Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Remote)
Listed compensation
$55-$70 per hour
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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.
New increased hourly compensation: Therapists can earn between $55-$70 per hour (up to 57% more for insurance sessions).
$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.
- 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 expert mental health counseling to adults, couples, or teens via an online platform. Focus on client care while maintaining autonomy over clinical decisions.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 47 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 66% are remote, 34% have no call, 77% require no weekends — this position is remote.
BetterHelp holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 95/100, 75 active listings.
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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 Mental Health Counselor (Remote) at BetterHelp a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — ranked against 209 active Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
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