Psychologist Job in Los Angeles

Region

USA

Type of Job

Part time

Salary

$150 USD/Hour

Expire

01 November 2026

Are you a licensed psychologist navigating the dynamic and diverse landscape of Los Angeles? In a city known for its ambition, creativity, and relentless pace, the demand for high-quality mental health support is immense. Mentalzon offers a modern solution for independent practitioners like you, providing a seamless bridge to connect with clients seeking your expertise. We empower you to build, manage, and expand your private practice on your own terms, free from the constraints of traditional models and the complexities of client acquisition.

Join our platform to enhance your reach within the vibrant communities of LA and beyond. We handle the visibility, so you can focus on what you do best: providing transformative psychological care.

The Opportunity: Your Role as an Independent Psychologist

This is not a traditional employment position, but a partnership for independent practitioners. As a psychologist on the Mentalzon platform, you will:

Provide Expert Psychological Services: Offer individual, couples, or family therapy, psychological assessments, and counseling services based on your doctoral-level training (PsyD/PhD) and clinical specialties. All services are conducted via your chosen secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
Maintain Clinical Autonomy: You lead the entire therapeutic process. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, formulate diagnoses where appropriate, and design evidence-based treatment plans in full collaboration with your clients.
Uphold Professional Standards: Manage your clinical documentation with the diligence it requires, ensuring all records are timely, confidential, and compliant with California Board of Psychology regulations, APA ethical codes, and HIPAA.
Build Your Ideal Practice: You control your practice policies, therapeutic modalities, and client communications. Define your own professional identity and approach.

Who We're Looking For: Requirements for Partnership

We are seeking dedicated and autonomous professionals to join our network. The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

Licensure: Possess a current, active, and unrestricted license to practice psychology independently (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) issued by the California Board of Psychology. This is a mandatory requirement.
Education: A doctoral degree (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) in Psychology from an APA-accredited or equivalent institution.
Experience: Proven post-licensure experience delivering clinical psychology services, preferably with some experience in a private practice setting.
Telehealth Savvy: Competency and comfort using telehealth technologies for clinical practice, including video conferencing and electronic record-keeping, while adhering to all legal and ethical best practices for remote care.
Ethical & Legal Acumen: Deep understanding of HIPAA, California state laws governing the practice of psychology and telehealth, and the APA's Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct.
Professional Liability Insurance: Must maintain an active professional liability (malpractice) insurance policy that covers your scope of practice, including telehealth services.

Why Partner with Mentalzon in Los Angeles?

Total Financial Control: Set your own session rates and get paid directly by your clients. Mentalzon takes zero commission or fees from your earnings.
Escape the Commute: Leverage the power of telehealth to bypass LA traffic. Conduct sessions from your professional home office or any private, secure location, giving you back valuable time.
Ultimate Flexibility: Design your work schedule around your life. Whether you want to fill a few empty slots in your week, supplement your income, or build a full-time caseload, you have complete control. Offer hours that work for you and your LA clients—early mornings, evenings, or weekends.
Expand Your Reach: Connect with the incredibly diverse tapestry of Los Angeles clients—from creative professionals in the entertainment industry to tech innovators and families across the county—who are actively seeking a psychologist with your skills.
Focus on Clinical Impact: We help you become more visible to potential clients, reducing your need to spend time and money on marketing. Dedicate your energy to your clinical work, not administrative overhead.
Zero-Cost Partnership: There are no sign-up fees or monthly charges to list your profile on Mentalzon. It's a risk-free way to grow your client base.

How to Get Started:

Build Your Professional Profile: Register on the Mentalzon platform. Clearly showcase your doctoral education, your California Psychologist license, clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches (e.g., CBT, Psychodynamic, Humanistic), and areas of focus.
Verify Your Credentials: Upload your verification documents, including proof of your degree and your active California Board of Psychology license for our team to review.
Define Your Practice: Set your availability, list your professional fees, and outline your practice policies for clients to review.
Connect and Care: Begin receiving inquiries from potential clients and manage the therapeutic relationship directly, from initial consultation to ongoing care.

Are you a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles ready to embrace a smarter, more flexible way to manage your private practice? If you are committed to clinical excellence and value professional autonomy, register your profile on Mentalzon today and redefine what it means to have a thriving practice in Southern California.

What are the benefits of a free consultation?

Getting to know the psychologist: You can talk to the psychologist to see if they are a good fit for you in terms of their work style, personality, and specialization.

Defining the problem: You can describe your problem in detail and get qualified advice from the psychologist, which will help you better understand the nature of your problem.

Developing a plan of action: You can get recommendations on how to solve your problem, which methods and approaches may be the most effective.

Feeling supported: You can get emotional support and feel that you are not alone, because the psychologist will listen to you attentively.

Who is a free consultation suitable for?

Those looking for a psychologist: A free consultation can help you make the right choice, as you can talk to several psychologists before making a final decision.

Those who are unsure whether they need psychotherapy: A free consultation can help you understand whether psychotherapy can help you solve your problem and whether it is right for you.

Those who have a limited budget: A free consultation is an opportunity to get qualified help from a psychologist for free, to see if you need further psychotherapy.

Those who may be nervous or hesitant to start psychotherapy: A free consultation gives you the opportunity to overcome your fear of the first meeting with a psychologist, get answers to your questions, and feel more confident.

Important:

A free consultation is not a substitute for psychotherapy.

In a free consultation, the psychologist cannot give you a final diagnosis or prescribe treatment.

The purpose of a free consultation is to help you determine if a psychologist and psychotherapy are right for you, and to give you the first steps to solving your problem.

Potential benefits of a free initial consultation

During this first session: potential clients have the chance to learn more about you and your approach before agreeing to work together.

Offering a free consultation will help you build trust with the client. It shows them that you want to give them a chance to make sure you are the right person to help them before they move forward. Additionally, you should also be confident that you can support your clients and that the client has problems that you can help them cope with. Also, you can avoid any ethical difficult situations about charging a client for a session in which you choose not to proceed based on fit.

We've found that people are more likely to proceed with therapy after a free consultation, as it lowers the barrier to starting the process. Many people starting therapy are apprehensive about the unknown, even if they've had sessions before. Our culture associates a "risk-free" mindset with free offers, helping people feel more comfortable during the initial conversation with a specialist.

It's important to note that the initial consultation differs from a typical therapy session:

It can last from 15 to 30 minutes, with the specialist determining the appropriate length for this introductory meeting.

The free initial consultation is not intended to be a full therapy session. It is an opportunity for the client to learn more about the specialist and their approach to therapy, and to decide whether they want to work together.

The specialist should set clear boundaries for the free initial consultation, including the length of the session and the topics that can be discussed.

The specialist should be prepared to answer questions from the client about their experience, training, and qualifications.

The specialist should not give specific advice or recommendations during the free initial consultation. This should be done during a paid session.