Part-time Mental Health Therapist (New Compensation & Benefits)

BetterHelp; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$650 Health Benefit Stipend

Free access to 390+ CEU courses

Free BetterHelp membership

Additional bonuses & incentives for high performers

Job summary

BetterHelp, a prominent online therapy platform, is seeking experienced mental health professionals to join their team. The position offers remote work, flexible scheduling, and a significant increase in compensation when working with insurance clients. Applicants must have at least 3 years of mental health counseling experience and possess a valid independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, etc.). Additional benefits include a health stipend and autonomy over clinical decisions. BetterHelp ensures no overhead fees, allowing therapists to focus solely on client care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mental health counseling experience.
• Fully independent license (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC) without supervision.
• Must have professional liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to clients while focusing on client care.
• Work independently with a flexible schedule.
• Conduct sessions in a private and professional environment.

Skills

Mental health counseling experience

Client care

Autonomy over clinical decisions

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

• New hourly compensation. 33% increase in base compensation when working with 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. 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
• 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).

*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.