Licensed Mental Health Counselor

BetterHelp

Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing therapy services through BetterHelp. Focusing on client care without administrative burdens and building a strong caseload.

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

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Hard Skills

mental health counselingtherapy sessionsclient carecaseload managementinsurance client managementwritten communicationprofessional liability insurance

Soft Skills

passion for helpingcollaborationprofessionalism

Tools & Technologies

reliable Internet connection

Certifications & Qualifications

LCSWLPCLMFTLMHCLicensed Professional CounselorPsychologistPsyD

Industry Keywords

mental health therapistcounselingpsychologysocial workmarriage and family therapyindependent licenseadultscouplesteens

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide mental health counseling to clients
Focus on client care and therapy sessions without administrative burdens
Build a strong caseload with insurance clients
Maintain a private and professional environment for conducting sessions
Collaborate with a community of therapists

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