Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Nevada
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in Nevada are concentrated in Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson, where demand for mental health and substance use disorder services has grown steadily alongside the state's population. Large employers with consistent openings include Nevada Health Centers, Dignity Health Nevada, and Valley Health System, which hire across outpatient, community mental health, and hospital-based settings. Specialties in highest demand include addiction counseling, trauma-focused therapy, and children and adolescent behavioral health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Behavioral Health Unit is managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will experience an individualized care plan, inclusive of individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24-hour secure, compassionate environment.
Website: https://www.nnmc.com
This Registered Nurse opportunity is full time, offers full benefits, and a convenient flexible day shift schedule. We are looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse that will help provide safe and compassionate care to our patients in the medical/telemetry environment. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care assessment
- constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
- Collaborates with the patient's designated care partner to meet the educational, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient.
Benefits for full and part time employees:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
- Current RN license
- Current BLS certificate
- One year full time or three years part time experience in an psychiatric setting preferred
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Salary: Starting from $36.25 to $53.02 an hour
The Behavioral Health Unit is managed through a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, CNAs, social workers, and therapists. Patients will experience an individualized care plan, inclusive of individual and family therapy, activities, medication management, and a 24-hour secure, compassionate environment.
Website: https://www.nnmc.com
This Registered Nurse opportunity is full time, offers full benefits, and a convenient flexible day shift schedule. We are looking for a dynamic Registered Nurse that will help provide safe and compassionate care to our patients in the medical/telemetry environment. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care assessment
- constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
- Collaborates with the patient's designated care partner to meet the educational, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient.
Benefits for full and part time employees:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement/Repayment Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services:
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
- Current RN license
- Current BLS certificate
- One year full time or three years part time experience in an psychiatric setting preferred
Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS
If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Salary: Starting from $36.25 to $53.02 an hour
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The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across Nevada.
- Active Nevada state license such as LCSW, LPC, MFT, or LCADC required
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or related field required
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to conduct behavioral health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care and evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as CBT or DBT
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in Nevada?
You become a behavioral health therapist in Nevada by earning a master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field, then obtaining licensure through the Nevada licensing board relevant to your discipline. The Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers, the Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors, or the Nevada State Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors each govern different credential pathways depending on your specialty.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in Nevada?
Nevada behavioral health therapist roles are posted by Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare, Westcare, and Carson Valley Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Nevada's large integrated health systems and community mental health centers drive the most consistent hiring, particularly in the Las Vegas metro where population growth has expanded demand for outpatient and crisis services.
Which Nevada cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Las Vegas, Elko, and Reno lead Nevada for behavioral health therapist openings. Las Vegas dominates due to its large population, major hospital systems, and a growing network of outpatient behavioral health clinics, while Reno's concentration of academic medical facilities and community health organizations supports strong demand in northern Nevada, and Henderson benefits from its proximity to Las Vegas alongside its own expanding suburban health infrastructure.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in Nevada?
Yes, and more than many clinical roles, because telehealth has become a mainstream delivery model for outpatient therapy. About 20% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to Nevada are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting widespread adoption of teletherapy platforms across the state. Individual and group counseling sessions in outpatient and private practice settings are the most common work performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in Nevada with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for associate-licensed or supervised clinical hours positions, which Nevada's licensing boards require before full licensure and which large employers like Nevada Health Centers and community mental health organizations actively recruit for. Look for titles such as behavioral health associate, case manager, or mental health technician as lateral entry points that lead to therapist roles. Completing your supervised hours at a Nevada community mental health center or Federally Qualified Health Center strengthens both your application and your licensure timeline.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Nevada?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in Nevada on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that fit your license type, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match your background.
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