Teladoc Health·California
Deliver virtual individual therapy sessions for adolescent and adult populations using secure video and phone. Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
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Summary of Position
Are you passionate about supporting mental health and ready to make a difference at scale? Teladoc Health, a global leader in virtual care, is expanding its network of independent Mental Health Therapists to meet growing demand for high-quality, accessible care—anytime, anywhere.
We are currently seeking licensed therapists (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) to provide virtual mental health services on a 1099 contract basis. As a contracted provider, you’ll work independently, set your own schedule, and use your clinical expertise to help clients thrive—supported by Teladoc’s technology and infrastructure.
This role is eligible for hire anywhere in the United States and is a fully remote position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (as an Independent Contractor)
Deliver individual therapy sessions virtually (via secure video and phone), focusing on adolescent and adult populations.
Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with applicable legal and ethical standards.
Coordinate with Teladoc’s support teams as needed to facilitate client care and resolve technical issues.
Exercise independent clinical judgment to manage client care in a remote setting.
Required Qualifications
Experience providing therapy in an unsupervised, independent practice setting.
Active license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC) with eligibility to treat patients independently.
Master’s degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Candidates who have opted out of Medicare or are in the opt‑out period cannot be considered.
Experience working with clients managing PTSD, depression, anxiety, or trauma-related conditions.
Strong clinical skills and ability to operate autonomously in a telehealth environment.
Proficient in using EHR systems and telehealth platforms.
Contractor Perks
Flexible schedule – you choose your hours.
No billing or administrative overhead – focus on care delivery.
Supportive infrastructure – access to scheduling tools, patient referrals, and clinical documentation systems.
National reach – serve a diverse population from the comfort of your home.
The base salary for this position is $65/visit ($74/visit if Medicaid enrolled with CA license).
Teladoc Health maintains an open application for Therapist roles due to ongoing hiring needs, as multiple identical positions are filled on a continuous basis throughout the year.
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Teladoc Health will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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Must hold an active LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC license and a Master's degree or higher in a related field. Requires experience in unsupervised independent practice and proficiency with telehealth platforms.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.