Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs are open across community mental health centers, hospitals, private practices, schools, and residential treatment facilities, from entry-level associate roles to licensed clinical supervisors, with specializations in trauma-focused therapy, substance use disorders, and child and adolescent behavioral health. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Title: Behavioral Health Therapist-Safety Sensitive
Department: Behavioral Health Clinic
Reporting Relationships: The Behavioral Health Therapist will directly report to the Clinical Supervisor and indirectly to the Program Director for Behavioral Health.
Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for direct patient care including services to individual patients and their families, including social assessment and referral to community resources. The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of services upon referral of patients, assuring that services are delivered in a courteous and professional manner and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, rules, regulations, and prevailing law. The Behavioral Health Therapist will maintain effective relationships with other community agencies to support cross-referral of patients.
Job Duties:
- Provide direct patient care.
- Completes evaluations with variety of diagnostic tools, following best practices.
- Provides acute and chronic care according to behavioral health principles and practices.
- Monitors effective therapy.
- Knowledge of the development and maintenance of information/referral systems.
- Triages patient phone calls and evaluates patient problems.
- Demonstrate a sensitivity and responsiveness to a variety of cultural values and beliefs and social determinants of health.
- Conduct basic screenings of patients, including review of barriers to health self-management; depression; stress; and substance use.
- Provide basic crisis intervention services to patients in need.
- Provide basic case management supports regarding health and mental health needs, functional abilities, readiness to change, caregiver stability, social supports, financial resources, environment and safety concerns, life care planning and self-management skills.
- Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, physicians and administration.
- Demonstrates positive and effective verbal and written communication skills with patients, families and co-workers, and in patient documentation.
- Educates patients and families.
- Provides staff with education formally and informally through peer review processes.
- Demonstrates efficient management of time and resources.
- Utilizes and conducts research/inquiry appropriate to clinical setting.
- Maintains a current level of clinical practice by selecting appropriate avenues for professional growth and routinely seeks continuing education according to best practice. Evaluates goal attainment and revises goals on an ongoing basis.
- Adheres to and enforces WRHS policies and procedures.
- Maintains productivity equivalent at or above 75% of paid worked hours (i.e., 6 hours of billable time on an 8 hour paid worked day).
- Completes documentation on date of service or within 24 hours of delivery.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree/licensure required; independent practitioner including LCSW, LPC, PhD, or LPE-I
- Training and Experience: must be license eligible in the state of Arkansas
- Job Knowledge: Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols in the delivery of behavioral health care, knowledge of assessment of patient health, knowledge of health promotion principles, techniques, and patient learning measurements, knowledge of access to resources and systems of care. Must have a working knowledge of and adhere to all WRHS policy and procedure. Must have a working knowledge of and adhere to all unit/department policy and procedure including medical record documentation and utilization of up-to-date forms. Must demonstrate working understanding of HIPAA, Patient Rights, and appropriate conduct. Must demonstrate the continued ability to create and maintain a positive culture that is respectful of patient and employee rights, consistent with WRHS Standards of Behavior.
Essentials:
- Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.
Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, and lifting will occur for the majority of the shift. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time. Fine motor skills. Visual acuity. Depth perception.
Title: Behavioral Health Therapist-Safety Sensitive
Department: Behavioral Health Clinic
Reporting Relationships: The Behavioral Health Therapist will directly report to the Clinical Supervisor and indirectly to the Program Director for Behavioral Health.
Job Summary: The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for direct patient care including services to individual patients and their families, including social assessment and referral to community resources. The Behavioral Health Therapist is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of services upon referral of patients, assuring that services are delivered in a courteous and professional manner and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, rules, regulations, and prevailing law. The Behavioral Health Therapist will maintain effective relationships with other community agencies to support cross-referral of patients.
Job Duties:
- Provide direct patient care.
- Completes evaluations with variety of diagnostic tools, following best practices.
- Provides acute and chronic care according to behavioral health principles and practices.
- Monitors effective therapy.
- Knowledge of the development and maintenance of information/referral systems.
- Triages patient phone calls and evaluates patient problems.
- Demonstrate a sensitivity and responsiveness to a variety of cultural values and beliefs and social determinants of health.
- Conduct basic screenings of patients, including review of barriers to health self-management; depression; stress; and substance use.
- Provide basic crisis intervention services to patients in need.
- Provide basic case management supports regarding health and mental health needs, functional abilities, readiness to change, caregiver stability, social supports, financial resources, environment and safety concerns, life care planning and self-management skills.
- Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, physicians and administration.
- Demonstrates positive and effective verbal and written communication skills with patients, families and co-workers, and in patient documentation.
- Educates patients and families.
