Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Job overview

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) is a fully remote role for a provider currently residing in the United States. The posting estimates annual earnings of $52,000 to $81,900 for someone working 25–35 hours weekly on the platform for a full year; compensation is paid hourly. BetterHelp provides an online therapy platform connecting licensed clinicians with clients. The counselor provides independent clinical care through the platform, using clinical judgment to support clients’ therapeutic goals. BetterHelp handles referrals, billing, support, and operations so therapists can focus on clinical work.

What you'll do

• Provide therapy to clients through scheduled live sessions and other platform-supported communication, including journal entries, audio and video messages, worksheets, and goal tracking.
• Exercise independent clinical judgment and use secure, encrypted phone, video, and text-based communication.
• The platform provides client referrals and administrative support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

licensed mental health counselor

lmhc

remote

united states

betterhelp

telehealth

mental health therapy

independent clinical practice

flexible schedule

$52k–$81.9k estimated annual earnings

weekly pay

health insurance stipend

390+ ceu courses

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Estimated annual earnings of $52,000–$81,900 for 25–35 platform hours weekly
• $500 first-client bonus for eligible state licensees
• $650 health insurance stipend for eligible providers committing to 30 hours weekly
• free CEU courses and BetterHelp membership
• weekly pay
• bonuses and incentives.

Why this role

Fully remote with control over schedule and appointment times; no insurance paneling or platform fees; $500 first-client bonus is limited to therapists licensed in Maryland, New York, North Dakota, or Washington.

About the employer

BetterHelp is hiring for this role. Industry: Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers. Sector: 62.