Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist- Remote

BetterHelp; New York (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefit Stipend

Flexible schedule

Free CEU courses

Free BetterHelp membership

Bonuses & incentives

Job summary

BetterHelp is hiring experienced mental health therapists for an independent contractor role in New York. Join one of the world’s largest online therapy platforms, offering benefits such as increased compensation, a Health Benefit Stipend, and the autonomy to set your own hours. Candidates must have a Master’s or Doctorate in a relevant field and at least 3 years of counseling experience. Enjoy a fully remote setup with no overhead costs. Apply today for a rewarding opportunity in mental health care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mental health counseling experience.
• Fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.).
• Reliable Internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy without supervision.
• Conduct sessions in a private and professional environment.
• Use insurance and cash-pay clients to build a caseload.

Skills

Mental health counseling experience

Ability to work independently

Client therapy

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

• Increased compensation: insurance sessions now pay 40% - 57% more in select states.
• $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
• 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.
• 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).

*Independent contractor role. Actual earnings and bonus opportunities vary based on caseload, engagement, and location. Apply today to learn more.