Entry Level Behavioral Therapist Jobs

New grad behavioral therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on practicum work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Education, with employers like Optum, Inova Health, and UPMC hiring at this level now.

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Open roles59
Top statePennsylvania
Top employerOptum
Top cityErie, PA
Work type88% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Behavioral Health Therapist
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Behavioral Health Therapist
Southeast Permanente Medical Group
Atlanta, Georgia
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Hybrid
Master's

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Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist
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Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist
UCHealth
Aurora, Colorado
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$33 - $50/hr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Behavioral Health Therapist
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Behavioral Health Therapist
St. Mary's Healthcare
Amsterdam, New York
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$59k - $81k/yr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Behavioral Health Therapist - Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Service
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Behavioral Health Therapist - Carruth Center for Counseling and Psychological Service
West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work
5,001-10,000

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Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist
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Behavioral Health Clinical Therapist
UCHealth
Fort Collins, Colorado
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$33 - $50/hr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Entry Level Behavioral Therapist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Optum5 open roles
Inova Health4 open roles
UPMC3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services49
  • Non-Profit & Social Services4
  • Education3
  • Science & Research2
  • Staffing & Recruiting1

Entry Level Behavioral Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level behavioral therapist job?

Start by highlighting any hands-on experience from internships, supervised practicums, or volunteer work with clients, since most entry level employers care more about demonstrated skills than years on the job. A Registered Behavior Technician credential signals readiness to employers and is attainable right out of school. Tailoring your resume to show specific intervention techniques you have practiced gives you a clear edge over candidates with generic applications.

Which companies hire entry level behavioral therapists?

Companies hiring entry level behavioral therapists right now include Optum, Inova Health, and UPMC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, the strongest hiring comes from outpatient clinics, home-based therapy providers, and school-contracted behavioral health organizations that build teams by bringing on new graduates and training them in house.

Are there remote entry level behavioral therapist jobs?

Yes, though remote openings are a smaller share of the market than in many other fields because behavioral therapy often requires direct, in-person work with clients. About 12% of entry level behavioral therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to focus on telehealth assessment, parent training, or administrative case support rather than direct therapy sessions.

Are these new grad behavioral therapist jobs?

Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior behavioral therapist roles aimed at candidates early in their careers. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or supervised clinical hours toward the requirement, or accepts a strong practicum portfolio in place of paid work history. Searching for roles labeled 'RBT' or 'junior therapist' surfaces the most entry level opportunities.

Which industries hire the most entry level behavioral therapists?

Entry Level behavioral therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Non-Profit & Social Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they rely on large, trainable frontline teams to deliver consistent, high-volume applied behavior analysis services to children and adults with developmental and behavioral needs.