Mental Health Counselor ($2500 Bonus)

BetterHelp; New York (NY); Remote; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

Health Benefit Stipend

Free access to 390+ CEU courses

Flexible hours

Free BetterHelp membership

Job summary

A leading online therapy platform is seeking experienced mental health therapists to provide counseling services remotely. This role allows for a flexible schedule and offers competitive hourly pay along with various bonuses. Candidates must have a Master's or Doctorate in a relevant field, a fully independent license, and at least 3 years of mental health counseling experience. Join a supportive community of over 30,000 therapists and enjoy zero overhead fees while focusing on client care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mental health counseling experience required.
• Fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, etc.) is needed.
• Must provide therapy without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to clients remotely.
• Maintain professional standards in virtual sessions.
• Manage client relationships independently.

Skills

Mental health counseling experience

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Experience with diverse populations

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

• Competitive hourly compensation.
• $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. Ai documentation.
• Increase Caseloads: 70% of clients use insurance, helping you build and sustain a strong caseload.
• $500 first client bonus* — Earn when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
• $2,000 first month bonus* - Providers licensed in NY, VA, MD, DC, can earn an additional $2k in their first month.

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.
• 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). Experience counseling adults, couples, and/or teens.

*The use of the word “bonus” refers to an incentive provided to independent contractors. It does not imply an employment relationship nor entitle any independent contractors to employee benefits. Bonuses vary state to state and are subject to changes and certain requirements must be met to qualify for bonuses.