Remote Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Private practice with no doors and no overhead.

BetterHelp is one of the world’s largest online therapy platforms for mental health professionals who want to focus on client care — not admin or overhead. You provide the expertise. We handle the rest.

Why Join BetterHelp

$1,000 first client bonus*

— Earn when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.

Competitive hourly compensation with an estimated range between $43 to $59 per hour 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.

Increase Caseloads:

70% of clients use insurance, helping you build and sustain a strong caseload.

Additional Benefits

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

(earn up to

33% more per session for insurance clients

)

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

To qualify for a $1,000 first client bonus, therapists must engage with their first insurance client within 30 days of starting their application and be licensed in AR, DC, FL, IN, MD, NY, PA, TX, or VA. This opportunity is an independent contractor role, not an employee position. Terms and conditions apply. * Actual earnings may vary based on caseload, hours worked, and the number of completed sessions.

We’re Looking For

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.

Requirements:

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.

NOTE: Unfortunately, if you are an intern or if you require supervision to provide therapy services, you cannot be a provider on BetterHelp at this time. Also, we are unable to accept substance abuse counselors, school counselors, registered nurses, career counselors, Christian counselors, and business coaches (unless they have an additional license as a mental health counselor).

Experience counseling adults, couples, and/or teens.