Telehealth Therapist at Thriveworks - Remote California — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is telehealth-only and fully remote, but it comes with a critical geographic constraint: you must be independently licensed in California and physically residing there. That's a hard requirement, not a flexible perk — California licensure is state-specific, and you cannot legally provide therapy to California clients from another U.S. state or abroad.
For digital nomads, this role is not location-independent in the traditional sense. You are tethered to California residency to maintain your license and malpractice/liability standing. Working from Lisbon, Bangkok, or Medellín is not an option — telehealth licensure in the U.S. requires physical presence in the licensing state or a state with a compact agreement.
Schedule flexibility within California is real: sessions can be scheduled seven days a week between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET (4 a.m.–7 p.m. PT), giving California-based practitioners genuine schedule autonomy. The minimum commitment is 20 hours of availability per week.
- No mention of coworking stipend or equipment budget
- No visa sponsorship — must already be authorized to work in the U.S.
- W2 employment means standard U.S. payroll taxes apply
If you're a licensed clinician who wants remote flexibility within California — working from home, a cabin in Tahoe, or anywhere in the state — this role offers that. It's not a nomad role, but it is a genuine work-from-home telehealth position.
Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide telehealth sessions in California.
Thriveworks is a mental health care company founded by clinicians in 2008 and still led by them today. With 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model, we serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and we're growing. In addition to working directly with clients, we partner with health systems and primary care providers because we believe mental health is inseparable from physical health. As a clinician-led organization, we're built to support the people who do this work with the tools, community, and stability you need to build a career that lasts.
About the Role
We're hiring licensed clinicians to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to our more than 175,000 clients across the country. You may be a good fit for this role if you're:
- Independently licensed and living in California — LPCC, LMFT, LCSW, PhD (Licensed Psychologist)
- Consistently available to clients for a minimum of 15 sessions with 20 hours of availability weekly
- A behavioral health generalist who is open to treating a variety of clients, including couples and children
- Invested in helping your clients achieve measurable progress
- Confident working with modern clinical technology, including telehealth and EHR tools
- A good teammate — we're building a clinical community and value positive contributors
Compensation
Up to $62,000 based on licensure type, session volume, and bonus opportunities.
How We Support You
We handle the administrative work so you can focus on what you do best: providing exceptional care. That means credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support taken care of for you, plus paid orientation and training to get you started. You'll build a full caseload within 90 days of credentialing, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET.
Benefits
- As a W2 employee, you'll be eligible to receive:
- Guaranteed bi-weekly pay for completed sessions
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off
- CEU reimbursement and free in-house training
- Opportunities for paid clinical supervisor roles in select states
Our Community
Being a clinician can feel isolating, especially in a telehealth world. We're built to make sure it doesn't. You'll have access to live clinical support, monthly case consultations, and a vibrant online and in-person community of more than 2,700 licensed providers. All clinical leadership is promoted from within, so the people supporting you have been exactly where you are.
Ready to Join Us?
Apply today to become part of a team that's changing mental health care for clients and clinicians alike.
Interested in joining Team Thriveworks? We're thrilled to meet you!
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- Our recruiters and other team members will only email you from [email protected] or an @thriveworks.com email address.
- Our recruiters and other team members may also contact you via text or phone to schedule an interview.
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- Our interviews will take place over Google Meet (not Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or any other platform).
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Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, either now or in the future.
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