Little Otter and Hazel Health have joined forces to expand access to high-quality, comprehensive care for children and families nationwide. Little Otter is a clinician-founded mental health company delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to children and families through a structured, measurement-informed care model.
We’re building a model where clinicians can see real outcomes from their work while providing accessible, whole-family care.
The Role
We are seeking independently licensed therapists in California who are passionate about working with children and families within a structured, measurement-based care model. In this role, you will deliver high-quality virtual therapy while using standardized assessments and ongoing measures to guide diagnosis, track progress, and inform treatment.
What You’ll Do
Provide evidence-based teletherapy to children (ages 6–17) and their families
Deliver interventions such as CBT, Exposure Response Prevention, Parent Management Training, PCIT, CPP, and other evidence-based modalities
Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation (intakes, treatment plans, progress notes) using our platform Assessment & Measurement-Based Care
Conduct comprehensive intake and diagnostic assessments for child and family clients
Perform multi-dimensional evaluations, including assessing family dynamics, school environment, medical history, and cultural factors
Assess risk and safety including SI/HI/NSSI and complete safety plans with clients when indicated
Utilize standardized clinical measures to support diagnosis and ongoing care
Track client progress using session-level measures, incorporating both client-reported and clinician-assessed perspectives Minimum Qualifications
Master’s-level therapist independently licensed in California (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or equivalent)
Clinical experience providing psychotherapy to children and families
Demonstrated experience treating common pediatric mental health conditions using evidence-based approaches
Strong diagnostic and assessment skills
Comfortable delivering care virtually and using technology in clinical practice
Interest in or experience with measurement-informed care and outcomes tracking If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply.
Schedule
Minimum 7 client caseload with 80% of sessions during California peak hours:
Monday–Friday, 2:00pm–7:00pm PT
Compensation
$80-$85 per session
Benefits
12 company holidays
Accrued sick time
401(k) program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Malpractice insurance Licensing & Location Requirements
Candidates must maintain an active license in the state where services are provided. This role may be performed from the following states: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MN, MS, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, PA, VA, WA.
Applicants must reside in (or relocate to) one of these states prior to employment. State eligibility may change based on hiring needs.
Equal Opportunity
Hazel Health is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We value the experiences and perspectives of people from all backgrounds. Hazel considers qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws. A background check is required following a contingent offer of employment.
Hazel Health partners with school districts and health plans across the country to deliver comprehensive physical and mental healthcare services to K-12 students virtually, both in school and at home. The company's licensed providers offer teletherapy and medical services to over four million students regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Following a merger with Little Otter, Hazel aims to remove all barriers to healthcare access and enable children to thrive in school, at home, and in life. The company operates as a high-growth social enterprise focused on increasing equitable access to quality health care experiences for students and families nationwide.
