Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs
Behavioral Health Clinician jobs are open across healthcare systems, community mental health centers, schools, and private practice settings, from entry-level associate roles to licensed senior clinicians, with specializations in substance use, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Overview
The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for direct patient care and safety including diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for children, adolescents, and their families in Outpatient, Inpatient or Emergency Department settings.
This position will primarily support the ED.
Duties & Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
- Neonate - <30 days
- Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
- Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
- Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
- School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
- Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
- Provides direct patient care and management of children and adolescents by developing and implementing treatment and intervention plans and conducting needs assessment to gather patient information.
- Provides crisis intervention to families and provides interventions with families to support discharge to home and stabilization. Also develops a therapeutic relationship with patients and families to assist with psychological problems.
- Completes diagnostic behavioral health assessments for treatment or crisis intervention. Compiles and analyzes data and prepares case records, reports, and documents that comply with state and federal standards in providing case notes, treatment plans, and evaluations.
- Collaborates with other disciplines or departments on patient care and unit safety and serves as a liaison with multi-disciplinary care teams and external community agencies to identify, implement, and monitor treatment goals. Presents case presentations and provides consultation to medical teams and callers.
- Coordinates admissions to programs within the Pediatric Mental Health Institute or community programs and coordinates treatment with internal and external services.
- Leads, monitors, evaluates, and collaborates educational and therapeutic groups for patients; participates in clinical rounds and maintains communication with unit or department leadership.
- Attends educational in-services for Behavioral Health Clinicians.
- Participates in unit committees and educational offerings; complies with all policies and procedures related to the Pediatric Mental Health Institute and the hospital; and provides customer service as related to the Mental Health field.
SCOPE AND LEVEL
- GUIDELINES: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.
- COMPLEXITY: Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.
- DECISION MAKING: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases. Brings non-routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.
- COMMUNICATIONS: Contacts with the patients, families, or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
- SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction. Work product is subject to continual review.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degrees
- Master's
- Area of Study
- Psychology, social work or related field
- Experience
- Required: 2 years in a mental health setting/agency
- Equivalency
- Not Applicable
- Licenses & Certifications
- Variety of licenses acceptable BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
- State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA):
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or
- Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor;
- Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment
Schedule/ Shift
- 36hrs FT
- Open to Evening and Overnight shifts 1:00 pm–1:00 am, 3:00 pm–3:00 am, and 7:00 pm–7:00 am
- Weekends and Weekdays included
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $73,171.39 to $109,757.08
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Job Overview
The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for direct patient care and safety including diagnostic, assessment, treatment, and discharge planning for children, adolescents, and their families in Outpatient, Inpatient or Emergency Department settings.
This position will primarily support the ED.
Duties & Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
- Neonate - <30 days
- Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
- Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
- Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
- School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
- Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
- Provides direct patient care and management of children and adolescents by developing and implementing treatment and intervention plans and conducting needs assessment to gather patient information.
- Provides crisis intervention to families and provides interventions with families to support discharge to home and stabilization. Also develops a therapeutic relationship with patients and families to assist with psychological problems.
- Completes diagnostic behavioral health assessments for treatment or crisis intervention. Compiles and analyzes data and prepares case records, reports, and documents that comply with state and federal standards in providing case notes, treatment plans, and evaluations.
- Collaborates with other disciplines or departments on patient care and unit safety and serves as a liaison with multi-disciplinary care teams and external community agencies to identify, implement, and monitor treatment goals. Presents case presentations and provides consultation to medical teams and callers.
- Coordinates admissions to programs within the Pediatric Mental Health Institute or community programs and coordinates treatment with internal and external services.
- Leads, monitors, evaluates, and collaborates educational and therapeutic groups for patients; participates in clinical rounds and maintains communication with unit or department leadership.
- Attends educational in-services for Behavioral Health Clinicians.
- Participates in unit committees and educational offerings; complies with all policies and procedures related to the Pediatric Mental Health Institute and the hospital; and provides customer service as related to the Mental Health field.
SCOPE AND LEVEL
- GUIDELINES: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.
- COMPLEXITY: Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.
- DECISION MAKING: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases. Brings non-routine issues to supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.
