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.