Licensed Clinical Social Worker

BetterHelp; Kentucky; On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefit stipend

Zero overhead

Flexible schedule

CEU courses access

Private home workspace

Job summary

BetterHelp is a leading online therapy platform enabling licensed clinicians to work remotely and focus on client care. This independent contractor role offers flexible hours and weekly payments, with insurance and cash-pay clients available and no overhead costs.

You provide therapy to adults, couples, or teens from a private, professional space. Maintain your licensure and liability insurance while accessing a large client base in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy sessions to adults, couples, or teens.
• Maintain professional liability insurance and conduct sessions from a private, professional space.
• Operate as an independent contractor with autonomy over clinical decisions.

Skills

3+ years of mental health counseling

Experience with adults, couples, or Te

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy

Fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, etc.)

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

• New increased hourly compensation: insurance sessions now pay 57% more in select states.
• $500 first client bonus*— Earn more when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
• $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. Ai documentation.
• 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.
• 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.
• U.S. residency, private workspace, reliable internet, and liability insurance
• A private and professional environment for conducting sessions.
• 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).

*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. Bonuses vary state to state and are subject to changes and certain requirements must be met to qualify for bonuses.