Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$43-$70/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
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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
Increased compensation: Therapists earn an average of $55–$70 per hour for live sessions (must be licensed in NY, IN, MD, DC, or KY).
- Competitive hourly compensation with an estimated range between $43 to $59 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.
- 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
*Independent contractor role. Actual earnings and bonus opportunities vary based on caseload, engagement, and location. Apply today to learn more.
- 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). Experience counseling adults, couples, and/or teens.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality mental health therapy to adults, couples, or teens through a digital platform. Manage clinical decisions independently while maintaining a consistent caseload without administrative burdens.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker at BetterHelp a 9.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
Social Worker Career Context
BetterHelp holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 95/100, 75 active listings.
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