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How much do remote mental health jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote mental health in Colorado is $20.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.21 and $23.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Mental Health Counselor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Mental Health Counselor, you need a relevant degree in psychology or counseling, state licensure, and experience in mental health assessment and intervention. Familiarity with telehealth platforms, secure communication systems, and electronic health records is essential. Strong soft skills such as empathy, active listening, and clear virtual communication set outstanding professionals apart. These skills and qualifications ensure effective, ethical, and accessible mental health support for clients in remote environments.

How does working as a remote mental health professional differ from in-person practice in terms of daily responsibilities and client engagement?

As a remote mental health professional, your daily responsibilities still center on providing therapy, conducting assessments, and supporting clients, but most interactions occur via secure video calls or phone sessions. This setting requires extra attention to technology, privacy, and building rapport without face-to-face cues. While you may enjoy greater scheduling flexibility and autonomy, you'll also need to be proactive about managing boundaries and self-care, since working from home can blur lines between work and personal life. Collaboration often happens through virtual team meetings, secure messaging, and electronic health records, so comfort with digital tools is essential.

What is a remote mental health professional?

A remote mental health professional is a licensed therapist, counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist who provides mental health services through virtual platforms such as video calls, phone calls, or online chat. This allows clients to access therapy and support from the comfort of their own homes, making mental health care more accessible and convenient. Remote mental health professionals uphold the same ethical and confidentiality standards as in-person providers and often use secure, HIPAA-compliant technology to ensure client privacy. Common services include individual therapy, group counseling, medication management, and mental health assessments.
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Infographic showing various Remote Mental Health job openings in Colorado as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 38% Full Time, 31% Part Time, and 31% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,184 per year, or $20.8 per hour.
Nebraska - Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LIMHP) - Telehealth

Nebraska - Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LIMHP) - Telehealth

Brightside Health

Almont, CO • Remote

$83 - $95/hr

Contractor

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Remote Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LIMHP)1099 Contractor | Telehealth

Join Brightside Health as a 100% remote, 1099 contractor therapist. Build a flexible, sustainable telehealth practice with steady referrals, free CEUs, malpractice coverage, and strong clinical support.

86% of our patients experience meaningful improvement within 12 weeks.

About Brightside Health

At Brightside Health, were redefining telehealth through evidence-based, measurement-driven behavioral health care. Our model combines proven clinical frameworks with technology and human-centered care to deliver real outcomesand our data backs it up.

We are uniquely positioned with specialized programs including:

  • Suicide Prevention Program (CAMS training provided)

  • Teen Therapy Program

  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for mental health and substance use

Our therapists choose Brightside for the ability to build a flexible, sustainable private practice with strong clinical and operational supportand the freedom to do meaningful work on their own terms.

Is This Role a Fit?

This role is a great fit if you're a licensed psychotherapist who wants:

  • Flexibility without isolationset your own schedule with a built-in clinical community

  • Clinical depth without admin overloadwe handle billing, credentialing, and insurance so you don't have to

  • A steady caseload without the marketingwe bring the referrals to you

  • Meaningful, high-impact workwith outcome data to prove it

Minimum availability: 9 hours per week across at least 2 days. Many therapists start here and grow their caseload at their own pace.

About the Role

We are hiring licensed Remote Mental Health Therapists (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, LICSW, LISW, LIMHP, PsyD, PhD) to deliver high-quality telehealth therapy across our general mental health program. Therapists also have the opportunity to opt into specialized care tracks including Suicide Prevention, Teen Therapy, and IOP.

What Youll Do

  • Deliver weekly telehealth (video-based) therapy sessions to individuals across a range of behavioral health conditions

  • Apply evidence-based approaches including CBT and the Unified Protocol (UP); additional modalities such as ACT, DBT, and EMDR are welcomed

  • Use measurement-based care to track progress via digital assessments

  • Collaborate with psychiatrists and fellow therapists for integrated care

  • Maintain documentation using our AI-enabled, HIPAA-compliant EMR

Why Join Brightside?

  • Proven clinical impact: 86% of patients improve within 12 weeks

  • True flexibility: Build your ideal private practice caseload and set your own paceprotect your work-life balance and avoid burnout while doing meaningful work

  • Specialized clinical opportunities: Opt into Suicide Prevention (with free CAMS training), Teen Therapy, and IOP programs

  • Strong clinical support: Case consult groups, clinical advisors, peer collaboration, and ongoing professional development

  • Tech-enabled care: AI-powered EMR, measurement-based care tools, and streamlined HIPAA-compliant workflows

  • Steady referrals: Consistent client demand so you can grow your practice quickly

What We Offer:

  • Compensation: $83-103 per 53+ minute session, depending on state and program participation

  • Payment protection: Get paid for no-shows and late cancellations

  • Free malpractice insurance coverage included

  • Free CEUs + CAMS suicide prevention training

  • 100% remote, flexible 1099 contractor role

  • Flexible scheduling: Create your own schedule, MondaySunday, 7am9pm

  • Dedicated operational support: Billing, credentialing, insurance, and IT handled for you

  • Self-paced onboarding: Primarily asynchronousmove at your own pace and typically be seeing clients within 34 weeks

  • AI-powered documentation tools to reduce admin burden

  • Health insurance guidance available through Stride Health

Qualifications:

  • Masters or Doctorate in Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work

  • Active independent license (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, LCPC, LICSW, LISW, PsyD, PhD)

  • 2+ years experience delivering CBT and other evidence-based therapies to adults

  • Experience with telehealth or online therapy

  • Comfortable treating diverse populations across behavioral health conditions

  • Tech-comfortable and open to digital tools in care delivery

  • Ability to commit to a minimum of 9 hours of availability per week across at least 2 days

  • Experience with higher-acuity populations and/or adolescents preferred

  • Multi-state licensure a strong plus

Apply Today!

Shape the future of telehealth behavioral health care while building a flexible, sustainable career. Apply today and make a lasting difference with Brightside Health.

Learn more at: www.brightside.com/careers

We know that diversity fosters innovation, inclusivity, and better care. We are committed to equity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, even if your experience isnt an exact match. Brightside is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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