Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in New Hampshire
Behavioral Health Therapist jobs in New Hampshire are consistently active, concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, and substance use treatment programs, with openings at every level from licensed associate to senior clinician. Manchester, Concord, and Nashua account for the largest share of postings, anchored by employers like Dartmouth Health, Concord Hospital, and Valley Street Partners for Health. The highest demand is in trauma-informed care, substance use disorder counseling, and crisis intervention services. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Avenues Recovery Center in Concord, NH is Now Hiring: BHTs - Second Shift 4pm-12am!
- Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 17 locations across 7 states. With an unrivaled, evidence - based clinical curriculum and highly individualized care, Avenues continues to set new standards in the world of addiction treatment. Our programs - spanning detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services - have transformed the lives of thousands to date. But our secret superpower is our people. If you are a talented, passionate clinician looking to make a real difference in the recovery community, the Avenues family warmly welcomes you!
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Now offering a sign on bonus!
What You'll Do- Manage all daily residential operations (i.e. Intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, medications etc.)
- Train and support BHT team in all operations and responsibilities
- Escalate any concerns or crises to Lead Behavioral Health Technician
- Oversee client engagement and morale, maintaining a warm and positive recovery environment
- Ensure client and BHT compliance to all Avenues rules, policies and procedures
What We're Looking For- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Valid driver's license and CPR certification preferred
- If in recovery, a minimum one-year period of sustained sobriety is required.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Warm, empathetic personality with ability to set firm boundaries
- Dignified, honest character which models recovery principles
Where You'll Work
Avenues Recovery Center at New England is a residential-style outpatient drug and alcohol rehab program offering partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment services. Our New England location is affiliated exclusively with Sober Living New Hampshire - a collection of three boutique sober living homes - enabling clients to engage in treatment while residing in a beautiful, relaxed, domestic setting with round-the-clock supervision and care. Avenues Recovery of New England offers a warm, accepting and growth-oriented environment which motivates each client to shed their layers and open their souls to hope and healing. Our staff consists of nurse practitioners, primary therapists, clinicians, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians - all of whom are skilled, passionate, and indescribably invested in the success of each client. Many of our team members are in recovery themselves and can therefore relate deeply to our clients and their needs.
- Why Join Us?
Avenues features a rich, enjoyable workplace culture where each employee is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:
- 401K with employer match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long -Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
- LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
- Legal Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
- Dependent Care FSA (DCF)
Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
Apply today!
- Avenues Recovery Center in Concord, NH is Now Hiring: BHTs - Second Shift 4pm-12am!
- Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with 17 locations across 7 states. With an unrivaled, evidence - based clinical curriculum and highly individualized care, Avenues continues to set new standards in the world of addiction treatment. Our programs - spanning detox, residential, PHP, IOP and outpatient services - have transformed the lives of thousands to date. But our secret superpower is our people. If you are a talented, passionate clinician looking to make a real difference in the recovery community, the Avenues family warmly welcomes you!
-
Now offering a sign on bonus!
What You'll Do- Manage all daily residential operations (i.e. Intake, supervision, events, transportation, food service, medications etc.)
- Train and support BHT team in all operations and responsibilities
- Escalate any concerns or crises to Lead Behavioral Health Technician
- Oversee client engagement and morale, maintaining a warm and positive recovery environment
- Ensure client and BHT compliance to all Avenues rules, policies and procedures
What We're Looking For- High School diploma or GED preferred
- Valid driver's license and CPR certification preferred
- If in recovery, a minimum one-year period of sustained sobriety is required.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Warm, empathetic personality with ability to set firm boundaries
- Dignified, honest character which models recovery principles
Where You'll Work
Avenues Recovery Center at New England is a residential-style outpatient drug and alcohol rehab program offering partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient treatment services. Our New England location is affiliated exclusively with Sober Living New Hampshire - a collection of three boutique sober living homes - enabling clients to engage in treatment while residing in a beautiful, relaxed, domestic setting with round-the-clock supervision and care. Avenues Recovery of New England offers a warm, accepting and growth-oriented environment which motivates each client to shed their layers and open their souls to hope and healing. Our staff consists of nurse practitioners, primary therapists, clinicians, addictions counselors and behavioral health technicians - all of whom are skilled, passionate, and indescribably invested in the success of each client. Many of our team members are in recovery themselves and can therefore relate deeply to our clients and their needs.
- Why Join Us?
Avenues features a rich, enjoyable workplace culture where each employee is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family you'll be eligible for the following benefits package:
- 401K with employer match
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long -Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
- LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
- Legal Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
- Dependent Care FSA (DCF)
Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
Apply today!
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What New Hampshire Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health therapist jobs across New Hampshire.
- Active New Hampshire LCSW, LCMHC, or MLADC license or board-recognized equivalent
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Ability to conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Familiarity with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in New Hampshire: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health therapist in New Hampshire?
Licensure in New Hampshire is governed by the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice, which issues credentials including the Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker designations. Candidates must complete a qualifying master's degree, accumulate supervised clinical hours, and pass the relevant national board exam. Those working in substance use treatment may also pursue the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor credential through the same board.
Which companies hire behavioral health therapists in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire behavioral health therapist roles are posted by Portsmouth Regional Hospital - Portsmouth, Avenues Recovery, and LifeStance Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Hampshire's community mental health center network and hospital-affiliated outpatient programs are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings across the state.
Which New Hampshire cities have the most behavioral health therapist jobs?
Portsmouth, Manchester, and Concord lead for behavioral health therapist openings in New Hampshire. Manchester and Nashua drive volume through their larger hospital campuses and community health organizations, while Concord's concentration of state government agencies and the New Hampshire Hospital system makes it a consistent source of clinical and crisis services positions.
Are there remote behavioral health therapist jobs in New Hampshire?
Yes, and more than many clinical fields, since telehealth has expanded access significantly for therapy roles. About 100% of behavioral health therapist openings tied to New Hampshire are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting broader telehealth adoption across the state. Outpatient therapy and care coordination roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while crisis, inpatient, and group-based roles remain primarily on-site.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health therapist in New Hampshire with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a provisional or associate-level license, which New Hampshire allows while candidates accumulate supervised hours toward full licensure. Community mental health centers such as those in the Riverbend and Genesis Behavioral Health networks often hire provisionally licensed clinicians directly and provide the required supervision. Adjacent roles like case manager, psychiatric rehabilitation specialist, or crisis support worker at those same organizations are common lateral entry points that build the clinical background employers look for.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in New Hampshire?
You can find and apply to behavioral health therapist jobs in New Hampshire on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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