Licensed Child and Adolescent Therapist - Fee For Service at Thriveworks summary: Licensed Child and Adolescent Therapists provide mental health counseling to children and adolescents through telehealth and face-to-face sessions. This role involves supporting behavioral health through individual and family therapy, with a focus on developing long-term care relationships. Thriveworks offers competitive compensation, career growth, and a supportive clinical community in a hybrid care model.

Thriveworks is currently seeking Licensed Clinicians to provide a mix of telehealth and face-to-face sessions in Fremont, CA. This role is eligible for a $7,500 ramp stipend for clinicians offering 25+ hours of availability per week.

At Thriveworks, we’re not just growing a practice—we’re building a movement to transform mental health care. Founded and led by clinicians, we understand what it takes to support our team so they can focus on what they do best: delivering exceptional care.

Who We Are Thriveworks is a trusted mental health provider with 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model. We serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and those numbers are growing. As a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization, we offer the tools, support, and community you need to build a fulfilling, long-term career.

What We’re Looking For We’re hiring independently licensed clinicians in California who are ready to make a difference and grow with us. We’re especially interested in: Providers willing to see 25+ sessions per week

Behavioral health generalists (open to seeing couples/children, with our support)

Clinicians who value autonomy and also enjoy being part of a team

Those interested in clinical leadership or supervisory roles

Strong character matters — we value integrity, openness, and a commitment to quality care

***Specialty Population is subject to client demand*** Specialties Preferred: Licensed Therapist specializing in, and with experience providing counseling to, Child and Adolescent and/or Play Therapy

Qualifications: Active and unrestricted LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist in California

Must live and be licensed in the state where services are provided

Compensation: Up to $115,400, based on licensure type/level, session volume, and bonus opportunities.

What We Provide We do the heavy lifting so you can focus on care. As a W2 employee, you’ll receive: $7,500 ramp stipend for 25+ clinical hours/week

Guaranteed, bi-weekly pay (no need to wait on reimbursement)

Paid orientation and annual pay increases

PTO and flexible scheduling (7am–10pm, 7 days/week)

No-show protection and caseload build within 90 days of credentialing

Credentialing, billing, scheduling, and marketing support

Health, dental, life, liability, and disability insurance options

401k with 3% employer match

CEU reimbursement and free in-house training

Opportunities for paid resident supervisory roles

A vibrant clinical community—online and in person

Monthly peer consultations and professional development

A clear path for career growth and internal promotion

A Place to Belong and Thrive Thriveworks is a certified Great Place to Work and a community built on inclusion, growth, and support. Whether you’re seeking mentorship, advancement, or a place where your impact matters, you’ll find it here. 93% of our team reports feeling included, and 87% say their work has purpose—and we think that says a lot.

Ready to Join Us? Apply today to become part of a team that’s changing mental health care for clients and clinicians alike.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-MS1 Interested in joining Team Thriveworks? We're thrilled to meet you! With Job scams becoming more and more frequent, here's how to know you're speaking with a real member of our team: Our recruiters and other team members will only email you from thriveworks@myworkday.com or an @thriveworks.com email address. Our interviews will take place over Google Meet (not Microsoft Teams or Zoom) We will never ask you to purchase or send us equipment. If you see a scam related to Thriveworks, please report to infosec@thriveworks.com. You can contact employment@thriveworks.com with any questions or concerns. 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. By clicking Apply, you acknowledge that Thriveworks may contact you regarding your application.

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