Mental Health Therapist (New Compensation & Benefits)

BetterHelp; Colorado; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly compensation

$650 Health Benefit Stipend

Free BetterHelp membership

390+ CEU courses access

Additional bonuses for high performers

Job summary

A leading online therapy platform is seeking experienced mental health professionals to provide counseling services. The position is fully remote, allowing you to work from home with a flexible schedule. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of three years of counseling experience and must hold an independent license such as LCSW or LPC. Benefits include competitive hourly compensation, a health stipend, and access to free CEU courses. This role is perfect for professionals dedicated to client care without administrative overhead.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mental health counseling experience.
• Fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, etc.).
• Must have professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health counseling to clients.
• Work from home and set your own hours.
• Access to 390+ CEU courses for continued education.

Skills

Mental health counseling

Client care

Autonomy in clinical decisions

Communication skills

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.

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).

*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.