Licensed Therapist for Online Counseling

Company: BetterHelp
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Psychologists, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) are provided with the opportunity to operate as a private practice with no doors and no overhead. Work from the comfort of your home on your own schedule, interact with your patients via a private online message board, live chat, phone and video conferencing. BetterHelp provides the marketing, the technology, and the additional income. You provide the professionalism, clinical experience, and care.

Candidates are required to be licensed by a State Board to provide counseling (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD or similar credentials).

NOTE: Unfortunately, if you are an intern or if you require supervision to provide counseling services, you cannot be a provider at BetterHelp at this time. Also, we are unable to accept substance abuse counselors, school counselors, registered nurses, career counselors, Christian counselors and business/life coaches (unless they have an additional license as a mental health counselor).

Benefits for Counselors

Counselors Focus on Clinical Work: Your focus is 100% on counseling. You do not need to worry about acquiring clients, billing, support, or operations. We handle it all! Flexibility: BetterHelp can be your major source of income ("full time") or a supplement to your current work. You choose your caseload size, and you are in control of your schedule and appointment times. Zero Overhead: No fees are collected from the counselor, ever.

Who Should Apply

Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Psychologists, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC) are all encouraged to apply! Counselors looking for an easy, all-in-one technology platform for telehealth. Counselors looking for a variety of ways to engage - for example, through the 3 types of live sessions available (video, phone, and live chat), through the asynchronous messaging component, through worksheets, through shared journal entries, through audio and video messages, and more. Counselors who are looking for a strong and accessible peer community, directly through the platform. With over 8,000 therapists on the BetterHelp platform, you’ll have a forum to ask and answer any questions you might have!

Requirements

Counselors must be licensed by a State Board to provide counseling (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPC, PsyD or similar credentials). Experience counseling adults, couples, and/or teens Reliable Internet connection Currently residing in the US

More About BetterHelp

BetterHelp's secure online platform and broad network of licensed therapists help those facing life’s challenges by providing easy, affordable, and private access to professional counseling. BetterHelp has facilitated millions of voice calls, live chats, and messages that let people get the help they need using their computer, tablet, or smartphone - anytime, anywhere. In 2015 we expanded our resources and expertise by joining Teladoc Health (NYSE:TDOC), the nation’s first and world's largest telehealth organization, helping to make BetterHelp the world’s largest and most reputable e-counseling platform.

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