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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote counseling in Rhode Island is $72,760.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,800.00 and $81,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Remote Counselor, you need a background in psychology or counseling, appropriate licensure, and experience in mental health assessment and intervention. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure video conferencing tools, and electronic recordkeeping systems is essential. Strong empathy, active listening, and clear communication are critical soft skills for building trust and providing effective support remotely. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring client well-being, maintaining confidentiality, and delivering impactful counseling services in a virtual environment.

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Remote counseling, also known as online or virtual counseling, is a form of mental health support where sessions are conducted through digital platforms such as video calls, phone calls, or secure messaging. This allows clients to access professional counseling services from the comfort of their own home or any location with internet access. Remote counseling offers flexibility, convenience, and wider accessibility, especially for those who may have mobility issues, live in remote areas, or have busy schedules. Sessions are typically confidential and use secure technology to protect clients’ privacy. Many licensed therapists and counselors now offer remote services to meet the growing demand for accessible mental health care.

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Remote counselors often encounter challenges such as establishing rapport with clients through digital platforms, managing technological issues, and ensuring client confidentiality. Building trust can require more effort without face-to-face cues, so counselors should utilize active listening and clear communication. To address technical problems, having backup communication methods and being familiar with troubleshooting basic issues is important. Maintaining a private, secure workspace and using encrypted platforms helps protect client privacy and confidentiality, which is essential in a remote setting.
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Infographic showing various Remote Counseling job openings in Rhode Island as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,760 per year, or $35 per hour.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Gotham Enterprises Ltd

Providence, RI • On-site, Remote

$115K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Rhode Island Remote Therapy Position
Job Summary
This full-time Licensed Mental Health Counselor position offers the opportunity to provide therapy from a remote setting while serving clients throughout Rhode Island. The work is straightforward and client-focused: you will meet with clients online, understand what they are going through, create a plan for care, and provide ongoing counseling that helps them move through difficult seasons with more clarity and support.
Some clients may be dealing with long-term anxiety or depression. Others may be facing burnout, loss, relationship stress, trauma, or life transitions that feel hard to manage alone. As their counselor, you will help them name what is happening, build healthier patterns, and take manageable steps toward better emotional well-being.
Location: Rhode Island
Work Setting: Remote / Telehealth
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $115,000-$120,000 per year with full benefits
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Responsibilities
  • Meet with clients through scheduled video therapy appointments
  • Provide counseling for adults facing mental health, emotional, behavioral, and relationship-related concerns
  • Conduct initial evaluations and gather information needed to guide treatment
  • Create individualized care plans with goals that are easy to understand and track
  • Help clients explore thought patterns, stress triggers, coping habits, and barriers to progress
  • Use appropriate therapeutic approaches such as CBT, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, or other clinically supported methods
  • Keep clinical records updated, organized, and compliant with professional standards
  • Assess safety concerns and respond appropriately when risk is present
  • Maintain privacy, professionalism, and clear boundaries in all telehealth interactions
  • Communicate with outside providers or care teams when coordination supports the client's treatment

Requirements
  • Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Counseling Psychology, Clinical Counseling, or a related field
  • Active and unrestricted Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) license in Rhode Island
  • Experience providing therapy in outpatient care, private practice, community mental health, or telehealth
  • Working knowledge of clinical assessments, treatment planning, and counseling interventions
  • Comfortable using video platforms, electronic health records, and remote communication tools
  • Strong documentation habits and clear written communication skills
  • Ability to manage a full-time caseload with sound clinical judgment
  • Reliable internet connection and a private space for confidential client sessions

Benefits
  • Annual salary of $115,000-$120,000
  • Remote / telehealth work setting
  • Full-time position
  • 2 weeks PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K Plan with 3% Company Match

If this sounds like the kind of remote counseling role you have been looking for, we invite you to take the next step and explore how your LMHC experience can support clients across Rhode Island.
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About Gotham Enterprises

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Gotham Enterprises, Ltd., headquartered in Queens/Fresh Meadows, NY, is a healthcare and mental‑health staffing and job placement platform that connects licensed professionals (psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, therapists, medical assistants, allied health) with in‑person, contract, per‑diem, and permanent assignments across New York State. Working through its job portal and regional offices, Gotham serves outpatient clinics, home‑care agencies, schools, and community health centers, offering roles including Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP), PAs, and clinic support staff. The company is actively recruiting and retains a distributed workforce with both in‑office and remote recruiters; salaries for PMHNP roles average ~$160,000/year.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Montclair, NJ, US

Year founded

2016

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