Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Headway is an innovative mental health platform dedicated to empowering licensed mental health professionals by streamlining the process of accepting insurance and expanding their private practices. As a company, Headway is committed to increasing access to mental health care by making it easier for providers to become in-network with multiple insurance plans, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid. Their comprehensive platform offers credentialing support, compliance resources, built-in electronic health record (EHR) features, and continuing education opportunities, all designed to help mental health counselors focus on delivering quality care instead of administrative burdens.

Headway operates as a technology-driven service provider that connects licensed mental health counselors with patients who need affordable, insurance-covered care. By simplifying provider enrollment in insurance networks, Headway helps clinicians increase their earnings, stabilize payments, and reach a wider client base. Over 50,000 providers have already leveraged Headway to grow their practice and enhance mental health accessibility nationwide.

The role offered is for a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) looking to launch or expand their private practice by accepting insurance claims efficiently. This position is ideal for mental health professionals who are fully licensed at the Master’s level or higher with credentials such as LMHC, LPCMH, or LIMHP, and who possess a valid National Provider Identifier (NPI) number along with malpractice insurance. The employment opportunity is flexible with no commitment required, providing counselors the freedom to integrate insurance payments into their private practices at their own pace.

The position offers competitive compensation, with wages up to $116.65 per hour, rewarding counselors for their professional expertise and client service. Working through Headway affords mental health counselors the benefit of credentialing in multiple states at no cost, reducing typical administrative overhead and accelerating the timeline to start accepting covered clients. The platform supports seamless, bi-weekly payments for dependable income flow.

Additionally, Headway provides a suite of practice management tools including real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, end-to-end documentation templates, and built-in assessment tools, making it easier for counselors to manage their workload and maintain compliance. Free continuing education is provided via Headway Academy to support ongoing professional development and CEU accumulation.

Mental health professionals can rely on Headway’s commitment to compliance and audit support, enhancing their confidence as providers in handling insurance billing and regulatory requirements. Clients benefit from improved access to care at affordable rates, instant insurance verification, and the ability to find qualified, in-network counselors easily.

Overall, joining Headway as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor offers a unique opportunity to build a thriving private practice supported by technology, insurance integration, and a community that values expanding mental health access. This role is best suited for dedicated professionals ready to grow their practice within a supportive and innovative environment focused on transformative mental health care delivery.