Remote Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs

Remote behavioral health counselor jobs are open across the U.S. at telehealth platforms, managed care organizations, and distributed employee assistance program providers actively building remote clinical teams. Companies hiring remote behavioral health counselors right now include Presence, Brightside Health, and NOCD. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles187+
Top employerPresence
Top industryHealthcare
Top credentialMaster's
Companies hiring41

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Ellie Mental Health
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Fishers IN
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Ellie Mental Health
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Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Fishers IN
Ellie Mental Health
Fishers, Indiana
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$60k - $90k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's
201-500

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Ellie Mental Health
Outpatient Mental Health Associate Therapist Fishers IN
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Outpatient Mental Health Associate Therapist Fishers IN
Ellie Mental Health
Fishers, Indiana
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$49k - $55k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's
201-500

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Burrell Behavioral Health
Licensed Clinical Therapist - Full Time (Remote/Multiple Locations)
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Burrell Behavioral Health
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Licensed Clinical Therapist - Full Time (Remote/Multiple Locations)
Burrell Behavioral Health
Carrollton, Missouri
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Remote (US)
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Thriveworks
Clinical Talk Therapist (Synchronous - Tufts) - Remote
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Thriveworks
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Clinical Talk Therapist (Synchronous - Tufts) - Remote
Thriveworks
Burlington, Massachusetts
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000

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Brightside Health
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Telehealth
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Brightside Health
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) - Telehealth
Brightside Health
Maine
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$83 - $103/hr
Remote (US)
Master's
201-500

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Remote Behavioral Health Counselor Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Presence
    Presence44
  • Brightside Health
    Brightside Health32
  • NOCD
    NOCD15
  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health12
  • Net Health
    Net Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services73
  • Consulting & Professional Services14
  • Technology & Software11
  • Sports & Recreation3
  • Insurance1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote behavioral health counselor jobs.

  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
  • State licensure or associate licensure such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent
  • Experience conducting individual, group, or family therapy sessions
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
  • Training in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
  • CPR certification and familiarity with mandated reporting and HIPAA requirements

Tips for Your Remote Behavioral Health Counselor Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote behavioral health counselor openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your licensure and caseload focus and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.

Highlight telehealth platform experience upfront

Remote employers want to know you've delivered sessions over HIPAA-compliant video tools and managed electronic health records without in-person IT support. Name the specific platforms you've used in your resume summary so hiring teams don't have to ask.

Demonstrate async documentation skills clearly

Remote behavioral health counselors write case notes, treatment updates, and care coordination messages without a colleague to clarify intent in real time. Show employers you produce clear, complete written documentation by describing your note-writing process or volume in past roles.

Prepare for competency-based remote interviews

Remote hiring teams often run structured behavioral interviews over video to assess how you handle clinical judgment calls independently. Practice articulating how you escalate risk, coordinate with external providers, and manage caseload boundaries when your supervisor isn't in the next office.

Confirm state licensure portability before applying

Remote counselor roles are location-independent for you, but your license must be valid in every state where your clients are located. Check whether prospective employers require multistate licensure, participation in the Counseling Compact, or individual state-by-state credentialing before you submit an application.

Remote Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote behavioral health counselor job?

Remote employers screen behavioral health counselors for self-direction, comfort with asynchronous documentation, and the ability to build therapeutic rapport through a screen. Telehealth platforms and EAP providers hire most remote counselors, so familiarity with HIPAA-compliant video platforms and electronic health records gives you a clear edge. Strong written case notes and a history of managing your own caseload independently are the signals remote hiring teams look for most.

Which companies hire remote behavioral health counselors?

Companies hiring remote behavioral health counselors right now include Presence, Brightside Health, and NOCD, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote openings in this role are concentrated at telehealth providers, employee assistance program networks, and managed behavioral health organizations that operate distributed clinical teams across the U.S.

Can you get a remote behavioral health counselor job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage a caseload independently without in-person supervision from day one. Telehealth startups and EAP providers occasionally hire newer counselors for lower-acuity remote caseloads. Completed practicum hours, a supervision arrangement you can document, and demonstrated comfort with video-based sessions can open doors when direct professional experience is limited.

Do you need a degree for remote behavioral health counselor jobs?

Usually, yes. Most remote behavioral health counselor roles require at minimum a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, plus state licensure. Remote employers weigh active licensure heavily because it signals you can practice independently without on-site oversight. In some states, registered intern or associate-level credentials qualify you for supervised remote positions while you work toward full licensure.

Which industries hire the most remote behavioral health counselors?

The sectors hiring the most remote behavioral health counselors are Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors rely on distributed clinical teams to deliver counseling services to employees and patients regardless of geographic location.

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