Location & Practice Overview

This position is located in San Francisco, California, and is based within LifeStance Health’s outpatient behavioral health practice.

Location San Francisco, California
Practice Type Outpatient behavioral health
Setting Clinic-based outpatient care

Responsibilities

  • Conduct individual mental health therapy sessions with assigned patients.
  • Assess mental health concerns and support patients in working toward treatment goals.
  • Apply clinical judgment within the scope of California licensure and professional standards.
  • Complete clinical documentation and maintain required patient-care records.
  • Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals when clinically appropriate.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must hold a full, active California license and have relevant clinical experience with the patient populations served.

License
Active California LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC (full license required)
Clinical Experience
Experience working with adults and/or children and adolescents
Credential Status
Fully licensed and credentialed in California

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is structured on a productivity-based model.

  • $117,000–$134,000 per year (productivity-based)
  • Cash incentive bonus plan
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Schedule Flexible work schedules
Work Arrangement Hybrid — in-person and telehealth options

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Therapists work with patients seeking outpatient mental health care.

Patient Ages Adults and/or children and adolescents
Clinical Setting Outpatient
Population Focus Individuals receiving mental health treatment

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical work centers on the delivery of outpatient mental health therapy.

Primary Service Individual mental health therapy
Care Approach Outpatient behavioral healthcare
Treatment Focus Addressing mental health concerns and supporting treatment goals

Role Highlights

Distinct features of this position include its compensation structure and operational support.

  • Productivity-based compensation model with cash incentive bonus plan
  • Full administrative support for clinical staff

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance Health is a national provider of outpatient mental healthcare services for children, adolescents, and adults. The organization employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists and delivers care through its clinical network and telemedicine platform.

Organization Type National outpatient mental health provider
Clinical Team Psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists
Focus Outpatient mental healthcare for children, adolescents, and adults

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the productivity-based compensation model work?
Compensation falls within the $117,000–$134,000 range and is based on clinical productivity. A cash incentive bonus plan is also part of the structure. Specific productivity expectations are confirmed during the hiring process.
Are associate-level clinicians (AMFT, ASW, APCC) eligible to apply?
No. The position requires a full, active California license as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC.
Will I work with both children and adults?
The role is open to therapists with experience treating adults and/or children and adolescents. Specific population assignment depends on clinician experience and practice needs.
How much flexibility exists between in-person and telehealth work?
The position offers hybrid flexibility that includes both in-person and telehealth options. The exact balance is determined with the hiring team.
What does “full administrative support” include?
LifeStance provides full administrative support to its clinical team so therapists can focus on patient care. Exact operational details are shared during the interview process.

Licensed Mental Health Therapist Jobs in San Francisco, CA

Licensed Mental Health Therapist roles in San Francisco require full California licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC and clinical experience with adults and/or children and adolescents. These positions center on outpatient mental health therapy delivered in a hybrid model that combines clinic-based sessions with telehealth. LifeStance Health operates as a national outpatient behavioral health organization that employs multidisciplinary clinicians and structures therapist compensation on a productivity basis within a defined annual range. Candidates seeking LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC opportunities in San Francisco will find the work focused on individual therapy, clinical documentation, and coordinated patient care within an established outpatient practice setting.

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