Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Remote) - BetterHelp

BetterHelp is one of the world’s largest online therapy platforms, connecting licensed therapists with clients seeking mental health support. Grow your caseload without managing marketing or insurance administration.

Set your schedule, work remotely, and focus entirely on the clients you serve.

Why Therapists Join BetterHelp

• 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: BetterHelp matches you with clients, 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 claim denials or clawbacks.
• Work from anywhere: Provide therapy remotely from your home.
• Set your own schedule: Choose 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 commit 30 hours/week.
• Free access to 390+ CEU courses.
• Free BetterHelp membership to support your well-being.
• Additional bonuses and incentives for high performers.
• Autonomy over clinical decisions.
• Access to a community of 30,000+ therapists.

Who We’re Looking For

We seek independently licensed mental health therapists, counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists who can provide therapy without supervision.

Eligible licenses 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.

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 independent mental health therapy.

Requirements

• A Master’s or Doctorate degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or another eligible mental health discipline.
• Current independent clinical license allowing unsupervised therapy.
• 3+ years of mental health counseling experience.
• Currently residing in the United States.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Reliable internet connection.
• A private, professional environment for virtual sessions.
• Strong written communication skills.

Apply today to learn more about joining the BetterHelp therapist network.

Note: BetterHelp requires an independent clinical license. Interns, supervised clinicians, and non-mental health professionals (e.g., substance abuse counselors, school counselors) are not eligible unless they hold an eligible independent mental health license.