Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Remote

BetterHelp; United States; Remote; USD 43,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

CEU courses

Free BetterHelp membership

Insurance + cash-pay clients

Job summary

BetterHelp is a leading online therapy platform that enables licensed mental health professionals to focus on client care from the comfort of their home. Join a large network, set your own hours, and receive weekly payments for sessions.

We offer opportunities to work with insurance and cash-pay clients, plus access to CEU courses and a supportive community of therapists. This role emphasizes autonomy, professional liability, and dedicated patient care.

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.
• A private and professional environment for conducting sessions.
• Excellent written communication.
• Must have professional liability insurance.
• Reliable Internet connection.
• Currently residing in the US.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote therapy to adults, couples, or teens.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to licensing requirements.

Skills

Licensed Therapist

Remote work

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or MFT

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.
• Competitive hourly compensation with an estimated range between $43 to $70 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.

*To qualify for the $1,000 First Client Bonus, therapists must be licensed in California and see their first client within 30 days of submitting their application. Therapists licensed in other states who meet the same 30-day requirement may qualify for a $500 First Client Bonus.

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).