Licensed Mental Health Counselor- Remote

BetterHelp

14h•Remote

About The Position

BetterHelp is one of the world’s largest online therapy platforms, designed for mental health professionals who wish to concentrate on client care without the burden of administrative tasks or overhead. The platform handles all operational aspects, including insurance processing, payments, and client acquisition, allowing therapists to focus on their expertise. BetterHelp offers competitive compensation, with therapists earning an average of $55–$70 per hour for live sessions in specific states, and an estimated range of $43 to $59 per hour for live sessions generally. Therapists can also earn up to 33% more for insurance clients. Additional benefits include a $650 Health Benefit Stipend for those committing 30 hours a week, weekly payments, increased caseloads due to a high percentage of insurance clients, and the flexibility to work remotely from home with self-set hours. Therapists also receive free access to over 390 CEU courses, a complimentary BetterHelp membership for self-care, and opportunities for bonuses. The role is an independent contractor position, offering autonomy over clinical decisions and access to a large community of over 30,000 therapists.

Requirements

3+ years of mental health counseling experience
Master’s or Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy
Fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, etc.) and can provide therapy without supervision
A private and professional environment for conducting sessions
Excellent written communication
Must have professional liability insurance
Reliable Internet connection
Currently residing in the US
Experience counseling adults, couples, and/or teens

Responsibilities

Provide mental health counseling to adults, couples, or teens

Benefits

Increased compensation
Therapists earn an average of $55–$70 per hour for live sessions (must be licensed in NY, IN, MD, DC, or KY)
Competitive hourly compensation with an estimated range between $43 to $59 per hour for live sessions
Therapists can now earn up to 33% more per session for insurance clients
$650 Health Benefit Stipend: Eligibility for the Health Benefit Stipend requires a continuous commitment of 30 hours a week
No insurance headaches
No clawbacks
No payment delays
Paid weekly for every session
Increase Caseloads: 70% of clients use insurance, helping you build and sustain a strong caseload
Work from the comfort of home (fully remote)
Flexible schedule – you set your own hours
Free access to 390+ CEU courses
Free BetterHelp membership for self-care
Insurance + cash-pay clients available
Additional bonuses & incentives for high performers
Zero overhead: No fees are collected from the therapist, ever
Autonomy over clinical decisions
Access and connect with our community of over 30,000 therapists