Part-time Child & Adolescent Mental Health Therapists (California)

Are you a licensed therapist passionate about children’s mental health? Handspring is an impact-driven organization that is rebuilding pediatric behavioral health care from the ground up. Join our fully remote team with guaranteed minimum pay, malpractice coverage, paid consultation time, and a clinical community that invests in your growth. FLEXIBLE PART-TIME OPTIONS You choose your caseload. As a W-2 employee, you have a guaranteed monthly income floor. Every month, you start with guaranteed pay: Reduced Part-Time (8–11 clients/week) - Guaranteed monthly floor: $900–$1,100/month - Clinical session rate: $90–$110/hour - Documentation time rate: $25/hour - Consultation rate: 50% of clinical rate - Paid sick time included — accrue up to 40+ hours per year, based on hours worked - Malpractice coverage included - Annual rate increase (performance-based) Regular Part-Time (12+ clients/week) Everything in Reduced Part-Time, plus: - Guaranteed monthly floor: $1,800–$2,200/month WHAT YOU’LL DO - Provide weekly psychotherapy using CBT and other evidence-based practices to children ages 8–17 and young adults 18+, plus parent training and support - Maintain a fixed weekly schedule of at least 8 recurring client sessions via telehealth - Participate in weekly consultations and peer-led collaborative huddles - Complete clinical documentation in a timely manner - Coordinate with clients’ pediatricians, school counselors, and families as needed YOUR SCHEDULE & TIME COMMITMENT Caseload: Manage at least 8 clients per week (option to take on more hours). Available Hours (All PST): - Monday–Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM - Friday: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM - Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM WHAT EVERY THERAPIST GETS - Guaranteed minimum pay: a floor that protects you from cancellations and no-shows - Malpractice insurance: fully covered - Paid admin time: documentation and notes are compensated - Paid consultation time: weekly case consultations and team huddles with a supportive clinical community - Scheduling handled for you: we manage intake and calendars - Ongoing professional development: training programs and clinical community - No exclusivity: maintain a private practice or other commitments alongside Handspring WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR - Licensed in California: LCSW, LPCC, or LMFT - Experience with children, teens, young adults, and families using evidence-based treatments - Comfortable with Zoom, EHR systems, and collaboration tools - Not opted out of Medicare; willing to be cross-licensed in additional states - Able to commit to a fixed weekly schedule of at least 8 recurring client sessions WHY HANDSPRING 1 in 5 children in the U.S. have a diagnosable mental health disorder, but roughly half never receive care. We’re building a modern virtual pediatric clinic that integrates technology, telehealth, and evidence-based treatment to reach the children, young adults, and families who need it. We handle the administrative burden: scheduling, billing, and insurance, so you can focus on clinical work. Learn more about our culture and hear from our therapists: handspringhealth.com/work-at-handspring http://handspringhealth.com/work-at-handspring Handspring Health is an equal opportunity employer.