Child and Family Therapist - California (Remote)

JOIN THE MANATEAM – Empower Families, Transform Futures

At Manatee, we believe in transforming mental health care for today's families. We’re more than just a virtual clinic; we’re creating a world where every child and family feels seen, supported, and empowered. If you're ready to make a real impact as an independent contractor, let’s shape the future of mental health together!

Why Manatee? Imagine helping lead a movement that redefines mental health care for families. As an independent contractor with Manatee, you’ll provide vital services and expertise, supporting children and families while enjoying the flexibility and autonomy of a contractor position.

Our Mission: We believe in treating the whole family. Through deep, meaningful connections between parents and children, and utilizing cutting-edge, clinically validated assessments and technology, we supercharge progress and outcomes. Together, we’re setting a new standard in virtual mental health care for modern families.

What You’ll Do: As a California-licensed therapist (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMHC, PsyD, PhD), you’ll be an essential part of our provider network. You’ll offer your professional services under an independent contractor arrangement, bringing your expertise and skills to help families thrive. In this role, you will:

• Provide evidence-based therapy to children, parents, and families in a virtual setting.
• Conduct clinical assessments and monitor progress through Manatee’s platform, tailoring treatment plans to each family’s unique needs.
• Contribute your expertise to create engaging and actionable content (e.g., activities, handouts, and interventions) for families, helping us maintain a high standard of care.
• Collaborate with other providers and share insights to enhance our services, ensuring we remain a leader in family-first mental health care.

What Makes You a Great Fit? As an independent contractor with Manatee, you will have the flexibility to manage your schedule and client load while contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll succeed in this role if:

• You are a licensed mental health professional in California (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, PsyD, PhD) and passionate about working with children and families.
• You have availability after 3pm ET and can provide a minimum of 8 hours per week of care.
• You have 2+ years of experience providing therapy to children and families.
• You’re adaptable, forward-thinking, and excited by the challenge of improving mental health for modern families.
• You enjoy working independently, managing your own caseload, and being part of a collaborative, innovative team.
• You have strong organizational skills and can navigate the flexibility required in a startup environment.
• You value humor and kindness as powerful tools for healing and connection.

What’s In It For You? As a Manatee independent contractor, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Impact Lives: Play a key role in helping families thrive through evidence-based care.
• Flexibility: Set your own schedule and work from anywhere – we’re a remote-first team, which means no commute and the ability to work on your own terms.
• Professional Growth: Be part of an ambitious team at an early stage, with opportunities to contribute to Manatee’s evolving clinical approach and products.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive and diverse team that values your input and expertise.
• Competitive Pay: $60-$80 per hour for the services you provide, giving you both professional fulfillment and financial reward.

Our Core Values at Manatee:

• Children are our future: We exist to help them thrive.
• Diversity is our superpower: Our strength lies in the unique perspectives we bring.
• We grow outside the comfort zone: Innovation comes from embracing change.
• Kindness is always possible: We lead with empathy in every interaction.

Interested in Joining Us? If you’re ready to bring your talents to a team dedicated to changing mental health care for families, apply now! Complete the application and schedule your initial interview. We’re excited to see how you can make a difference as an independent provider with Manatee.

Manatee is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes therapists of all backgrounds. As an independent contractor, you will work with us under the terms of a service agreement, providing your services in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Note: This is a 1099 contractor position. As an independent contractor, you will maintain control over how and when you provide services, subject to your availability and compliance with relevant regulations. You are responsible for managing your own taxes and insurance.

Manatee is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. If you have suggestions on how we can further diversify our hiring pipeline or reduce bias in our process, please let us know!