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Our two core clinical roles are California Licensed Therapists (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, Psychologist) — 100% remote, salaried W2 positions — and CA Associate Mental Health Therapists (AMFT, ACSW, APCC, Registered Psychological Assistant) — 100% remote, full-time positions. We also hire psychiatric providers for medication management and clinical support staff across our continuum: outpatient, IOP/vIOP, PHP, and adult residential. Current openings are posted on our Careers page and Indeed.
An active, independent California license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist), a secure HIPAA-compliant workspace for telehealth, full-time availability (40 hours/week), not having opted out of Medicare, and a commitment to ethical and legal standards. Licensed in another state, or not yet licensed? Connect with us anyway — we have new opportunities regularly.
Yes — associates are one of our two core clinical roles. You’ll need to be a Registered Behavioral Health Practitioner in California (APCC, AMFT, ACSW, or Registered Psychological Assistant) with a minimum of 2,000 accrued experience hours, a HIPAA-compliant telehealth space, and full-time availability. BBS-approved supervision toward licensure is provided — see the supervision question below for details.
Our two main clinical positions — licensed therapists and associate therapists — are 100% remote telehealth roles. In-person opportunities exist within our IOP, PHP, and residential programs in the Los Angeles area, and some clinicians build a schedule that blends both.
All clinical positions are W2 employment — licensed therapists are salaried, and associates are full-time at an annual rate. Either way you’re an employee with full benefits, paid time off, and bonuses — not a 1099 contractor.
Visit our Careers page, find us on Indeed, or connect through www.themindfullemon.com, Instagram @themindful_lemon, or LinkedIn. If you’re a provider looking to refer a client rather than join the team, head to our Provider Referrals page — we make referrals easy and keep you informed with appropriate consent.
The base salary for licensed masters-level therapists is $80,000 annually, and the base salary for licensed psychologists is $90,000 annually. Both with a weekly productivity bonus that has no cap on your upside. With base salary, benefits, and productivity bonus combined, total compensation can range from $80,000 up to $152,000+ annually for licensed therapists, and from $90,000 up to $148,500+ annually for licensed psychologists, depending on productivity.ty.
In addition to base salary, clinicians may be eligible for:
- Weekly productivity bonuses (based on billed sessions)
- Annual performance-based increases
- PTO and holiday pay
- 401(k) matching
- Employer-sponsored benefits
- Unlimited CEU access
Clinicians earn a weekly bonus based on billed sessions, on top of the 25-session weekly requirement. There’s no bonus at 25–26 sessions, and bonus pay increases at each tier above that, with no cap on your upside:
Licensed Masters Level Therapist:
27–28 sessions/week: +$200/week
29–30 sessions/week: +$400/week
31–32 sessions/week: +$600/week
33–34 sessions/week: +$800/week
35+ sessions/week: +$1,000/week
Licensed Psychologist:
27–28 sessions/week: +$225/week
29–30 sessions/week: +$450/week
31–32 sessions/week: +$675/week
33–34 sessions/week: +$900/week
35+ sessions/week: +$1,125/week
No-shows and late cancellations count as half a session toward your weekly total for bonus purposes.
Full-time clinicians maintain a caseload of 25 billable sessions per week. This is the minimum requirement, though clinicians can go above it for additional earning potential through the productivity bonus structure. Because we account for an average 22–25% cancellation rate, clinicians typically need to schedule a larger caseload than 25 to reliably build up to that billable minimum. As your client engagement strengthens and cancellations drop, many clinicians are able to reduce their scheduled appointments while still meeting the target. A full caseload is provided from the start (no marketing or self-sourcing required).
More than most group practices: a full caseload provided with no marketing required, insurance billing and credentialing managed for you, a dedicated admin support team, a licensed care navigation team supporting client engagement, streamlined EHR and documentation support, and no overhead or office costs. Your job is the clinical work — we handle the rest.
Support is layered into how we’re built. Every clinician belongs to a small team of 12 led by a Clinical Program Manager, with a weekly team meeting for support, training, development, and care improvement. Within those teams, all clinical staff participate in consult groups of four — a regular space to discuss cases with peers, sharpen clinical thinking, and stay connected rather than isolated. Every third Thursday of the month, the entire clinical team gathers for a dedicated development training, led by TML leadership or an outside specialist. And unlimited CEU access means your growth never waits on a budget approval.
