Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Remote

BetterHelp; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible schedule

CEU courses access

BetterHelp membership

Insurance + cash-pay clients

Bonuses & incentives

Zero overhead

Autonomy over clinical decisions

Community of 30,000+ therapists

Job summary

BetterHelp is seeking experienced mental health professionals to provide therapy remotely through its online platform. You focus on client care while we handle administration, billing, and scheduling. Earn an hourly rate ($43–$70) for live sessions with added bonuses such as a $1,000 sign-on and a $650 Health Benefit Stipend.

You can work from home with a flexible schedule and weekly pay. Requirements include 3+ years of counseling experience, a Master’s or Doctorate in a relevant field, an

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.
• A private and professional environment for conducting sessions.
• Excellent written communication.
• Must have professional liability insurance.
• Reliable Internet connection.
• Currently residing in the US.

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

• Up to a $1,000 sign on bonus* — Earn more when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
• Competitive hourly compensation with an estimated range between $43 to $70 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.

*Toqualifyforthe$1,000firstclientbonus,therapistsmustbelicensedinIndiana,Kentucky,Maryland,NewYork,orWashington,D.C.,andseetheirfirstclientwithin30daysofsubmittingtheirapplication.Therapistslicensedinotherstateswhomeetthesame30-dayrequirementmayqualifyfora$500firstclientbonus.

**Compensationrangescanvarybasedoncaseloadandstateoflicensure.

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

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).