Licensed Mental Health Counselor – Virtual/Telehealth

Beautiful Minds Mental Health Counseling, PLLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health counseling firm is seeking a Virtual LMHC to provide client-centered therapy remotely via secure telehealth platforms. This role allows for flexible hours and requires proficiency in using technology to maintain clinical documentation and engage clients. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and active licensure. Compensation ranges from $50 to $80 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in mental health counseling or related field.
• Proven proficiency using technology for telehealth services.
• Strong skills in engaging clients and building rapport virtually.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy sessions using evidence-based modalities.
• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation remotely.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Experience with evidence-based modalities

Proficiency with telehealth platforms

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or related field

Active LMHC or LPC licensure

Tools

Telehealth platforms

EHR documentation systems

Job description

Position Overview

As a Virtual LMHC, you will provide client-centered, evidence-based therapeutic support via secure telehealth platforms. You’ll work remotely, delivering individual (and potentially group or family) counseling to diverse clients. The role emphasizes strong clinical skills, virtual communication proficiency, documentation accuracy, and maintaining professional licensure/ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intake assessments, clinical evaluations and diagnoses as needed (via video/phone).
• Develop individualized treatment plans, set goals with clients, monitor progress, and adjust plans accordingly.
• Provide therapy sessions (individual, couples, family, or groups) using evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma-informed care) in a virtual setting.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in a HIPAA‑compliant electronic health record (EHR) or telehealth platform.
• Collaborate with other clinicians, psychiatrists (when applicable), case managers or referral services to ensure continuity of care.
• Uphold professional licensure standards, confidentiality, ethics, and virtual best practices.
• Optionally: participate in team meetings, supervision/consultation sessions, continuing education, quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related clinical field.
• Active, independent LMHC or LPC licensure in state of practice (or multi‑state licensure, depending on organization).
• Proficiency using technology: high‑speed internet, webcam, private/quiet workspace, experience (or comfort) with telehealth platforms, EHRs, documentation systems.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relational skills; ability to engage clients virtually and build rapport.
• Experience or comfort with evidence-based treatment modalities and working with a diverse client population, including issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use (depending on role).

Work Environment / Schedule

• 100% remote (work from home) via secure telehealth platform.
• Flexible schedule (many virtual roles allow part‑time, full‑time, choose your own hours) but may require some set hours (e.g., evenings) depending on client population.
• Must ensure a confidential workspace, reliable internet connectivity, and ability to maintain professional boundaries in a virtual setting.
• Occasional team meetings, supervision, or training sessions via video conference.

Compensation & Benefits

• 1099 employment.
• Salary/hourly rate varies depending on experience, licensure, and number of hours.
• Administrative support for billing, client referrals, credentialing may be provided by employer/telehealth vendor.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Part‑time
Salary: $50 – $80 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Beautiful Minds Mental Health Counseling, PLLC:
Beautiful Minds Mental Health Counseling provides compassionate, evidence‑based therapy to help individuals and families achieve healing, balance, and personal growth through accessible in‑person and virtual care.