Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Remote

Who are we and why should you join us?

BetterHelp is on a mission to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Founded in 2013, we are now the world’s largest online therapy service – providing affordable and convenient therapy in 210 countries and over 60 languages across the globe. Our network of over 30,000 registered counselors have helped millions of people take ownership of their mental health and change their lives forever.

What are we looking for?

BetterHelp is looking for Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapists to join our provider network where you can focus on providing the clinical expertise while we take care of everything else. Therapists must have a LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, PsyD or similar credentials.

Additional Details:

• Competitive Compensation: 40 hours per week = $100K+ per year
• Up to a $1,000 Sign-on bonus* for therapists that engage with their first client within 14 days of beginning their application
• Free access to CEUs
• $650 Health Insurance Stipend: Eligibility for Health Insurance Stipend requires a min. continuous commitment of 30 hours a week.

*Bonus amount based on state of licensure. The term “bonus” is used in connection with this program to refer to the additional compensation paid by BetterHelp to independent contractor therapists that elect to participate in the program. Nothing in this program shall be construed to create an employee-employer relationship between BetterHelp and participating therapists.

Who Should Apply:

• Therapists looking for an easy, all-in-one technology platform for telehealth.
• Therapists who want to focus 100% on clinical work – not on acquiring clients, billing, support, or operations. (We handle all of that!)
• Therapists who want a feature-rich platform that is constantly adding new clinical tools – not just video conferencing software.
• Therapists who want the opportunity to work with specific populations or presenting concerns.
• Therapists who are obsessed with privacy and confidentiality, and want a state-of-the-art technology platform with secure, encrypted phone, video, and text-based communication.

Requirements

• YOE: 3+ years (Required)
• Master’s (Required)
• Full Independent Clinical: LCSW, LPC, LMHC, LMFT, Psychologist, etc.
• Therapists must be fully licensed by a State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD or similar credentials).
• 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.

Benefits

• Consistent referrals: Full clinical caseload can be established within the first 30 days.
• Zero overhead: No fees are collected from the therapist, ever.
• Flexible schedule: You are always in control of your schedule and appointment times.
• Engaged clients: You are connected with clients who fit your specific areas of expertise. Then, BetterHelp provides clients with a wide variety of ways to connect with you so that they can best start their therapeutic journey: from scheduled live sessions, to shared journal entries, to audio and video messages, to clinical worksheets, to formal goal setting and tracking, and more.
• Autonomy over clinical decisions: You are the licensed and trained clinician. BetterHelp will defer to your clinical judgment and expertise about the most effective and clinically appropriate approach for each client.
• Personalized marketing: You will have your own website and profile that is optimized for you based on your location, expertise, and availability.
• Resources to keep you connected: BetterHelp has a strong and accessible peer community of over 30,000 therapists, available to you directly through the platform.
• Resources to support you: Therapists on the BetterHelp platform receive a free BetterHelp account – so you can dedicate time to your own self-care!