Licensed Mental Health Counselor

BetterHelp

Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing online therapy through BetterHelp's platform. Focused on client care without administrative burdens, working flexibly from home.

Posted 5/11/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $59 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.
Excellent written communication.
Must have professional liability insurance.
Reliable Internet connection.
Currently residing in the US.

Benefits

Comp & perks

$350 first client bonus*
Competitive hourly compensation with an estimated range between $43 to $59 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.
Increase Caseloads: 70% of clients use insurance, helping you build and sustain a strong caseload.
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

mental health counselingtherapyclient care

Soft Skills

written communicationpassion for helping

Certifications

LCSWLPCLMFTLMHCLicensed Professional CounselorPsychologistPsyD