Entry Level Child Therapist Jobs
New grad child therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong clinical internship or supervised practicum can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like LifeStance Health, Aveanna Healthcare, and Sea Mar Community Health Centers hiring at this level now.
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- Syracuse
- Allied Health
- Full-time
- Opening on: Jun 25 2026
- Psychiatry
- MedBest
- Clinical Specialist, L2
- 90103
- N/A
Provide consultations, and individual and milieu therapy to patients on the Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry units, working in the hospital and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include providing expert level clinical care and coordination of care via a full range of services that will improve quality of patient care delivered. Observes and evaluates patients, provides individual, group and family psychotherapy sessions, as appropriate, arranges for referrals, testing, consultation, and therapeutic services and maintains outstanding relationships with families, referring physicians and all members of the health care team.
Work Days or evenings and overnights. Flexible hours.
Be experienced or willing to be trained in the assessment and treatment of inpatient psychiatric patients. Work in diverse environments with people of different backgrounds. Must be a strong communicator and able to develop an effective partnership with providers, staff and all stakeholders, regardless of their cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications:LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC from an accredited training program with a practice focus on child psychiatric patients.
Preferred Qualifications:Supervised inpatient clinical experience with children and adolescents.
Work Days:Monday - Friday daytime hours
Message to Applicants:The Department of Psychiatry at Upstate is committed to embracing diversity by treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our department culture values faculty, staff and patients of every race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, age, and physical and cognitive ability. Consistent with the combined missions of the College of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry, one of our primary goals is to attract and cultivate a dynamic and culturally sensitive faculty and staff that exemplifies, promotes and celebrates diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.
L2: $60,406 - $88,200
Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.
Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical ManagementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
- Syracuse
- Allied Health
- Full-time
- Opening on: Jun 25 2026
- Psychiatry
- MedBest
- Clinical Specialist, L2
- 90103
- N/A
Provide consultations, and individual and milieu therapy to patients on the Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry units, working in the hospital and inpatient settings. Responsibilities include providing expert level clinical care and coordination of care via a full range of services that will improve quality of patient care delivered. Observes and evaluates patients, provides individual, group and family psychotherapy sessions, as appropriate, arranges for referrals, testing, consultation, and therapeutic services and maintains outstanding relationships with families, referring physicians and all members of the health care team.
Work Days or evenings and overnights. Flexible hours.
Be experienced or willing to be trained in the assessment and treatment of inpatient psychiatric patients. Work in diverse environments with people of different backgrounds. Must be a strong communicator and able to develop an effective partnership with providers, staff and all stakeholders, regardless of their cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications:LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC from an accredited training program with a practice focus on child psychiatric patients.
Preferred Qualifications:Supervised inpatient clinical experience with children and adolescents.
Work Days:Monday - Friday daytime hours
Message to Applicants:The Department of Psychiatry at Upstate is committed to embracing diversity by treating everyone with respect and dignity. Our department culture values faculty, staff and patients of every race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation, socioeconomic status, age, and physical and cognitive ability. Consistent with the combined missions of the College of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry, one of our primary goals is to attract and cultivate a dynamic and culturally sensitive faculty and staff that exemplifies, promotes and celebrates diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.
L2: $60,406 - $88,200
Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations.
Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical ManagementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
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Entry Level Child Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level child therapist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for completed clinical hours, a relevant graduate degree in counseling, social work, or psychology, and any supervised experience with children or adolescents. A strong internship placement, letters from supervisors, and familiarity with evidence-based approaches like CBT or play therapy give candidates a clear edge over others with similar academic backgrounds.
Which companies hire entry level child therapists?
Companies hiring entry level child therapists right now include LifeStance Health, Aveanna Healthcare, and Sea Mar Community Health Centers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from community mental health centers, pediatric outpatient clinics, school districts, and nonprofit behavioral health organizations that build their staff around newly licensed or pre-licensed clinicians.
Are there remote entry level child therapist jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by state licensure rules and client population. About 21% of entry level child therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth platforms and group practices most likely to post fully remote roles for candidates who hold or are working toward licensure.
Are these new grad child therapist jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior child therapist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or practicums toward the requirement, or explicitly invites pre-licensed candidates working toward their associate or full clinical license. Look for phrases like 'will train' or 'supervision provided' as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level child therapists?
Entry Level child therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate on billable-hour or grant-funded models that rely on a steady pipeline of newly trained clinicians to meet growing demand for pediatric mental health services.