Remote Mental Health & Wellbeing Careers: The Complete Guide
Mental health is the fastest-growing sector in social services. The BLS projects 313,700 openings annually through 2034. Telehealth has made remote therapy mainstream, and wellness tech startups are scaling rapidly. Here's how to build a career in this space.
⚡ Quick Summary
- Fastest-growing sector per BLS — 22% growth projected through 2034
- Three paths: clinical (licensure required), nonprofit, or mental health tech
- Telehealth platforms (BetterHelp, Lyra) hire remote therapists nationwide
- Non-clinical roles: program management, peer support, health coaching, tech
In This Guide
🧠 Career tracks in mental health
Mental health careers span clinical practice, nonprofit work, and technology. The pandemic accelerated telehealth adoption, creating new remote opportunities at every level.
Clinical Therapy
Licensed therapists providing individual, couples, or group therapy via telehealth. Requires LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or doctoral credentials.
Nonprofit Mental Health
Program managers, outreach coordinators, and peer support specialists at mental health nonprofits and community health centers.
Mental Health Tech
Product managers, engineers, and designers building apps for meditation, therapy matching, and digital therapeutics.
Corporate Wellness
Employee wellness program managers, EAP coordinators, and mental health benefits specialists at large employers.
💼 Key skills & credentials
Clinical Licensure
LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD. Multi-state licensure via PSYPACT (psychology) or compact agreements expands remote options.
Peer Support Certification
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) credentials for roles supporting people with lived mental health experience.
Health Coaching
NBC-HWC or similar certifications for wellness coaching roles that don't require clinical licensure.
Program Management
Grant management, outcomes measurement, and community partnership skills for nonprofit leadership roles.
🏢 Top employers hiring remote
Lyra Health
Enterprise mental health platform serving companies like Meta, Starbucks, and Morgan Stanley. Hires remote therapists (W-2), clinical directors, and product/engineering roles. Strong clinical culture with competitive pay.
BetterHelp / Teladoc
Largest telehealth therapy platform with 30,000+ therapists. Flexible scheduling, contractor model. Good entry point for newly licensed clinicians building a caseload.
Headspace / Ginger
Combined meditation app and clinical services. Hires coaches, therapists, psychiatrists, and tech roles. Focus on accessible, scalable mental health support.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Largest grassroots mental health organization. Hires for advocacy, peer support programs, education, and state affiliate coordination. Strong mission alignment.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can therapists work fully remote?
Yes. Since the pandemic, most states allow licensed therapists to provide telehealth services. Platforms like BetterHelp, Talkspace, and Lyra Health hire remote therapists nationwide. You must be licensed in the state(s) where your clients reside. PSYPACT allows psychologists to practice across 40+ participating states with one license.
What credentials do I need for mental health jobs?
Clinical roles require licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, PsyD, or PhD). Non-clinical roles like program management, peer support, or mental health tech require relevant experience but not necessarily clinical credentials. Health coaching and wellness roles often need only certification (NBC-HWC, ACE, NASM).
What's the salary range for remote mental health jobs?
Remote therapists earn $50,000-$90,000 at platforms (W-2), or $80-150/hour in private practice. Mental health program managers earn $65,000-$100,000 at nonprofits. Mental health tech roles (product, engineering) range from $90,000-$180,000 at funded startups like Lyra, Modern Health, and Spring Health.
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