Licensed Psychological Associate – Independent Practitioner

BetterHelp

Licensed Psychological Associate offering remote therapy sessions through BetterHelp's online platform. Focused on providing expert mental health counseling to various client demographics.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mental health counseling with a focus on providing therapy to diverse populations, including adults, couples, and teens. Holds a fully independent license and possesses strong written communication skills essential for effective teletherapy.

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LCSWLPCLMFTLMHCMental Health Counseling Experience

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Hard Skills

TeletherapyClient Caseload ManagementTherapeutic TechniquesSession DocumentationProfessional Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional CounselorPsychologistPsyDProfessional Liability Insurance

Industry Keywords

Mental Health TherapyCounselingSocial WorkMarriage & Family TherapyPrivate Workspace

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide therapy to adults, couples, or teens using your expertise in mental health counseling.
Maintain and improve a caseload of clients through teletherapy sessions.
Collaborate with BetterHelp's support team for session-related queries.
Manage your own schedule and patient appointments according to your preferences.
Utilize BetterHelp's resources for professional development and continuous learning.

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

$500 first client bonus* — Earn when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
Competitive hourly compensation for live sessions*
Therapists can now earn up to 33% more per session for 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.
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