Mental Health Counselor (Updated Compensation & Benefits)

BetterHelp; New York (NY); Remote; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free access to 390+ CEU courses

Free BetterHelp membership for self-care

Weekly payments for sessions

Health Benefit Stipend

Job summary

A leading mental health therapy platform is seeking experienced therapists in the United States. This fully remote role offers competitive pay ranging from $55–$70 per hour, with flexible scheduling and zero overhead costs. Therapists will join a community of over 30,000 professionals and gain access to 390+ CEU courses for their continuous development. Candidates must have a Master’s or Doctorate degree in Counseling or related fields, with at least three years of counseling experience and a fully independent license to practice therapy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mental health counseling experience.
• Fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, etc.) without supervision.
• U.S. residency and reliable internet with liability insurance.

Skills

Mental health counseling experience

Ability to work with adults, couples, and teens

Licensed to provide therapy independently

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

• increased compensation: Therapists earn an average of $55–$70 per hour for live 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. Ai documentation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Experience counseling adults, couples, and/or teens.
• 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).