Licensed Mental Health Counselor

About the role

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? Headway is here to help you start accepting insurance with ease, increase your earnings with higher rates, and start taking covered clients sooner. It’s all on one free-to-use platform, no commitment required.

Pay

Up to $126/hour.

Requirements

• Fully-licensed Mental Health Counselor at a Master’s level or above with LMHC, LPCMH, or LIMHP licensure (accepted on a state‑by‑state basis).
• Valid NPI number.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Ready to launch a private practice or grow an existing business by taking insurance.

Benefits

• Start taking insurance, stress‑free: get credentialed for free in multiple states in as little as 30 days and start seeing covered clients sooner.
• Built‑in compliance: stay compliant from day one with audit support and ongoing resources.
• Expansive coverage: work with the plans that most clients use, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
• Increase your earnings: secure higher rates with top insurance plans through access to a nationwide insurance network.
• Dependable payments: build stability with predictable bi‑weekly payments you can count on.
• Built‑in EHR features: manage your practice in one place with real‑time scheduling, secure client messaging, end‑to‑end documentation templates, built‑in assessments, and more.
• Free continuing education: nurture long‑term professional goals and earn CEUs with complimentary courses on Headway Academy.