Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Remote)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join BetterHelp as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Remote) in United States. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- provide therapy without supervision.
- provide therapy services, you cannot be a provider on BetterHelp at this time.
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.
- residency, private workspace, reliable internet, and liability insurance A private and professional environment for conducting sessions.
- Excellent written communication.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $59/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join BetterHelp as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Remote).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (Remote) at BetterHelp a 8.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 3% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at BetterHelp is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $43 to $59 per hour.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $59 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
- Exceptional work-life balance score (8.6/10)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Social Work, Adult Therapy, Couples Therapy, Teen Therapy, Written Communication, Case Management, Clinical Decision Making. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide expert mental health counseling to adults, couples, or teens via an online platform. Manage a caseload of insurance and cash-pay clients while maintaining autonomy over clinical decisions.
Benefits package: Health Benefit Stipend, Weekly Pay, First Client Bonus, Free CEU Courses, Free BetterHelp Membership, Flexible Schedule, Zero Overhead. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (4)
Remote work (RR 0.57; 14-23% ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Contract
Posted
2d ago
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