Remote Mental Health Therapist - California
How this pay compares
This posting states $70 an hour. Open mental health therapist jobs in California post a median of $43.50 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$61.15, across 182 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Mental health therapists employed in California earn a median of $28.48 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 59.0% · Stating an hourly rate 43.4%
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About the job
About Gaggle:
Gaggle has been supporting student safety and well-being for over 25 years. We’ve partnered with school districts across the country to provide teletherapy to K-12 students and school staff. With no out-of-pocket expenses to clients and no billing of insurance, we are able to support students' mental health needs regardless of their location or ability to pay.
Why Join:
100% remote work
- Work from any location you choose
Complete Control Over Your Schedule
- Flexible work schedule (weekday evenings and/or weekends)
No billing insurance
- Sessions are funded by the school so there's more time to focus on therapy
No Show Protection
- Partial reimbursement for no shows & cancellations within 24 hrs
We support you the way you support the students
- Open Office Hours
- Receive an annual $200 Contract Stipend
- Paid Cross-Licensing Fees
Responsibilities
- Conduct 45-minute weekly video therapy sessions with assigned clients helping them improve their mental health
- 90% clinical / 10% admin
Requirements
- Independent license to provide mental health counseling services (LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT or similar)
- Strong technology skills
- Must acquire Professional Liability and Bodily Injury coverage prior to taking on clients and have Gaggle listed as Additionally Insured
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of counseling experience
- Ability to provide therapy services in Spanish
- Dual state certification is a plus!
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for contracting without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.
Where you can work from
This job is 100% remote, for applicants who live in the United States.
From Gaggle's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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