Virtual Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
- Virtual Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)
- Location: Remote / Telehealth
- Position: Full-Time
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year + benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a licensed therapist (LMFT, LCSW, or LPC) to provide virtual counseling services to clients through a secure telehealth platform. This role involves conducting therapy sessions, developing treatment goals, and helping clients work through emotional, behavioral, and relationship-related concerns.
You’ll have the opportunity to focus on direct client care while using your clinical skills to guide conversations, support progress, and provide structured therapy in a remote environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct individual therapy sessions through secure video platforms
- Understand client concerns and identify areas for therapeutic support
- Develop treatment plans that reflect client needs and goals
- Use appropriate counseling techniques to help clients manage challenges and build coping skills
- Support clients with emotional wellness, relationships, and life transitions
- Review client progress and adjust treatment approaches when needed
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Follow ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and professional guidelines
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related field
- Active LMFT, LCSW, or LPC license
- Experience providing therapy or counseling services
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Comfortable delivering care through telehealth
- Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
- Paid time off and retirement savings with a 401(k) match
- Disability insurance and employee assistance programs
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will conduct individual therapy sessions via secure video platforms and develop personalized treatment plans for clients. They are responsible for maintaining accurate clinical documentation while supporting clients through emotional and behavioral challenges.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy. An active LMFT, LCSW, or LPC license is required along with experience in providing professional therapy services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 14 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 83/100, 665 active listings.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 22.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Virtual Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPC) at Gotham Enterprises a 7.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 764 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No weekends
- No nights
- Remote