Job Overview
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.