headquarters New York, NY
Provider Network Nationwide access with multi-state credentialing options
Service Focus Outpatient mental health therapy and counseling

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior telehealth experience?
No. Headway provides training on the platform and EHR. Licensed providers new to telehealth are welcome.
How quickly can I begin seeing clients?
Most clinicians begin seeing clients within a few weeks of completing onboarding and credentialing.
Is malpractice insurance provided by Headway?
No. Providers must maintain their own professional malpractice insurance.
Can I practice from outside California while serving California clients?
Providers must hold an active California license to treat clients located in California. Physical location of the provider is flexible as long as reliable internet is available and state licensing rules are followed. Candidates should confirm any cross-state considerations directly with Headway.
What does the $350 referral bonus cover?
The bonus is paid for each licensed provider successfully referred to the platform. Specific eligibility and payment timing should be confirmed during the application process.

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Virtual) in San Diego, CA

This virtual role lets fully licensed California therapists deliver outpatient mental health care to adults and adolescents entirely through telehealth. Headway supplies the technology platform, free EHR, insurance credentialing, and client access so clinicians retain control over treatment planning, hours, and caseload size. Sessions run 45–60 minutes with earnings up to $117 per hour and bi-weekly payments. An active California mental health license (LPCC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent), NPI, and personal malpractice coverage are required. Multi-state credentialing support and complimentary continuing education are available. The arrangement suits clinicians seeking remote practice autonomy without the usual administrative overhead of insurance-based care.

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

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