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BetterHelp
California · Remote OK

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

LMFTContract

Listed compensation

$43-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

BetterHelp is one of the world’s largest online therapy platforms, connecting licensed therapists with clients looking for mental health support. With BetterHelp, you can grow your caseload without spending your time marketing a private practice or managing insurance administration.

Set your schedule, work remotely, and focus your time on the clients you serve.

Why Therapists Join BetterHelp

  • Earn $43–$70/hour: Competitive hourly compensation for live sessions.
  • First Client Bonus: Eligible therapists can earn a $500–$1,000 First Client Bonus, depending on their state of licensure, after seeing their first client within 30 days of applying.*
  • Build your caseload: We match you with clients looking for care, including insurance and cash-pay clients.
  • We handle the insurance work: BetterHelp supports credentialing, claims, and insurance administration.
  • Get paid reliably: Guaranteed weekly payment for eligible sessions without worrying about claim denials or clawbacks.
  • Work from anywhere: Provide therapy remotely from the comfort of your home.
  • Set your own schedule: Choose the hours that work for you.
  • Zero therapist fees: No marketing fees, membership fees, or practice overhead.

More Benefits

  • $650 monthly Health Benefit Stipend for eligible therapists who maintain a continuous commitment of 30 hours per week.
  • Free access to 390+ CEU courses
  • Free BetterHelp membership to support your own well-being
  • Additional bonuses and incentives for eligible high performers
  • Autonomy over your clinical decisions
  • Access to a community of 30,000+ therapists

Who We're Looking For

  • We're looking for independently licensed mental health therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists who can provide therapy without supervision.
  • Depending on your state of licensure, eligible licenses may include:
  • Marriage & Family Therapy

LMFT, Lcmft, Mslmft

License eligibility varies by state. Your license must allow you to independently provide mental health therapy without supervision.

Requirements

Master's or Doctorate degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or another eligible mental health discipline

  • Current independent clinical license that allows you to provide therapy without supervision
  • 3+ years of mental health counseling experience
  • Currently residing in the United States
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Reliable internet connection
  • Private, professional environment for virtual sessions
  • Strong written communication skills

Focus on Therapy. We'll Help With the Rest.

Apply today to learn more about joining the BetterHelp therapist network.

*To qualify for the $1,000 First Client Bonus, therapists must be licensed in California and see their first client within 30 days of submitting their application. Therapists licensed in other eligible states who meet the same 30-day requirement may qualify for a $500 First Client Bonus.

The use of the word “bonus” refers to an incentive provided to independent contractors. It does not imply an employment relationship nor entitle any independent contractors to employee benefits.

Please note: BetterHelp currently requires an independent clinical license. Interns and clinicians who require supervision to provide therapy are not eligible at this time. Substance abuse counselors, school counselors, registered nurses, career counselors, Christian counselors, and business coaches are not eligible unless they also hold an eligible independent mental health license.

Key Responsibilities

Provide remote mental health therapy to clients matched through the platform. Manage clinical decisions and maintain a caseload while the company handles insurance administration and credentialing.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical therapyCase managementIndependent clinical practiceCrisis interventionPsychotherapyTreatment planning

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 24% have no call, 80% require no weekends — this position is remote.

BetterHelp holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 93/100, 88 active listings.

What does the Marriage & Family Therapy market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$89k–$146kMarriage & Family Therapy median $56k (middle half $48k–$83k)48 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 70% remote · 24% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Marriage & Family Therapy listings176 in the last 30 days84 the 30 days before (+110%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Marriage & Family Therapy pay trend−10.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
BetterHelpgold tier, 93/100Top Employers work-life index88 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist at BetterHelp a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Marriage & Family Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 30% of Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 883 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About BetterHelp

Mental Health Care
San Jose, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

First Client Bonus ($500-$1,000)
$650 Monthly Health Benefit Stipend (30 hrs/week)
Free CEU Courses (390+)
Free BetterHelp Membership
Additional Bonuses for High Performers
Autonomy Over Clinical Decisions
Community of 30,000+ Therapists
Zero Therapist Fees