Counseling Psychologist Jobs

Counseling Psychologist jobs are open across healthcare systems, universities, community mental health centers, and private practice, from entry-level associate roles to licensed senior clinicians, with specializations in trauma, behavioral health, and neuropsychological assessment. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles115+
Top stateArizona
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type90% On-site
Top industryEducation

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LifeStance Health
Clinical Counseling Psychologist
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LifeStance Health
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Clinical Counseling Psychologist
LifeStance Health
Charleston, South Carolina
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$111k - $129k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Clinical Counseling Psychologist
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LifeStance Health
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Clinical Counseling Psychologist
LifeStance Health
Summerville, South Carolina
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$111k - $129k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Clinical Counseling Psychologist
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LifeStance Health
Added 2w ago
Clinical Counseling Psychologist
LifeStance Health
Forest Acres, South Carolina
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$111k - $129k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Behavioral Health Practice Services LLC
Clinical Counseling Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
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Behavioral Health Practice Services LLC
Added 1mo ago
Clinical Counseling Psychologist (PhD, PsyD)
Behavioral Health Practice Services LLC
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$111k - $129k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate

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University of Nevada, Reno
Licensed Clinician or Psychologist, Eating Disorders in Counseling Services
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University of Nevada, Reno
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Licensed Clinician or Psychologist, Eating Disorders in Counseling Services
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, Nevada
Nursing
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Mental & Behavioral Health
On-Site
Doctorate

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Counseling Psychologist Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • East Aurora School District 131
    East Aurora School District 1314
  • HealthPRO Heritage
    HealthPRO Heritage4
  • Baltimore City Public Schools
    Baltimore City Public Schools3
  • Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47
    Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #473
  • Heart Centered Counseling
    Heart Centered Counseling3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education70
  • Healthcare & Medical Services19
  • Government & Public Sector9
  • Non-Profit & Social Services6
  • Technology & Software5

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in counseling psychologist jobs.

  • Doctoral degree in counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program
  • Active state licensure as a licensed psychologist or eligibility for licensure
  • Completion of APA-accredited predoctoral internship
  • Experience with evidence-based modalities such as CBT or DBT
  • Proficiency with electronic health records systems
  • Experience providing individual, group, or crisis counseling services

Tips for Your Counseling Psychologist Job Search

Tailor your resume to licensure requirements

Different states require different licenses, and job listings often specify the exact credential they need. Make sure your resume lists your licensure state, license number, and expiration date prominently so hiring managers can confirm eligibility without hunting for it.

Highlight your theoretical orientation explicitly

Employers in counseling psychology want to know your clinical approach upfront. Whether you practice CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, or ACT, name it in your resume summary and cover letter. Many postings screen for a specific orientation before reviewing the rest of your application.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists counseling psychologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target openings by population served

Counseling psychologist roles vary enormously by client population. Searching by setting, such as college counseling, veterans services, or pediatric behavioral health, gets you to relevant openings faster than searching by title alone and filters out poor-fit postings early.

Prepare a case conceptualization for interviews

Most clinical interviews include a case presentation or vignette. Practice walking through your diagnostic reasoning, treatment planning, and theoretical rationale out loud. Panels often score you on how you structure your thinking, not just your conclusion.

Negotiate supervision hours into your offer

If you're pre-licensed, supervised hours are compensation. When an employer presents an offer, ask directly how many hours of individual supervision are included per week and whether they count toward your state's licensure requirement. Get the answer in writing before accepting.

Counseling Psychologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most counseling psychologists?

The companies hiring the most counseling psychologists right now include East Aurora School District 131, HealthPRO Heritage, and Baltimore City Public Schools, with the largest share of openings in Arizona, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems, universities, and community mental health organizations consistently account for the majority of active postings.

How many counseling psychologist jobs are remote?

About 10% of counseling psychologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with telehealth roles making up most of that share. Outpatient therapy, consultation, and psychological assessment writing tend to be the sub-specialties most compatible with remote work, while crisis, inpatient, and campus-based roles typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a counseling psychologist?

You earn a doctoral degree in counseling psychology from an APA-accredited program, which includes completing a supervised predoctoral internship. After graduation, you complete the required postdoctoral supervised hours your state mandates, pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, and apply for licensure in the state where you plan to practice. Requirements vary by state.

Can I get hired as a counseling psychologist with no experience?

Entry into the field almost always runs through your doctoral training itself. Practicum placements, your APA-accredited internship, and any postdoctoral fellowship are all counted as experience by employers. Targeting roles explicitly labeled as postdoctoral fellowships or associate psychologist positions, which are designed for newly licensed clinicians, is the most direct path when you're starting out.

What does the counseling psychologist interview process look like?

Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, a clinical interview with the supervising psychologist or director, and a panel interview with team members. Many employers also ask you to complete a case vignette or deliver a brief clinical presentation. Academic or hospital settings sometimes include a grand rounds-style talk. The full process often takes several weeks from application to offer.

Where can I find and apply to counseling psychologist jobs?

You can find and apply to counseling psychologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license, clinical specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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