What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - Remote position at BetterHelp?
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
- Increased hourly compensation for live sessions. Therapists can earn up to 50% more for live sessions (must be licensed in NY, IN, MD, DC, or KY).
- $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.
- $500 first client bonus* — Earn when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
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
- 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
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).