Licensed Independent Social Worker- Remote

BetterHelp; Iowa; Remote; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home

Flexible schedule

CEU courses

Free BetterHelp membership

Insurance + cash-pay clients

Weekly pay

Health stipend

Zero overhead

Independent clinical autonomy

Job summary

BetterHelp is seeking experienced mental health therapists to join our private practice model—no doors and no overhead. Work from home with a flexible schedule, managing your own hours while we handle insurance and billing.

You will provide therapy to adults, couples, or teens via live sessions, earning $43–$59 per hour with a $350 first client bonus, plus a $650 health benefit stipend. Weekly pay and access to 390+ CEU courses enhance this opportunity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling to adults, couples or teens.
• Operates as an independent clinician with autonomy in clinical decisions.

Skills

Excellent written communication

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 Better

• $350 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
• 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

*Independent contractor role. Actual earnings and bonus opportunities vary based on caseload, engagement, and location.

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.
• U.S. residency, private workspace, reliable internet, and liability insurance
• 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).