Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Remote

BetterHelp; United States; Remote; USD 59,236 - 81,278; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 first client bonus

$650 Health Benefit Stipend

Free access to 390+ CEU courses

Free BetterHelp membership

Job summary

An online therapy platform is seeking licensed mental health professionals to provide remote therapy services. This role offers competitive hourly compensation, flexibility in scheduling, and a supportive community of over 30,000 therapists. Candidates must have a Master’s or Doctorate in a relevant field and at least 3 years of counseling experience. The ideal candidate can manage their own caseload and work independently without supervision. Professional liability insurance is required, and therapists can earn bonuses for high performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mental health counseling experience.
• Fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, etc.) and able to provide therapy without supervision.
• U.S. residency, private workspace, reliable internet, and must have professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services to adults, couples, and teens.
• Manage own schedule and client caseload.
• Ensure a professional and private environment for sessions.

Skills

Mental health counseling experience

Client management

Communication skills

Education

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

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 when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
• 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 (earn up to 33% more per session for insurance clients)
• 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

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.

• 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.