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BetterHelp

Mental Health Counselor

BetterHelp

. Provide online therapy sessions through BetterHelp .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $70 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing independent mental health therapy to diverse populations, including adults, couples, and teens, while maintaining a professional and private environment. Holds a fully independent license and possesses strong written communication skills essential for effective client interaction.

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LCSWLPCLMFTLMHCMental Health Counseling Experience

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Hard Skills
Mental Health CounselingTherapy Session ConductingAutonomous Clinical Decision-MakingClient CareCaseload Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Written Communication
Tools & Technologies
BetterHelp PlatformReliable Internet Connection
Certifications & Qualifications
Licensed Professional CounselorPsychologistPsyDProfessional Liability Insurance
Industry Keywords
Mental Health TherapyCounselingPrivate PracticeInsurance ClientsCash-Pay Clients

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide online therapy sessions through BetterHelp
  • Focus on client care while BetterHelp handles administrative tasks and overhead
  • Help adults, couples, or teens with mental health counseling
  • Conduct sessions from a private and professional environment
  • Provide therapy independently without supervision
  • Make autonomous clinical decisions
  • Serve insurance and cash-pay clients
  • Build and sustain a strong caseload

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 ability to provide therapy without supervision
  • Private and professional environment for conducting sessions
  • Excellent written communication
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Reliable Internet connection
  • Currently residing in the US
  • Interns and providers requiring supervision cannot provide therapy services on BetterHelp
  • Substance abuse counselors, school counselors, registered nurses, career counselors, Christian counselors, and business coaches are not accepted unless they have an additional license as a mental health counselor

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Up to a $1,000 sign on bonus
  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Up to 33% more per session for insurance clients
  • $650 Health Benefit Stipend with a continuous commitment of 30 hours a week
  • Weekly payment for every session
  • 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
  • Autonomy over clinical decisions
  • Access and connection to a community of over 30,000 therapists