Remote Licensed Therapist, Part-Time 1099, California

Working with Meru Health as a Remote 1099 Therapistfully licensed in CA, you will be part of a mission to make mental health care more holistic, effective, accessible and outcome-driven. Watch this brief animation to learn more. We are actively hiring for therapists to start as soon as they are able.

Why Join Meru Health?

We know California is a crowded market, so here’s what sets us apart for therapists:

• A Treatment Modality That Works: We are helping folks get better in just 12 weeks. Really.
• Strong Clinical Community: Join a vibrant, supportive network of clinicians who meet regularly for consultation, CEUs, and community building.
• Professional Growth: Free monthly CEU webinars, cross-state licensing support, and collaboration with a world-class product team shaping the future of care delivery.
• Flexibility You Control: Work remotely from anywhere, set your own schedule, and start with as little as 10 hours per week.
• No Claw Backs: Not only do we compensate for no-shows and late cancellations - but if an insurer doesn’t pay, you keep your fees.
• Patient Demand: We are launching with a major new health plan partner — creating exponential growth potential for clinicians who join now.
• Streamlined Admin Support: No more chasing claims or endless paperwork. We handle scheduling, billing, and client engagement tools so you can focus on care.

• Facilitate 40–50 minute intake calls and brief program check-ins via Zoom.
• Support participants in our 12-week digital program through secure clinical chat (approx. 10–15 minutes per participant per week).
• Collaborate with our multidisciplinary care team and provide feedback to improve our tools and outcomes.
• Track participant progress using our digital platform and maintain clinical documentation aligned with ethical and legal standards.

• Doctoral or Master’s degree in a relevant field (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy).
• Full, independent licensure (LMFT, LPCC, LPC, LCSW) in California (multi-state licensure a plus).
• 3+ years of post-licensure experience working with adults navigating depression, anxiety, stress, or burnout.
• Training in CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, and evidence-based care.
• Cultural competence, clinical excellence, and compassion.
• Comfort using technology and adaptability in a fast-growing, innovative environment.
• A computer that meets the system requirementsto run Venn

• Competitive intake & participant rates with protection against no-shows.
• Flexible remote schedule that adapts to your life.
• Support with cross-state licensure if you want to expand your reach.
• Monthly free CEU webinars and professional development resources.
• Access to a community of like-minded, mission-driven clinicians.
• Administrative and technical support to reduce burden and maximize clinical time.

Meru Health is a next-generation digital clinic on a mission to make mental health care more accessible, effective, and outcome-driven. Our 12-week evidence-based program combines licensed therapist support with mindfulness practices, biofeedback, nutritional psychiatry, and digital tools to treat depression, anxiety, and burnout. We’ve proven our outcomes in multiple peer-reviewed studies and continue to innovate at the intersection of technology and mental health.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees and clinicians.

👉 Join us in shaping the future of mental health care while keeping the flexibility and support you deserve.