Mental Health Counselor (New Comp & Benefits)

BetterHelp; United States; Remote; USD 59,236 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $1,000 sign-on bonus

$650 Health Benefit Stipend

Flexible schedule

Free access to 390+ CEU courses

Additional bonuses & incentives

Job summary

BetterHelp is seeking a qualified Mental Health Counselor across the United States to provide therapy remotely. Candidates should have a Master’s or Doctorate in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in mental health counseling.

This role offers up to $1,000 sign-on bonuses, a flexible schedule, and an opportunity to connect with a community of over 30,000 therapists. Enjoy the freedom of working from home with competitive hourly pay ranging from $43 to $70 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mental health counseling experience.
• Fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, etc.) without supervision.
• Private and professional environment for conducting sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to clients in a private setting.
• Work remotely with a flexible schedule.
• Connect with a vast community of therapists.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Experience with clients

Strong communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Professional liability insurance

Reliable Internet connection

Job description

Mental Health Counselor (New Comp & Benefits)

Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; Arkansas; California; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; District of Columbia; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Idaho; Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; Michigan; Minnesota; Mississippi; Missouri; Montana; Nebraska; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Vermont; Virginia; Washington; West Virginia; Wisconsin; Wyoming

Why Join BetterHelp

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.

Benefits

• 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.

*To qualify for the $1,000 First Client Bonus, therapists must be licensed in Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, or Washington, D.C., and see their first client within 30 days of submitting their application. Therapists licensed in other states who meet the same 30‑day requirement may qualify for a $500 First Client Bonus.

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).