Mental Health Specialist

BetterHelp; Düsseldorf; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€1,000 first-month bonus

Zero fees for counselors

Flexible working from anywhere

Free BetterHelp account for self-care

Zero overhead

Autonomy in decisions

Self-care account

€1000 bonus

Job summary

A leading online counseling platform is seeking qualified counselors to provide teletherapy sessions from anywhere. The role requires fluency in German and a minimum of 3 years of experience in counseling adults. As an independent contractor, you will benefit from flexible working conditions and support for your clinical practice. Competitive bonuses and zero overhead costs make this an attractive opportunity for mental health professionals looking to join an expanding organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience counseling adults.
• Must pass a background check.
• Reliable internet connection for teletherapy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct teletherapy sessions from anywhere.
• Focus on specific populations or clinical work.
• Adhere to professional standards and undergo background checks.

Skills

Counseling adults

Fluent in German

Private environment for sessions

Education

Qualified to practice as a Psychologen, Clinical Psychologist or equivalent

Job description

BetterHelp – Join the World’s Largest Online Counseling Platform!

At BetterHelp, we are on a mission to break down barriers to counseling and make mental health support accessible to everyone. Since our founding in 2013, we have become the world’s largest online counseling service, offering affordable and convenient counseling in 210 countries. We are looking for a group of qualified counselors to join our network as we prepare for our EU launch in Germany.

New German Providers are eligible for €1,000 first-month bonuses*.

Benefits of Joining BetterHelp

• Work with a world-class organization during our expansion in Europe.
• All-in-one platform: Handle your sessions seamlessly without worrying about client acquisition, billing, or administrative tasks—we handle it all for you!
• Flexibility: Conduct counseling sessions from anywhere, with the support of a leading global platform.
• Specialized client populations: Focus on the areas you're most passionate about.
• Zero overhead: No fees are ever collected from the counselor.
• Autonomy over clinical decisions: You are the qualified and trained counselor. BetterHelp will defer to your clinical judgment and expertise about the most effective and clinically appropriate approach for each client.
• Resources to support you: Counselors on the BetterHelp platform receive a free BetterHelp account – so you can dedicate time to your own self-care!
• Competitive compensation and bonuses: €1,000 when you take your first client within 30 days of applying. First client bonuses are subject to change, so now is a great time to join!

Who Should Apply

• Counselors looking for the flexibility to conduct teletherapy from anywhere.
• Counselors who want to focus on clinical work—we take care of client acquisition, billing, and support.
• Counselors who are interested in working with specific populations or concerns.

Requirements

• Qualified to practice as a Psychologen, Psychologen, Psychologin, Clinical Psychologist, Psycholoog, or Klinischer Psychologe.
• 3+ years of experience counseling adults.
• Ability to maintain a private environment for conducting counseling sessions.
• Must pass a background check.
• A reliable internet connection for teletherapy.
• Must be able to speak/write and conduct counseling in German.

Counselors are not BetterHelp employees but independent contractors. The use of the word “bonus” refers to an incentive provided to independent contractors. It does not imply an employment relationship nor entitle any independent contractors to employee benefits.

*New providers in Germany may also qualify for a 1,000 Euro bonus if certain terms and conditions are met.