The Lemon Reset™ is our structured clinical framework — Regulation, Meaning, Awareness, Connection, Rhythm — that guides care at every level. It integrates evidence-informed modalities including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed interventions, motivational enhancement, behavioral activation, and family systems approaches. All clinicians are trained in the framework, and because every level of care follows it, clients transition between levels without starting over — and clinicians can follow them.
Associates receive BBS-approved clinical supervision provided by TML at no cost — in both group and triadic formats — so every supervised hour counts toward your California licensure requirements. Supervision runs alongside everything else our clinical structure offers: your team of 12, weekly team meetings, peer consult groups, and monthly development trainings. Gaining hours here means being developed, not just counted.
Three things. First, the continuum: clinicians here can work across outpatient, IOP/vIOP, PHP, and residential levels — rare in a single organization, and it means your clients keep continuity as their needs change. Second, the framework: the Lemon Reset™ gives the whole team a shared clinical language. Third, the structure: W2 employment with transparent pay, full benefits, a provided caseload, and bonuses that reward rather than require overwork. As our HR Director puts it — when clinicians are supported, clients benefit.
We welcome provider referrals at every level of care. Submit through our Provider Referrals page or call (855) 435-3801 — our admissions team conducts the clinical assessment, verifies benefits, and with appropriate consent keeps you informed of your client’s placement and transitions.
You will begin seeing clients during your first week of employment.
Caseloads are gradually built and typically reach approximately 35 active clients by Week 4.
Clients are assigned based on your strengths, experience, and areas of clinical interest whenever possible.
Our goal is to create a caseload that is both clinically appropriate and sustainable for you.
We provide individual, family, and couples counseling, as well as group services and medication management.
Clients range from young children through older adults. Most present with concerns such as:
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and life transitions
- Relationship concerns
- General life stressors
We accept most major insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and EAP referrals.
Yes. This is a fully remote position.
Clinicians work five days per week and are expected to maintain a consistent schedule.
We do not offer compressed schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days). Split schedules are permitted — for example, working morning and evening hours with a longer break in between.
Each workday must include:
- 8 working hours
- A minimum 30-minute unpaid lunch break
- Lunch taken after the fourth hour of work
Please note that there is a weekly staff meeting every Thursday at 11:00 AM. On Thursdays, your first session must begin on the hour to ensure you are available for the meeting.
No. We require a consistent weekly schedule to support continuity of care for your clients.
Not required, but strongly preferred.
Evening and weekend availability is especially valuable for clinicians working with children and families, as many clients are unavailable during traditional business hours.
Generally, no. We do not typically schedule clinicians before 8:00 AM Pacific Time because demand for early-morning appointments is very limited.
4 weeks PTO, including holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible scheduling
- Referral program
- Unlimited CEU access
Team members on our health plan also receive wellness and lifestyle savings; access to 10,000+ gyms nationwide through Active&Fit Direct™, plus fitness, vision, dental, hearing, prescription, entertainment, and travel discounts
Benefits become available after 90 days of employment.
For a personalized quote, please contact HR and provide your full name, date of birth, and zip code.
If dependents will be covered, include each dependent’s date of birth and zip code as well. HR will provide a personalized benefits estimate.
Yes. Coverage is available for eligible dependents.
Employees receive three weeks of PTO plus six paid holidays:
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Employees become eligible after six months of service.
TML provides a 100% match on employee contributions up to 2%.
Yes. Clinicians receive unlimited CEU access and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Yes. Malpractice coverage is provided at no cost for all full-time salaried clinicians.
Supervisors are assigned during onboarding. Your hiring manager may or may not serve as your direct supervisor.
At this time, clinicians are expected to provide their own equipment (computer, webcam, reliable internet, etc.).
Start dates are generally scheduled 4–5 weeks after hiring paperwork is completed. This allows us to prepare for onboarding, scheduling, and caseload development.
Start dates cannot be scheduled more than five weeks after hire. Candidates who are unable to begin within that timeframe are encouraged to reconnect with us when they are ready.
Yes. Because we accept most major insurance plans, many clinicians are able to continue working with existing clients who choose to follow them to TML.
We strongly recommend focusing on one full-time role. The position requires a full 40-hour commitment and significant clinical energy and engagement.
Outside employment is ultimately your decision, but it must not interfere with your scheduled work hours or responsibilities at TML.
Yes. We prioritize promoting from within whenever possible. Leadership opportunities are available as the organization grows, and prior management experience is often helpful for advancement into supervisory roles.
Yes. The Mindful Lemon qualifies as an eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Employees seeking PSLF should complete the required employment certification process. TML will provide the necessary employer verification upon request.
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