or apply directly on BetterHelp's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 19 days BetterHelp's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 36% of BetterHelp's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at BetterHelp
- high 159 stale, 0 reposted of 160 open
- Hiring momentum
- 203 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from BetterHelp's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for BetterHelp.
About this role
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at BetterHelp, you will provide therapy to clients in a fully remote setting, focusing on mental health without the burden of administrative tasks or overhead costs. You will have the autonomy to set your own schedule and manage your caseload, with the support of a large community of therapists and access to numerous professional development resources.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of BetterHelp as an employer.
What you need
- LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMHC, or Psychologist/PsyD license
- 3+ years of mental health counseling experience
- Master’s or Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or Marriage & Family Therapy
- Fully independent license to provide therapy without supervision
- Excellent written communication
- Professional liability insurance
What you get
- Increased compensation with average earnings of $55–$70 per hour for live sessions
- Competitive hourly compensation estimated between $43 to $59 per hour for live sessions
- Up to 33% more per session for insurance clients
- $650 Health Benefit Stipend for continuous commitment of 30 hours a week
- Work from home
- Flexible schedule
Worth weighing
- Independent contractor role; actual earnings and bonus opportunities vary based on caseload, engagement, and location
- Cannot accept interns or those requiring supervision to provide therapy services
- Not accepting 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
Summarised from BetterHelp's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by BetterHelp on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.