Entry Level Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs
New grad behavioral health counselor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or supervised practicum hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like UPMC, Carle Health, and Atrium Health hiring at this level now.
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Summary
Performs/oversees daily operations to support Clinical Therapy Services.
Responsibilities
- Maintains patient lists and patient data tracking for outcome reporting.
- Develops and maintains daily activity schedules.
- Provides community outreach and engagement as needed.
- Provides case management and clinical services for clients and their families.
- Evaluates and assesses the needs and strengths of clients and families.
- Facilitates groups with adults and/or adolescents.
Competencies
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT PLANNING
- CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
- PATIENT ASSESSMENT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- RESPONDING TO CHANGE
- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- Bachelors (Required)
- BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
- BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
- Fingerprint Screen (FINGERPRNT) - Florida Department of Childrens & Family (DCF)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience working with patients who have behavioral health conditions such as substance abuse and/or serious mental illness.
Other Information: New Hires have 6 months to obtain their BLS Certification.
Additional Education Info: Bachelors Degree in a Social and/or Human Services field.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 40%
- Climbing = 40%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 40%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 20%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Reaching = 60%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 40%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 20%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 40%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
- Asbestos = 20%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 40%
- Hazardous Medication = 20%
- Latex = 40%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 40%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 20%
- Fire Risk = 20%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 20%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%
Shift
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
Summary
Performs/oversees daily operations to support Clinical Therapy Services.
Responsibilities
- Maintains patient lists and patient data tracking for outcome reporting.
- Develops and maintains daily activity schedules.
- Provides community outreach and engagement as needed.
- Provides case management and clinical services for clients and their families.
- Evaluates and assesses the needs and strengths of clients and families.
- Facilitates groups with adults and/or adolescents.
Competencies
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPY
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT PLANNING
- CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
- PATIENT ASSESSMENT - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- RESPONDING TO CHANGE
- STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education And Certification Requirements
- Bachelors (Required)
- BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
- BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
- BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
- Fingerprint Screen (FINGERPRNT) - Florida Department of Childrens & Family (DCF)
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Work Experience: One (1) year of experience working with patients who have behavioral health conditions such as substance abuse and/or serious mental illness.
Other Information: New Hires have 6 months to obtain their BLS Certification.
Additional Education Info: Bachelors Degree in a Social and/or Human Services field.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
- Bending and Stooping = 40%
- Climbing = 40%
- Keyboard Entry = 60%
- Kneeling = 40%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 20%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying 25 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
- Reaching = 60%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 40%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
- Running = 40%
- Sitting = 60%
- Squatting = 20%
- Standing = 60%
- Walking = 60%
- Audible Speech = 60%
- Hearing Acuity = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 40%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
- Depth Perception = 60%
- Distinguish Color = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 60%
- Seeing - Near = 60%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
- Asbestos = 20%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
- Dust = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 40%
- Hazardous Medication = 20%
- Latex = 40%
- Computer Monitor = 60%
- Domestic Animals = 40%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 20%
- Fire Risk = 20%
- Hazardous Noise = 0%
- Heating Devices = 0%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Magnetic Fields = 0%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 0%
- Potential Electric Shock = 20%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
- Radiation = 0%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Unprotected Heights = 0%
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%
Shift
Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential
Disclaimer:
This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email TalentAcquisitionCenter@mhs.net
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Entry Level Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level behavioral health counselor job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for a relevant degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field, along with supervised clinical hours from an internship or practicum. Highlighting hands-on experience with specific populations, any licensure-track progress such as working toward an LPC or LCSW, and strong case documentation skills gives new candidates a clear edge over applicants with only coursework.
Which companies hire entry level behavioral health counselors?
Companies hiring entry level behavioral health counselors right now include UPMC, Carle Health, and Atrium Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers community mental health centers, outpatient clinics, hospital systems, and nonprofit social service organizations that build their counseling teams by bringing in new graduates and training them on-site.
Are there remote entry level behavioral health counselor jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of clinical work. About 0% of entry level behavioral health counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to appear most often in telehealth platforms and larger health systems with established virtual care programs.
Are these new grad behavioral health counselor jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internship placements or supervised practicum hours as qualifying experience, and does not require an active independent license, making them accessible to candidates who are still working toward full licensure.
Which industries hire the most entry level behavioral health counselors?
Entry Level behavioral health counselor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high-volume service settings, rely on state and federal funding tied to workforce development, and regularly need to recruit new graduates to meet ongoing caseload and community care demands.