Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Remote

Maryland Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted May 21, 2026 Last posted May 21, 2026
Job description
 

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 more when you see your first insurance client within 30 days of applying.
  • New increased hourly compensation: Therapists can earn between $55-$70 per hour (up to 57% more for insurance sessions).
  • $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
  • 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.
  • 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).

About this role

Summary

Provide therapy for adults, couples, or teens remotely, with flexible hours and autonomy.

Job title

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Remote

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

fully remote in Maryland, USA, with reliable internet

Salary

$55-$70 per hour, plus bonus incentives, and health stipend, as listed in the posting.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

licensed in Marylandmental health counselingliability insurancewritten communication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

adultscouplesteens
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Remote