Licensed Professional Counselor - Remote

BetterHelp; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$350 first client bonus

$650 Health Benefit Stipend

Free access to 390+ CEU courses

Additional bonuses & incentives for high performers

Free BetterHelp membership for self-care

Job summary

BetterHelp is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor to provide remote therapy. Candidates must have 3+ years of experience and a Master’s or Doctorate in a relevant field. The role allows for flexible hours and a supportive platform that eliminates administrative tasks, enabling therapists to focus on client care. Additional benefits include bonuses, CEU courses, and competitive compensation without any overhead costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mental health counseling experience required.
• Must hold a fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC).
• Requires a private and professional environment for sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy sessions to clients remotely.
• Manage client relationships and treatment plans autonomously.
• Utilize BetterHelp's platform for scheduling and client communication.

Skills

Mental health counseling experience

Independent licensed practice

Reliability and professionalism

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy

Job description

Licensed Professional Counselor - Remote

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

• $350 first client bonus* — Earn when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
• Increased hourly compensation. 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
• 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.
• U.S. residency, private workspace, reliable internet, and liability insurance
• 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).