Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHT

Overview of Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMHT) Role:

Licensed Mental Health Therapists (LMHTs) provide mental health counseling services and can either start or grow a private practice. The ability to accept insurance payments enhances the affordability and accessibility of services. Other duties include maintaining compliance with regulations, managing records, and furthering professional development.

LMHT Pay: $120–$131 per hour.

If you’re ready to start or grow your private practice, accepting insurance payments will help increase your income and attract insured clients faster.

Qualifications:

Master's level or higher with LMHT licensure (LMHC, LPCMH, LIMHP, LMFT, LMFTS, LCMFT, LPC, LPCC, LCPC, LCPCS, LPCC-S, LCSW, LICSW, LCSCW).

Active malpractice insurance and NPI number.

Prepared to begin or expand a private practice that accepts insurance.