Remote Staff Counselor Jobs

Remote staff counselor jobs are open across behavioral health, employee assistance programs, and higher education at remote-first organizations and distributed teams ranging from entry-level positions to senior counselor roles. Employers hiring remotely right now include BetterHelp, Fisher Investments, and Prosper Health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles253+
Top employerBetterHelp
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialMaster's degree in social work
Companies hiring100+

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Telehealth Mental Health Counselor LCSW/LMFT/LMHC (87K-115K)
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Telehealth Mental Health Counselor LCSW/LMFT/LMHC (87K-115K)
Nassau Psychology P.C.
New Rochelle, New York
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$87k - $115k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
11-50

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Telehealth Mental Health Counselor LMSW/MHC-LP/MFT-LP (60K-75K)
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Telehealth Mental Health Counselor LMSW/MHC-LP/MFT-LP (60K-75K)
Nassau Psychology P.C.
New Rochelle, New York
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$60k - $75k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree
11-50

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Rehab Counselor II - Youth - Bangor
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New 14h ago
Rehab Counselor II - Youth - Bangor
State of Maine
Bangor, Maine
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$26.36 - $33.73/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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New 18h ago
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
SMALL STEPS OF THE MIED LLC
Remote
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Remote (US)

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Options Counselor-Veteran Directed Care -Pennsylvania Remote & In Field
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Options Counselor-Veteran Directed Care -Pennsylvania Remote & In Field
Bay Aging
York, Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Support
$48k - $55k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in social work
201-500

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Remote Staff Counselor Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • BetterHelp26
  • Fisher Investments17
  • Prosper Health11
  • Ellie Mental Health9
  • Intellect6

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Education
  • Insurance

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote staff counselor jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field
  • Active or eligible state licensure such as LPC, LCSW, LADC, or equivalent credential
  • Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions in a clinical or residential setting
  • Proficiency in writing treatment plans, progress notes, and psychosocial assessments
  • CPR, first aid, and crisis intervention certification such as CPI or Safety-Care
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems and documentation compliance standards

Tips for Your Remote Staff Counselor Job Search

Prove your async communication skills upfront

Remote staff counselor employers prioritize written clarity over in-person presence. Include session note samples, case summaries, or documentation examples in your application materials to show you can communicate clinical information accurately without real-time back-and-forth.

Get fluent in telehealth and EAP platforms

Employers hiring remote counselors expect hands-on familiarity with platforms like SimplePractice, Zoom for Healthcare, or similar telehealth tools. Name the specific platforms you've used in your resume and be ready to describe your workflow during interviews.

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote staff counselor openings from across the country in one place, so you can find roles that match your credentials and apply directly without sorting through location-based listings that don't apply to you.

Show self-directed caseload management in interviews

Remote hiring managers want evidence you can organize and prioritize a full caseload without daily check-ins. Prepare specific examples of how you've tracked client progress, flagged risk independently, and maintained documentation standards when working without on-site supervision.

Remote Staff Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote staff counselor job?

Target employers that already operate distributed teams, such as telehealth platforms, employee assistance program providers, and virtual higher-education services, because they have the infrastructure and culture for remote counseling work. Remote hiring managers screen heavily for written communication, async documentation habits, and the ability to manage a caseload independently without in-person supervision. Demonstrating telehealth platform fluency and showing completed remote work in your application gives you a real edge.

Which companies hire remote staff counselors?

Remote staff counselor roles are posted by BetterHelp, Fisher Investments, and Prosper Health and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first telehealth companies, national employee assistance program providers, and distributed higher-education institutions that build their counseling teams without geographic limits.

Can you get a remote staff counselor job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level staff counselor roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage cases and document sessions independently from day one, without an in-office supervisor nearby. Telehealth startups and university virtual counseling programs are the likeliest entry points. Completed practicum hours on a telehealth platform, strong async written communication samples, and any documented remote volunteer or internship work can substitute for traditional experience.

Do you need a degree for remote staff counselor jobs?

Usually, but the specific requirement depends on the role and employer. Most remote staff counselor postings require at minimum a bachelor's in counseling, psychology, or social work, and licensed roles require a graduate degree plus state credentials. Remote employers weigh your documented counseling outcomes, platform fluency, and demonstrated ability to work independently alongside your formal credentials when making hiring decisions.

Which industries hire the most remote staff counselors?

The sectors hiring the most remote staff counselors are Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed counseling teams to serve clients and employees across multiple time zones without maintaining physical office locations.

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