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California · Remote OK

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) (Remote)

Counselor 8.9 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43 to $70 per hour

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · remote
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job description

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
$1,000 first client bonus*— Earn more when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
Competitive hourly compensation with an estimated range between $43 to $70 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.
Increase Caseloads: 70% of clients use insurance, helping you build and sustain a strong caseload.
*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 states who meet the same 30-day requirement may qualify for a $500 First Client Bonus.
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
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
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.
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).

Key Responsibilities

Provide professional mental health counseling to adults, couples, or teens via an online platform. Focus on direct client care while utilizing the platform's administrative support to manage caseloads.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical TherapyCase ManagementAdult TherapyCouples TherapyTeen Therapy

Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 20% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

BetterHelp holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 89/100, 88 active listings.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) (Remote) at BetterHelp a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling) — ranked against 341 active Clinical Psychology (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

8.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Clinical Psychology (Counseling)

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About BetterHelp

Mental Health Care
Mountain View, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Free CEU courses (390+)
Free BetterHelp membership
Health benefit stipend ($650)
Weekly pay
Zero overhead