- COMMUNICATIONS: Contacts with the patients, families, or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
- SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Under normal supervision, within a standardized work situation, the employee performs duties common to the line of work without close supervision or detailed instruction. Work product is subject to continual review.
Minimum Qualifications
- Degrees
- Master's
- Area of Study
- Psychology, social work or related field
- Experience
- Required: 2 years in a mental health setting/agency
- Equivalency
- Not Applicable
- Licenses & Certifications
- Variety of licenses acceptable BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association with at least 6 months left before expiration is required upon hire.
- State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA):
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or
- Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor;
- Credentialing must be completed by the Medical Staff Office (MSO) within 3 months of employment
Schedule/ Shift
- 36hrs FT
- Open to Evening and Overnight shifts 1:00 pm–1:00 am, 3:00 pm–3:00 am, and 7:00 pm–7:00 am
- Weekends and Weekdays included
Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
Annual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $73,171.39 to $109,757.08
Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Gandara Center29
- Hartford HealthCare28
- Justice Resource Institute25
- Rutgers University25
- Eliot Community Human Services24
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services375
- Non-Profit & Social Services78
- Education71
- Government & Public Sector23
- Consulting & Professional Services10
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health clinician jobs.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or associate-level equivalent
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT or DBT
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and billing
- Knowledge of crisis assessment, safety planning, and mandated reporting requirements
- Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders across diverse populations
Tips for Your Behavioral Health Clinician Job Search
Lead with your licensure on your resume
Recruiters screening behavioral health clinician applications filter first by license type. Put your full credential abbreviation, issuing state, and expiration date in your resume header so it's visible before the hiring manager reads a single bullet point.
Tailor your resume to the population served
A resume that lists 'community mental health experience' is forgettable. Name the specific populations you've treated, such as adolescents with co-occurring disorders or adults in assertive community treatment, so the hiring manager immediately sees a match with their caseload.
Filter openings by required licensure level
Many postings list both associate and fully licensed clinicians as acceptable, which shifts your pay and supervision requirements significantly. Read the licensure section of each posting carefully and apply only where your current credential level is explicitly welcomed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral health clinician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare clinical vignettes for competency questions
Behavioral health clinician interviews almost always include scenario-based questions about managing a client in crisis or navigating a mandated reporting situation. Draft two or three brief vignettes from your actual caseload that demonstrate your assessment and intervention decision-making before you walk in.
Negotiate supervision and caseload, not just pay
If you're working toward full licensure, the quality of clinical supervision you receive matters as much as your starting salary. During the offer stage, ask directly about supervisor credentials, supervision frequency, and whether the employer counts billable hours toward your required hours.
Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral health clinicians?
The companies hiring the most behavioral health clinicians right now include Gandara Center, Hartford HealthCare, and Justice Resource Institute, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Community mental health organizations and large integrated health systems consistently account for the highest volume of postings.
How many behavioral health clinician jobs are remote?
About 12% of behavioral health clinician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the growth of telehealth platforms and virtual outpatient programs. Roles focused on adult outpatient therapy and substance use counseling tend to have the highest share of remote options, while positions requiring in-person crisis services or school-based work are predominantly on-site.
How do you become a behavioral health clinician?
Becoming a behavioral health clinician starts with completing a master's degree in social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related field from an accredited program. After graduation, you complete the supervised clinical hours required by your state, which vary by license type, then pass the relevant licensure exam. Most states require ongoing continuing education to maintain your license.
Can you get hired as a behavioral health clinician with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers hire clinicians at the associate or pre-licensed level and provide the required clinical supervision as part of the role. Community mental health centers and nonprofit agencies are especially likely to hire candidates right out of a master's program. Highlighting practicum or internship hours, specific populations you've worked with, and any crisis intervention training strengthens your application significantly at this stage.
What does the behavioral health clinician interview process look like?
Most behavioral health clinician interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your licensure status, clinical orientation, and availability. A second round typically involves scenario-based competency questions covering crisis assessment, treatment planning, and documentation practices. Some employers, particularly those serving high-acuity populations, include a panel interview with clinical supervisors or a brief case presentation to demonstrate your clinical reasoning.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health clinician jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral health clinician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the available listings to find roles that match your licensure level, preferred population, and location, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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