Licensed Mental Health Counselor

BetterHelp

Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing remote therapy services through BetterHelp's platform. Focus on client care without administrative burdens while enjoying flexible scheduling and robust support.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55 - $70 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expertise in mental health counseling
Focus on client care while BetterHelp manages admin and overhead requirements
Conduct therapy sessions in a private and professional environment
Collaborate with BetterHelp to increase caseloads
Manage clients' therapy sessions and paperwork efficiently

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.
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

$1,000 first client bonus*
New increased hourly compensation: Therapists can earn between $55-$70 per hour (up to 57% more for insurance 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 counselingtherapy sessionsclient carepaperwork managementcaseload management

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationpassion for helping

Certifications

LCSWLPCLMFTLMHCLicensed Professional CounselorPsychologistPsyD