Remote Clinical Counselor Jobs
Remote clinical counselor jobs are open across behavioral health, telehealth, employee assistance programs, and managed care, with openings at remote-first organizations and distributed clinical teams ranging from entry-level associate counselor roles to senior licensed positions. Employers hiring remotely right now include BetterHelp, Intellect, and Zeiders Enterprises. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Mind and Body Wellness, PLLC
Location: Chicago, Il, Telehealth
Job Type: Part-Time, Independent Contractor (1099)
Compensation: $60–$65 per completed clinical session hour
Availability: Minimum commitment of 10 clinical hours per week
About Us
Mind and Body Wellness is an established psychiatric and behavioral health practice serving adolescents ages 17 and older and adults throughout Illinois. We provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, psychotherapy, and coordinated mental health services.
We are seeking a compassionate, independently licensed LCSW or LCPC to join our growing team on a part-time basis.
Overview
The Licensed Clinical Therapist (LCPC or LCSW) provides behavioral health services to adults and geriatric clients. The role combines client communication, mental health assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation, using evidence-based practice and EMR/EHR systems. Your impact: thoughtful assessment and therapy help clients work toward care goals and support their well-being.
Requirements
- Hold an active Illinois LCPC or LCSW license.
- Conduct mental health assessments for adult and geriatric clients.
- Develop treatment plans informed by client needs and assessments.
- Demonstrate clear, respectful client communication.
- Use EMR/EHR systems for clinical records.
- Support treatment planning and mental health assessment.
- Bring knowledge of addiction counseling (preferred) and trauma-focused therapy.
- Provide individual psychotherapy through secure telehealth.
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
- Collaborate with psychiatric providers when clinically appropriate.
- Maintain availability for a minimum of 10 clinical hours per week.
What We Offer
- Flexible scheduling.
- Established practice with administrative support.
- Collaborative psychiatric care environment.
Compensation: $60–$65 per completed clinical session hour, based on experience.
We welcome qualified clinicians interested in building a consistent part-time caseload with a supportive behavioral health practice.
Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Which Illinois license do you hold LCPC or LCSW
- Do you have experience providing individual outpatient psychotherapy to adults?
- Are you available to maintain a caseload of approximately 10-15 clinical sessions per week once established?
- How many years of experience do you have providing psychotherapy after obtaining your clinical license?
License/Certification:
- LCSW or LCPC license in the state of Illinois (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote clinical counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Active state licensure or registered intern status such as LPC, LMHC, LCPC, or equivalent
- Documented experience delivering individual and group therapy to a specific client population
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and treatment planning
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to meet productivity or billable-hours requirements set by the employer
Tips for Your Remote Clinical Counselor Job Search
Signal your teletherapy experience clearly
Name the specific telehealth platforms you have used, such as Zoom for Healthcare or a major EHR with integrated video, in both your resume and application materials. Remote clinical employers scan for platform fluency before they read anything else.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote clinical counselor openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your license type and experience level and apply directly without sifting through unrelated postings.
Show your async documentation habits
Remote clinical managers cannot observe your workflow, so they rely on documentation quality as evidence of clinical judgment. Mention your average note turnaround time and any audit or quality review results in your application to make your self-direction concrete.
Filter for multistate licensing compatibility
Many remote clinical counselor roles require licensure in multiple states or participation in a licensure compact. Check which states a role serves before applying so you are not eliminated late in the process over a credential mismatch.
Remote Clinical Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote clinical counselor job?
Target employers in telehealth, employee assistance programs, and managed behavioral health, because those sectors have built infrastructure for fully remote clinical work. Remote hiring managers screen hard for async communication skills, self-directed documentation habits, and comfort with electronic health record systems. Candidates who demonstrate experience with teletherapy platforms, show clean and timely clinical notes, and can articulate how they manage caseloads without in-person supervision move to the top of the list.
Which companies hire remote clinical counselors?
Remote clinical counselor roles are posted by BetterHelp, Intellect, and Zeiders Enterprises and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The employers doing the most remote hiring tend to be telehealth providers, national employee assistance program networks, and managed behavioral health organizations built around distributed clinical teams.
Can you get a remote clinical counselor job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level clinical counselor roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage a caseload independently from day one. Telehealth platforms and employee assistance programs occasionally hire associate-level counselors who are working toward licensure. What opens the door is completing supervised practicum hours in a virtual setting, showing familiarity with teletherapy platforms, and demonstrating strong written communication, since remote clinical teams rely on documentation quality as a proxy for clinical judgment.
Do you need a degree for remote clinical counselor jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote clinical counselor roles require at minimum a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, and many require an active state license. Remote employers do weigh practical factors alongside credentials, including teletherapy experience, EHR proficiency, and a demonstrated ability to maintain caseload productivity without direct supervision, but the degree and licensure baseline is rarely optional for clinical work.
Which industries hire the most remote clinical counselors?
Most remote clinical counselor openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors have built distributed clinical delivery models that depend on licensed counselors working fully remotely across multiple states.
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