Behavioral Health Therapist

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