Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Pay Rate: $120 - $131 per hour

Are you looking to launch or grow your private practice as a mental health counselor? At Headway, we simplify the process of accepting insurance, helping you maximize your earnings and begin servicing covered clients quickly, all through a user-friendly platform that requires no long-term commitment.

About You

You are a fully licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Master's degree or higher, holding LMHC, LPCMH, or LIMHP licensure (varies by state), a valid NPI number, and malpractice insurance. You are prepared to either initiate a private practice or expand your existing one by accepting insurance.

About Headway

Your expertise has the power to transform lives. By accepting insurance, you are creating access to essential care for those who might otherwise face barriers to treatment. We strive to make this process seamless, enabling you to focus on what you do best - supporting your clients. So far, over 50,000 providers have partnered with us, reaching numerous individuals in need of care.

How Headway Supports Providers

• Start Taking Insurance with Ease: Get credentialed at no cost in multiple states in as little as 30 days and start seeing covered clients swiftly.
• Compliance Made Simple: Maintain compliance from the beginning with support for audits and continuous resources.
• Widespread Coverage: Work with popular insurance plans, including Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
• Boost Your Earnings: Access higher rates through our expansive network of insurance providers.
• Reliable Payments: Establish a stable practice with predictable bi-weekly payments.
• Integrated EHR Features: Manage your practice efficiently with real-time scheduling, secure client messaging, comprehensive documentation templates, assessments, and more.
• Complimentary Continuing Education: Achieve your professional goals and earn CEUs with free courses on Headway Academy.

How Headway Benefits Your Clients

• Enhanced Access: Your clients will find it easier to obtain affordable care through insurance.
• Instant Verification: Clients can quickly verify their insurance status, ensuring uninterrupted care.

Important Note: Currently, Headway is unable to support mental health professionals lacking full licensure. If your application is initially rejected due to incomplete licensure, you are welcome to reapply once you obtain a valid license.

About Headway

We facilitate mental health providers in accepting insurance by managing credentialing with major networks, handling billing and administrative tasks, and enabling you to earn more stable income while maintaining higher rates. With Headway, you can focus on delivering transformative care while we handle the logistics.