Online Mental Health Counselor at BetterHelp | Remote Jobs

Earn $43–$70/hour: Competitive hourly compensation for live sessions.
First Client Bonus: Eligible therapists can earn a $500–$1,000 First Client Bonus, depending on their state of licensure, after seeing their first client within 30 days of applying.*
Build your caseload: We match you with clients looking for care, including insurance and cash-pay clients.
We handle the insurance work: BetterHelp supports credentialing, claims, and insurance administration.
Get paid reliably: Guaranteed weekly payment for eligible sessions without worrying about claim denials or clawbacks.
Work from anywhere: Provide therapy remotely from the comfort of your home.
Set your own schedule: Choose the hours that work for you.
Zero therapist fees: No marketing fees, membership fees, or practice overhead. More Benefits - $650 monthly Health Benefit Stipend for eligible therapists who maintain a continuous commitment of 30 hours per week.
Free access to 390+ CEU courses
Free BetterHelp membership to support your own well-being
Additional bonuses and incentives for eligible high performers
Autonomy over your clinical decisions
Access to a community of 30,000+ therapists Who We're Looking For We're looking for independently licensed mental health therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists who can provide therapy without supervision. Depending on your state of licensure, eligible licenses may include: Clinical Social Work LCSW, LICSW, LSCSW, LISW, LISW-S, LISW-CP, LCSW-C, LCSW-R, LCSW-BACS, MSLCSW Professional & Mental Health Counseling LPC, LMHC, LPCC, LCPC, LCMHC, LCMHCS, LCPCS, LPMHC, LIMHP, LMHP, LPC-MH, LPC-MHSP, MSLPC and other eligible independent clinical counseling licenses Marriage & Family Therapy LMFT, LCMFT, MSLMFT Psychology Licensed Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, PsyD, PhD, LCP, LPP, MSPSY, Medical Psychologist, Senior Psychological Examiner, LPA-IP, Psychologist – Master's, Psychologist – Doctorate License eligibility varies by state. Your license must allow you to independently provide mental health therapy without supervision. Requirements
Master's or Doctorate degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or another eligible mental health discipline
Current independent clinical license that allows you to provide therapy without supervision
3+ years of mental health counseling experience
Currently residing in the United States
Professional liability insurance
Reliable internet connection
Private, professional environment for virtual sessions
Strong written communication skills Focus on Therapy. We'll Help With the Rest. Apply today to learn more about joining the BetterHelp therapist network. *To qualify for the $1,000 First Client Bonus, therapists must be licensed in California and see their first client within 30 days of submitting their application. Therapists licensed in other eligible states who meet the same 30-day requirement may qualify for a $500 First Client Bonus. The use of the word “bonus” refers to an incentive provided to independent contractors. It does not imply an employment relationship nor entitle any independent contractors to employee benefits. Please note: BetterHelp currently requires an independent clinical license. Interns and clinicians who require supervision to provide therapy are not eligible at this time. Substance abuse counselors, school counselors, registered nurses, career counselors, Christian counselors, and business coaches are not eligible unless they also hold an eligible independent mental health license.

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