Licensed Counselor – Therapist

BetterHelp

. Provide remote mental health therapy to clients through BetterHelp .

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $70 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing remote mental health therapy, with a focus on client care and autonomy in clinical decision-making. Holds a relevant independent clinical license and possesses strong written communication skills essential for effective therapy delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Or Doctorate Degree In CounselingIndependent Clinical License3+ Years Of Mental Health Counseling ExperienceProfessional Liability InsuranceStrong Written Communication Skills

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Tools & Technologies

BetterHelp PlatformReliable Internet Connection

Industry Keywords

Mental Health TherapyClient MatchingInsurance And Cash-Pay ClientsLive Therapy SessionsPrivate Professional Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide remote mental health therapy to clients through BetterHelp
Build a caseload through BetterHelp's client matching
Serve insurance and cash-pay clients
Conduct live therapy sessions
Set an independent schedule and choose working hours
Focus on client care without marketing a private practice or managing insurance administration
Provide therapy from a private, professional home environment
Exercise autonomy over clinical decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's or Doctorate degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or another eligible mental health discipline
Current independent clinical license allowing therapy provision 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
License must allow independent mental health therapy without supervision
Interns and clinicians requiring supervision are not eligible
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

$500–$1,000 First Client Bonus for eligible therapists
Guaranteed weekly payment for eligible sessions
$650 monthly Health Benefit Stipend for eligible therapists maintaining a continuous commitment of 30 hours per week
Free access to 390+ CEU courses
Free BetterHelp membership
Additional bonuses and incentives for eligible high performers
Autonomy over clinical decisions
Access to a community of 30,000+ therapists
Zero therapist fees, including no marketing fees, membership fees, or practice overhead
BetterHelp supports credentialing, claims, and insurance administration