Behavioral Health Therapist
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About the job
Remote Behavioral Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, LP) | Youth & Adults | Bakersfield, CA
Work from home in Bakersfield or anywhere in the U.S., see Kaiser Permanente members by video, and earn $75–$90 per session. Our Kaiser program has a 96% caseload fill rate, so referrals are consistent.
About the role
Daybreak Health is a telehealth company that helps people get mental health care without barriers. This role is for our Kaiser Permanente program. You’ll provide individual therapy by video to youth and young adults (ages 11–24), adults (ages 18–60), or both. Our team books clients based on your availability and sends the consent forms.
Where you’ll work
Fully remote. This role is open to clinicians licensed in California who can work from anywhere in the U.S., including Bakersfield, Delano, and Tehachapi.
Pay and support (1099 independent contractor)
- 💵 $75–$90 per session, based on weekly caseload volume
- 📋 Paid intake assessments
- 🕒 Paid no-shows and late cancellations
- 🌐 $5 bilingual differential for eligible clinicians
- 🎓 $340 paid onboarding stipend
- 📚 Free CE credits year-round and paid clinical consultation
- 🛡️ Malpractice insurance included
- 💳 Biweekly pay, with Daybreak handling all billing
Schedule
- Set your own hours, Monday–Sunday, 8 am–8 pm Pacific Time (weekends optional). Youth clients are most often seen Monday–Friday, 3–8 pm PT.
- Start with 5 sessions a week and see as many clients as you’d like
- A dedicated intake assistant handles initial scheduling and consent forms
What you bring
- An active California license: LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or LP
- Experience providing individual therapy, plus comfort with telehealth
- A commitment to culturally responsive, equitable care
Associate and provisionally licensed clinicians aren’t eligible.
Ready to join us? Apply today.
Intake (CPT 90791, 53 min)
$85 - $85 USD
Follow up (CPT 90837, 53+ min)
$75 - $95 USD
Follow-up: (CPT 90832, 30 min) - (CPT 90834, 45 min)
$40 - $65 USD
Where you can work from
This job is 100% remote, for applicants who live in the United States.
From Daybreak Health's job posting, checked 6 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Daybreak Health
School-based mental health provider that partners with school districts across the country to offer teletherapy for ages 5 (source: Daybreak Health, Student success starts with mental health) to 19 (source: Daybreak Health, Student success starts with mental health), in-person therapy and universal screeners. Source: Daybreak Health, Student success starts with mental health
Based in San Francisco, CAHires in California, Georgia, North Carolina, Illinois, Louisiana, TexasPay on its listings: 20.7% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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