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California · Remote OK

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) (Remote)

LPC / LMHC 8.9 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43–$70 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago · Verified live

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 47 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% are remote, 23% have no call, 83% 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 Clinical Psychology market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.9 / 10 · top 25% in licensed professional counselor (lpc)ranked against 503 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$89k–$146kClinical Psychology median $86k (middle half $71k–$120k)110 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 74% remote · 23% no call · 83% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$1k sign-onUS counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Clinical Psychology listings189 in the last 30 days102 the 30 days before (+85%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Clinical Psychology pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
BetterHelpgold tier, 93/100Top Employers work-life index88 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (503 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings), 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 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 25% in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — ranked against 503 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
69% this job
CME allowance
13% this job
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 8.9
Better work-life than 90% of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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