Mid Level Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs
Mid level behavioral health therapist jobs go to clinicians ready to carry a full caseload independently, lead treatment planning, and guide less experienced staff without close supervision. Openings are concentrated across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote settings, and employers like CVS Health, Indiana University Health, and Optum hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Manager of Behavioral Health Services to join the team. This is a Full-Time, day shift position supporting our Inpatient Behavioral Health departments. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
The Manager of the Behavioral Health Services ensures compliance with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Comprehensive Services Act contract requirements and The Joint Commission standards as they apply to hospital based programs and/or outpatient services. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and prosocial treatment environment. Provides direct and indirect clinical supervision to counselors to enhance their individual counseling skills and the quality of services to patients. Handles team member relations and staff development for direct reports and develops goals and manages fiscal activities of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certification - Basic Life Support - upon start
- Licensure - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or licensed Psychologist upon start
- Experience - 5 Five years of experience post Master's degree in counseling and therapy with children, adolescents, adults and families
- Education - Masters Degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with high acuity, community health or hospitalization
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Job Description
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Manager of Behavioral Health Services to join the team. This is a Full-Time, day shift position supporting our Inpatient Behavioral Health departments. Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
The Manager of the Behavioral Health Services ensures compliance with the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Comprehensive Services Act contract requirements and The Joint Commission standards as they apply to hospital based programs and/or outpatient services. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and prosocial treatment environment. Provides direct and indirect clinical supervision to counselors to enhance their individual counseling skills and the quality of services to patients. Handles team member relations and staff development for direct reports and develops goals and manages fiscal activities of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
- Certification - Basic Life Support - upon start
- Licensure - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or licensed Psychologist upon start
- Experience - 5 Five years of experience post Master's degree in counseling and therapy with children, adolescents, adults and families
- Education - Masters Degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with high acuity, community health or hospitalization
About us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Mid Level Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level behavioral health therapist job?
Position yourself around clinical independence and complexity. Highlight experience managing a full caseload, developing treatment plans without direct supervision, and working with populations that required clinical judgment. Certifications in evidence-based modalities like CBT or DBT strengthen applications, and documented outcomes, such as client retention or treatment milestones, show measurable impact that mid level roles expect.
Which companies hire mid level behavioral health therapists?
Companies hiring mid level behavioral health therapists right now include CVS Health, Indiana University Health, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from community mental health centers, multisite behavioral health groups, hospital systems, and managed care organizations that need clinicians who can work autonomously within structured programs.
Are there remote mid level behavioral health therapist jobs?
Yes, telehealth has made remote and hybrid work a real option at this level. About 57% of mid level behavioral health therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting sustained demand for virtual outpatient care. Platforms serving adult outpatient and employee assistance populations tend to offer the most fully remote positions.
How do I move up to a mid level behavioral health therapist role?
Growth into mid level comes from building clinical depth and demonstrating ownership over time. Clinicians typically develop by expanding their modality expertise, taking on harder cases, completing licensure beyond associate status, and contributing to program operations. Supervisors look for consistent documentation quality, autonomous decision-making, and evidence that you improve outcomes, not just carry a caseload.
Which industries hire the most mid level behavioral health therapists?
Mid Level behavioral health therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate high-volume clinical programs that depend on experienced therapists who can manage complex cases and contribute to treatment quality without constant oversight.