Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Remote

Virginia - Remote Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted May 13, 2026 Last posted May 13, 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

  • $2,000 first month bonus* — When you complete 40 hours of billable live sessions with insured clients within your first 30 days.
  • $500 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
  • 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

*Independent contractor role. Actual earnings and bonus opportunities vary based on caseload, engagement, and location. Apply today to learn more.

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.

About this role

Summary

Provide remote mental health therapy for adults, couples, or teens in a private practice setting.

Job title

Licensed Mental Health Therapist - Remote

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

mental health

Location requirements

remote in Virginia, U.S. residents only, fully remote allowed

Salary

Competitive hourly compensation with an estimated range between $43 to $59 per hour for live sessions

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

licensed professionalliability insurancereliable internetprivate workspacewritten communication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

adultscouplesteens
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Remote