Entry Level Behavioral Health Manager Jobs
New grad behavioral health manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship rotations and clinical practicum work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, with employers like RHA Health Services, Burrell Behavioral Health, and Ascension hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I
Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Employment Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
Join a Nationally Recognized Top Workplace
Centerstone is a nationally recognized behavioral health organization and has been named a Top Workplace. This recognition is based entirely on confidential employee feedback and reflects the workplace culture, engagement, & employee experience.
Job Summary:
Join Centerstone as a Behavioral Health Technician I and provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals receiving residential and withdrawal management services. In this essential role, you will monitor client well-being, assist with crisis response and daily living needs, and help create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where recovery can begin.
If you are reliable, service-oriented, and ready to make a meaningful impact alongside a collaborative behavioral health team, we encourage you to apply.
This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits – Health, Dental, Life, & Much More – Scroll down to bottom of this post for more info.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support clients throughout admission, transfer, discharge, and ongoing residential or withdrawal management services.
- Promote a therapeutic, safe, structured, and respectful environment that supports client well-being and recovery.
- Assist clients with personal care needs, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, as required.
- Monitor client well-being and conduct supervision and safety checks according to established plans and procedures.
- Measure and document vital signs, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Oversee medication administration and maintain complete, accurate records.
- Manage over-the-counter medications and maintain medication inventory.
- Document blood glucose levels accurately and maintain related monitoring equipment.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of responsible employment.
- Knowledge of confidentiality laws applicable to behavioral health services.
- Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret safety and procedural documents while maintaining professional boundaries and positive rapport with clients.
- Basic math and keyboarding skills, with the ability to navigate electronic medical records.
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
Help Create a Safe Space for Recovery
Bring your compassion, reliability, and commitment to service to Centerstone’s Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Apply today to help individuals navigate critical moments and move toward stability, wellness, and recovery.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as a human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Job Title: Behavioral Health Technician I
Location: Kirksville, MO
Department: Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Employment Type: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM
Join a Nationally Recognized Top Workplace
Centerstone is a nationally recognized behavioral health organization and has been named a Top Workplace. This recognition is based entirely on confidential employee feedback and reflects the workplace culture, engagement, & employee experience.
Job Summary:
Join Centerstone as a Behavioral Health Technician I and provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals receiving residential and withdrawal management services. In this essential role, you will monitor client well-being, assist with crisis response and daily living needs, and help create a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment where recovery can begin.
If you are reliable, service-oriented, and ready to make a meaningful impact alongside a collaborative behavioral health team, we encourage you to apply.
This position offers…
- Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
- Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
- Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
- Workplace Culture – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
- Additional Perks & Benefits – Health, Dental, Life, & Much More – Scroll down to bottom of this post for more info.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support clients throughout admission, transfer, discharge, and ongoing residential or withdrawal management services.
- Promote a therapeutic, safe, structured, and respectful environment that supports client well-being and recovery.
- Assist clients with personal care needs, including bathing, grooming, and dressing, as required.
- Monitor client well-being and conduct supervision and safety checks according to established plans and procedures.
- Measure and document vital signs, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Oversee medication administration and maintain complete, accurate records.
- Manage over-the-counter medications and maintain medication inventory.
- Document blood glucose levels accurately and maintain related monitoring equipment.
Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years of responsible employment.
- Knowledge of confidentiality laws applicable to behavioral health services.
- Strong verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret safety and procedural documents while maintaining professional boundaries and positive rapport with clients.
- Basic math and keyboarding skills, with the ability to navigate electronic medical records.
Additional Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years old.
Help Create a Safe Space for Recovery
Bring your compassion, reliability, and commitment to service to Centerstone’s Behavioral Health Crisis Center. Apply today to help individuals navigate critical moments and move toward stability, wellness, and recovery.
Position Perks & Benefits:
Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life
Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive
Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within
Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as a human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
Brightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
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- RHA Health Services20
- Burrell Behavioral Health19
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- ABA Support Services13
- UCHealth10
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- Insurance10
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- Government & Public Sector5
Entry Level Behavioral Health Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level behavioral health manager job?
Entry level behavioral health manager roles typically look for a bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, along with any supervised clinical hours or internship experience. Candidates who can show familiarity with care coordination, case documentation, and team communication stand out. Relevant certifications, such as a Certified Behavioral Health Technician credential, can also give new applicants a practical edge over other entry level candidates.
Which companies hire entry level behavioral health managers?
Companies hiring entry level behavioral health managers right now include RHA Health Services, Burrell Behavioral Health, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate at community mental health centers, integrated health systems, outpatient clinics, and social services organizations that regularly onboard junior staff into supervisory development tracks.
Are there remote entry level behavioral health manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of behavioral health programs. About 12% of entry level behavioral health manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in care coordination, utilization review, and telehealth program administration than in direct clinical supervision roles.
Are these new grad behavioral health manager jobs?
Yes, many of the listings here are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with limited professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as acceptable, mentions internships or practicums in lieu of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates who are working toward licensure. Searching for roles that say 'entry level' or 'junior' alongside the title helps identify these openings quickly.
Which industries hire the most entry level behavioral health managers?
Entry Level behavioral health manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate high-volume care programs, face ongoing staff shortages, and rely on a pipeline of junior managers to support growing caseloads and compliance requirements.