Remote Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor jobs

About the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor role

What the work looks like

• Provide individual, couples and group counseling for concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and relationship problems.
• Complete biopsychosocial intake assessments and assign the diagnoses needed for treatment and billing.
• Set measurable goals with clients and track their progress with standardized symptom questionnaires.
• Write session notes and treatment plan updates in the electronic health record after each appointment.
• Refer clients for psychiatric evaluation or a higher level of care when counseling alone is not enough.

What employers ask for

• Master's degree in counseling or a related field
• Active LCPC license in the hiring state
• Passing score on the required national counselor exam
• Methods such as CBT and motivational interviewing
• DSM diagnosis and treatment planning
• Telehealth and electronic health record proficiency

Doing this job remotely

Remote LCPCs see clients by secure video and are generally limited to clients located in states where they hold a license. An interstate Counseling Compact is being adopted by states, which may widen that reach over time. Employers expect a private workspace, stable internet and readiness to manage a crisis without being in the room.

Where it comes from and where it leads

Counselors earn a master's degree, work under supervision on an entry-level counseling license, then qualify for the clinical license. They go on to private practice, clinical supervision, specialty certification, or management of counseling programs.