Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker

BetterHelp

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing remote therapy services for clients on BetterHelp's online platform. No administrative burdens, flexible hours, and competitive compensation for therapists.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide therapy sessions to clients.
Manage a caseload of clients, primarily insurance clients.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
Collaborate with BetterHelp's support team for administrative tasks.

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

Increased hourly compensation
$350 first client bonus: Earn more when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
$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
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 sessionscaseload managementprofessional developmentclient collaboration

Soft Skills

communicationreliabilitypassion for helping

Certifications

LCSWLPCLMFTLMHCLicensed Professional CounselorPsychologistPsyD