Fully Remote Licensed Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) – California | Women’s Mental Health | Flexible Schedule Remote licensed therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) in California 1099 Contractor | Flexible schedule (12-5 PT preferred or nights/weekends) | 100% telehealth Specialized care in perinatal & reproductive mental health (pregnancy, postpartum, PMDD, menopause) Contract position to start with goal of growing to full-time Women’s mental health needs are both widespread and underserved, from the reproductive years through menopause and beyond. During this time, nearly 1 in 5 women experience moderate to serious psychological distress, yet only a fraction receive the specialized care they need, and mental health conditions remain a leading contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality. is building a different model. We are a clinician-led, early-stage startup providing comprehensive, specialized virtual mental health care for women and their families across major hormonal and life transitions. Our work spans the full reproductive and hormonal lifespan, including:

• PMOS, PMDD
• Fertility challenges
• Pregnancy
• Postpartum
• Pregnancy and infant loss
• Parenting
• Perimenopause and Menopause

Mavida provides integrated, evidence-based care through 1:1, couples, and group therapy, alongside medication management and prescribing, as well as educational content and community support. We serve individuals and families navigating the intersection of biology and lived experience from trying to conceive to raising children and beyond. We are hiring a licensed mental health therapist to help expand access to this level of specialized, whole-person care as we continue to grow. Why work with us? We are just as passionate about supporting the personal and professional growth of our employees as we are about providing innovative and effective care to our patients. We are a clinician-led organization that recognizes the importance of supporting the mental health and well-being of our employees that are expected to care for our patients who are often suffering with complex social, emotional, physical, and mental health needs. Therefore, we:

• Ensure equitable hiring practices, dialogue, and training that support the employment of a diverse workforce.
• Maintain a workplace where all employees feel respected and valued, with equal opportunity for development and advancement.
• Provide specialization training to provide our employees with the most up-to-date research on best practices in perinatal mental health.
• Encourage professional balance and prioritizing personal and family commitments

Hours + pay negotiable. Preferred Days/Hours Range (negotiable): M-F, 9-5pm PT, with one evening per week. 10-15 hours of weekly availability to provide care. All work will be remote - meetings will be held virtually. What are we looking for? The ideal candidate is dedicated, self-starting, and eager to learn. Through our expert-led training, they will have the opportunity to develop specialization in women’s mental health across hormonally influenced life transitions, including fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, PMDD, and perimenopause/menopause, with a focus on supporting patients through the complex intersection of biology, identity, and lived experience. The successful candidate is someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting women and birthing people during the crucial stages of parenthood.
• Is committed to cultivating cultural humility, increasing personal awareness, and enhancing cultural competency to effectively serve a diverse patient population
• Has the ability to build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
• Is adaptable and open to learning and growth. They should be willing to embrace new technologies and approaches to virtual mental health care.
• Actively engages in meetings, and contributes to the innovation and growth of the clinical team.
• Has a commitment to ongoing education and professional development, including staying up-to-date with the latest research and treatment modalities in perinatal mental health.
• Has high ethical standards and maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to all relevant laws and regulations governing psychiatric nursing practice.
• Has strong communication skills, as all work will be conducted remotely; should be able to convey complex medical information in a clear and understandable manner (or willingness to grow in that area).
• Is comfortable with the technology and/or willing to learn new technologies to facilitate patient-centered virtual care

What is the role? The Mental Health Therapist will:

• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations and assessments of patients, including reviewing medical histories and formulating diagnoses.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered clinical care to individuals that is in-line with the Mavida clinical model.
• Utilize pat