Full-Time

Therapist

LSW or LPC Required, Free Supervision

Daybreak Health

Daybreak Health

201-500 employees

School-partnered teletherapy for K-12 students

Compensation Overview

$40 - $50/hr

Illinois, USA

Remote

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Electronic Health Records (EHR)

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Requirements
  • An active Illinois Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor license is required; pre-licensure candidates are not eligible.
  • Experience or strong interest in working with school-aged youth and families is required.
  • Comfort with telehealth and electronic health record systems is required.
  • Availability is required Monday through Friday during afternoons and evenings; weekend slots are also available.
Responsibilities
  • Provide evidence-based teletherapy to K–12 students in Illinois school districts.
  • Collaborate with school counselors and families.
  • Participate in case consultations.
  • Contribute to clinical program development.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or similar modalities.
  • Prior school-based or youth-focused experience.
  • An active National Provider Identifier and CAQH profile.

Daybreak Health provides online mental health services for K-12 students by partnering with schools to expand their teletherapy capacity. Its programs are evidence-based and tailored to individual needs, with specialized sub-programs for high-risk groups (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, low-income students, rural or homeless students). The service operates through schools’ referrals and delivers a full treatment cycle of 12+ weeks, with the aim of improving students’ mental health and, in turn, their academic performance. Unlike providers that offer short-term or generic care, Daybreak Health positions itself as a high-quality, value-driven partner that offers a comprehensive, long-term program rather than a check-the-box solution. The company’s goal is to scale real, lasting improvements in students’ mental health and education outcomes by delivering structured, school-based teletherapy.”}When done. Please respond with the summary.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$24.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

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What believers are saying

  • January 9, 2026 GSCS added free teletherapy for students and families.
  • Daybreak says four in five counselors report symptom improvement and attendance gains.
  • The company claimed 2023's $13 million Series B and no layoffs through that period.

What critics are saying

  • School budgets and grants fund sales; Sampson County used an $87,000 Stronger Connections grant.
  • Competitors like Hazel and Little Otter sell similar school-based youth mental health services.
  • Fragmented workflows and weak internal systems show up in 2026 employee reviews, slowing scaling.

What makes Daybreak Health unique

  • Daybreak targets K-12 students with 12+ week teletherapy programs, not short-term care.
  • It sells through school districts, embedding care into MTSS and SEL workflows.
  • It reports 1.9 million students reached and 92% family behavior improvements.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

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1 year growth

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