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Legara, Inc. is seeking an experienced California-licensed Behavioral Health therapist (PhD, PsyD LCSW, LMFT) to provide remote outpatient telehealth psychotherapy for an underserved FQHC patient panel. This role offers flexible scheduling, robust administrative support, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients who face significant barriers to mental health care.If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.You'll see a diverse population of predominantly low-income, Spanish-speaking adults, children, and teenagers with mild to moderate mental health needs.Key DetailsSchedule: 40 hours per week availability. Weekdays; variable with multiple week notice, mutually agreed uponHours: No nights or weekends unless desiredSetting: Fully remote (must be located in California); On-site training required in San Diego, CAEngagement Length: Open-endedCredentialing: 4 - 8 weeks prior to trainingCompensation: $100,000 - $168,000 annually, 1099You earn $65 per completed encounter, with a guaranteed minimum of $1,940 per week ($100,000/year). Each pay period, you're paid whichever is greater. Encounters include both intakes (60 minutes) and follow-ups (30 minutes).With a typical full-time caseload of about 40 hours per week, clinicians can earn up to $3,900/week, or up to $187,200 over 48 working weeks.Support: Administrative and scheduling team manages patient bookings, templates, and remindersWhat You'll DoProvide Telehealth (phone or video) Psychotherapy: 16–30 minutes each (up to 45 minutes for intakes)Chart directly in the health center's EMR (NextGen)Join brief care-team huddles and collaborate with primary care, behavioral health, and case management staffProvide culturally responsive care; Spanish fluency is requiredFollow the FQHC's standard medical staff oversight and QA policiesMust-Have QualificationsCurrent, unrestricted license to practice psychotherapy in CaliforniaStrong technological skills and ability to quickly learn complex healthcare software (NextGen experience preferred)Comfortable serving Medi-Cal and uninsured patientsSecure broadband internet, webcam, and a private workspace for telepsychiatryMalpractice coverage: $1M/$3M base policyPreferred QualificationsProfessional fluency in Spanish (speaking, reading, documentation)Previous experience xhyhwjd working in safety-net healthcare or with underserved populationsLocated in San Diego county or willing to travel for extensive on-site trainingWhy Work with LegaraPatient-first focus: Your income aligns with completed encounters, improving access and reducing wait timesProfessional autonomy: You direct your clinical care without external treatment plan interferenceSeamless operations: We handle credentialing, scheduling, and payment logistics so you can focus on patientsFull support team: Senior Clinical Consultant available as a resource; admin and scheduling handled end-to-endAdditional InformationThis is a 1099 contractor positionBenefits: Flexible schedule, robust admin supportWork Location: Remote

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