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The Licensed Mental Health Counselor role at BetterHelp involves providing therapy to clients in a fully remote setting, allowing professionals to focus on client care without administrative burdens. Counselors will have the autonomy to make clinical decisions while benefiting from a supportive platform that handles logistics and payment.
Salary Range
$43 - $59/hour
Experience Level
Mid Level
Benefits & Perks
Education Requirements
associate degree
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Remote
Posted 2 weeks ago
Full-Time
Employment Type
Remote
Work Location
USD43 - USD59
HOUR
About This Role
Private practice with no doors and no overhead.
BetterHelp is one of the world’s largest online therapy platforms for mental health professionals who want to focus on client care — not admin or overhead. You provide the expertise. We handle the rest.
Why Join Betterhelp
Up to $3,000 in bonuses*
for completing early engagement and session milestones.
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. We handle everything — you get paid weekly for every session.
Grow Your Caseloads
70% of clients use insurance, helping you build and sustain a strong caseload.
Additional Benefits
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
(earn up to
33% more per session for insurance clients
)
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
*To qualify for a $1,000 first client bonus, therapists must engage with their first insurance client within 30 days of starting their application and be licensed in AR, DC, FL, IN, MD, NY, PA, TX, or VA. Therapists licensed in DC, MD, NY, and VA can also qualify for a $2,000 engagement bonus once they complete 40 hours of billable live sessions with insurance clients within 30 days of offer enrollment. This opportunity is an independent contractor role, not an employee position. Terms and conditions apply. **Actual earnings may vary based on caseload, hours worked, and the number of completed sessions.
We’re Looking For
LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Psychologist / PsyD
Experienced Mental Health Therapist or Counselor with a passion for helping adults, couples, or teens.
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.
U.S. residency, private workspace, reliable internet, and liability insurance
A private and professional environment for conducting sessions.
Excellent written communication.
Must have professional liability insurance.
Reliable Internet connection.
Currently residing in the US.
NOTE: Unfortunately, if you are an intern or if you require supervision to provide therapy services, you cannot be a provider on BetterHelp at this time. Also, we are unable to accept substance abuse counselors, school counselors, registered nurses, career counselors, Christian counselors, and business coaches (unless they have an additional license as a mental health counselor).
Experience Counseling Adults, Couples, And/or Teens.
Compensation
$43 - $59
Annual salary
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