- Provides staff with education formally and informally through peer review processes.
- Demonstrates efficient management of time and resources.
- Utilizes and conducts research/inquiry appropriate to clinical setting.
- Maintains a current level of clinical practice by selecting appropriate avenues for professional growth and routinely seeks continuing education according to best practice. Evaluates goal attainment and revises goals on an ongoing basis.
- Adheres to and enforces WRHS policies and procedures.
- Maintains productivity equivalent at or above 75% of paid worked hours (i.e., 6 hours of billable time on an 8 hour paid worked day).
- Completes documentation on date of service or within 24 hours of delivery.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.
Qualifications
- Education: Master’s degree/licensure required; independent practitioner including LCSW, LPC, PhD, or LPE-I
- Training and Experience: must be license eligible in the state of Arkansas
- Job Knowledge: Knowledge of acute and chronic care protocols in the delivery of behavioral health care, knowledge of assessment of patient health, knowledge of health promotion principles, techniques, and patient learning measurements, knowledge of access to resources and systems of care. Must have a working knowledge of and adhere to all WRHS policy and procedure. Must have a working knowledge of and adhere to all unit/department policy and procedure including medical record documentation and utilization of up-to-date forms. Must demonstrate working understanding of HIPAA, Patient Rights, and appropriate conduct. Must demonstrate the continued ability to create and maintain a positive culture that is respectful of patient and employee rights, consistent with WRHS Standards of Behavior.
Essentials:
- Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/or alcohol.
- Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.
Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, walking, and lifting will occur for the majority of the shift. Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time. Fine motor skills. Visual acuity. Depth perception.
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Find JobsBehavioral Health Therapist Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health358
- Behavioral Health Practice Services62
- Centerstone43
- Sea Mar Community Health Centers32
- Justice Resource Institute28
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services1,335
- Non-Profit & Social Services90
- Education71
- Consulting & Professional Services64
- Insurance37
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure or associate license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for documentation and treatment planning
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Tips for Your Behavioral Health Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensure requirements
Hiring managers scan for your licensure status first. List your license acronym, state, and expiration date near the top of your resume. If you're pre-licensed, note your supervision hours completed and hours remaining so reviewers aren't left guessing.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists behavioral health therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by population and modality
Job titles in behavioral health vary widely. Search for your actual population specialty, whether that's adolescents, adults, or substance use, alongside your preferred modality. Applying to roles that match your clinical background improves your callback rate significantly.
Document supervision hours for associate roles
If you're pursuing full licensure, confirm whether a prospective employer provides qualified supervision and ask how many hours per week. Some employers count internal group supervision toward state requirements, others don't. Clarify this before accepting any offer.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Interviewers in behavioral health frequently use structured clinical scenarios, asking how you'd handle a client in crisis or a mandatory reporting situation. Practice walking through your clinical reasoning out loud, not just naming the intervention.
Negotiate continuing education and licensure support
Many behavioral health employers offer CEU stipends, licensure exam reimbursement, or paid supervision hours as part of compensation. These benefits are often negotiable, so ask specifically about them before you accept rather than assuming they're standard.
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most behavioral health therapists?
The companies hiring the most behavioral health therapists right now include LifeStance Health, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and Centerstone, with the largest share of openings in Illinois, California, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is particularly strong at community mental health organizations and multi-site outpatient providers.
How many behavioral health therapist jobs are remote?
About 24% of behavioral health therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting significant growth in telehealth-delivered therapy since licensure portability agreements expanded. Outpatient individual therapy and substance use counseling roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while inpatient, crisis, and school-based positions remain almost entirely in-person.
How do you become a behavioral health therapist?
Becoming a behavioral health therapist starts with completing a master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field. After graduating, you accumulate supervised clinical hours under a qualified licensed professional, then pass your state's licensure examination. Requirements for supervised hours and exam type vary by state and license track, so confirm your state board's specific pathway early in your graduate program.
Can you get hired as a behavioral health therapist without experience?
Yes, many employers hire associate-level or pre-licensed therapists who are working toward full licensure. Graduate practicum and internship placements count as clinical experience and should be listed explicitly on your resume with your population, modality, and setting. Community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers are among the most common entry points because they frequently offer built-in supervision structures for new graduates.
What does the behavioral health therapist interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone or video screen from HR or a clinical manager, followed by a structured clinical interview with supervisors or department leads. You'll often be asked to walk through a case conceptualization or respond to a scenario involving a client in crisis. Some employers add a second-round panel interview before extending an offer. The full process usually runs across two to three rounds.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles by location, setting, or specialty, then apply directly to each listing that fits your clinical background and licensure status. No separate steps are required between finding a role and submitting your application.
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