BetterHelp·New York
Provide professional mental health therapy to adults, couples, or teens via an online platform. Focus on client care while utilizing the platform's administrative support to manage caseloads.
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.
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).
Market context
New York continues to see steady demand for licensed behavioral health clinicians, especially for remote roles that can support clients across varied settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully independent licensure, several years of experience, and proof of professional liability coverage. Before applying, confirm your license type matches the posting and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the original description line by line.
