Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Remote

BetterHelp; Frederick (MD); Remote; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First client bonus

Higher hourly pay 55–70 USD

Health stipend $650

Weekly payments

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Free CEU courses

Free BetterHelp membership

Insurance + cash-pay clients

Bonuses for high performance

Autonomy over clinical decisions

Community of 30,000+ therapists

Job summary

BetterHelp is one of the world’s largest online therapy platforms dedicated to mental health professionals seeking to focus on client care rather than admin. Therapists earn between 55–70 USD per hour with insurance options and receive a $1,000 first client bonus. A $650 health stipend is available for a 30-hour per week commitment.

Work from home with a flexible schedule and access to 390+ CEU courses. Independent licensure (LCSW/LPC/LMFT/LMHC/psychologist) and liability insurance are required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Private and professional environment for conducting sessions.
• Must have professional liability insurance.
• Reliable Internet connection.
• Currently residing in the US.

Skills

Counseling experience

Independent license

Liability insurance

Reliable internet

US residency

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Counseling/Psychology/Social Work/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 BetterHelp

• $1,000 first client bonus*— Earn more when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
• New increased hourly compensation: Therapists can earn between $55-$70 per hour (up to 57% more for insurance sessions).
• $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).