Licensed Child & Family Therapist (Measurement Based Care)- Part-Time (California)

Job Description

Job Description

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, ideally during California peak hours:
- Monday - Friday 3pm-7pm
- Saturday & Sunday

Compensation

$85 per session

Benefits

• 12 company holidays
• Accrued sick time
• 401(k) program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Malpractice insurance

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.