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Palm Coast Treatment Solutions, LLC, a behavioral health outpatient program, is looking for Behavioral Health Technicians to join our growing team. We have full time and part time positions available seven days per week.
As a Behavioral Health Technician, you will provide behavioral support and related needs for our PHP and IOP clinical services. We serve adults with mental health and substance use needs.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with clients and their family members
- Strong knowledge of mental health and substance use related disorders
- Willingness to learn new skills in the behavioral health field
- Experience working with adults with dual-diagnosis needs is a plus but not required, we’ll train the right candidate!
- Must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 24 years old, and be able to pass a driving test if needed
Duties:
- Be a part of the PCTS Treatment Team which includes therapists, medical providers, case managers
- Work directly with clients and help with their daily needs while they are in PHP and IOP
- Transport clients to and from clinical services daily
- Maintain daily charts and records according to company standards
- Complete all job duties in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and applicable federal, state, and local standards. Report any issues concerns to supervisor whenever appropriate.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation72
- ANGELS CARE64A
- US Department of Veterans Affairs64
- Horizon Health57
- Burrell Behavioral Health57
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services80
- Education15
- Insurance8
- Technology & Software4
- Government & Public Sector4
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 Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, ANGELS CARE, and US Department of Veterans Affairs, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly strong at community mental health organizations and multi-site outpatient providers.
How many behavioral health therapist jobs are remote?
About 25% of behavioral health therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 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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