Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Remote

BetterHelp; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased hourly compensation

$500 first client bonus

$650 Health Benefit Stipend

Free access to 390+ CEU courses

Free BetterHelp membership

Zero overhead

Job summary

BetterHelp is seeking licensed mental health professionals for a fully remote therapy position in Boston. The ideal candidate will hold an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC license, and must have over three years of counseling experience. You will benefit from increased hourly compensation, flexible scheduling, and access to a large community of therapists. Ensure you meet the requirements for a private environment and have reliable internet for conducting sessions. Excellent communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mental health counseling experience.
• Must have a fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, etc.).
• Private and professional environment for conducting sessions.
• Reliable Internet connection.
• Current US residence.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to clients without supervision.
• Engage with clients using the BetterHelp platform.
• Make autonomy-based clinical decisions.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Experience with adults, couples, or teens

Education

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

Tools

Professional liability insurance

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 hourly compensation. Therapists can now earn up to 33% more per session for insurance clients.
• $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.
• 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
• 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).