Entry Level Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate Jobs
New grad licensed mental health counselor associate jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or practicum hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, with employers like LifeStance Health, University of Florida, and Kaleida Health hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
South Beach Psychiatric Center (SBPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to provide case management to individuals with severe mental illness and become a member of SBPC’s Crisis Response Team (CRT). The CRT team responds to urgent mental health crises within the facility with the goal of preventing escalation or restrictive interventions. The shift schedule is 10:00AM – 6:00PM or 11:00AM – 7:00PM, and 1 weekend a month.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an LMHC at SBPC, you will:
- Manage a case load of individuals with complex mental health diagnoses.
- Conduct immediate assessments, de-escalation techniques, and stabilization strategies to individuals experiencing acute distress.
- Participate in treatment team meetings to help develop care management plans.
- Advocate and provide connections to the services needed.
ABOUT SBPC
SBPC offers a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness and children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances living in Brooklyn and Staten Island. SBPC is a teaching site for psychiatry residents from Richmond University Medical Center and New York University. SBPC provides recovery-oriented and patient-centered behavioral health treatment to 3,500 individuals. Their inpatient facility provides care to approximately 335 patients, including units devoted to children and adolescents and medically complex patients. SBPC’s network of community services is comprised of Transitional Living Residences, outpatient clinics in Brooklyn and Staten Island, Children and Youth Day Treatment, MIT and ACT teams and specialized treatment programs serving LGBTQ+ clients and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients.
If you would like to join SBPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities:
- Competitive salaries
- NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
- NYS retirement programs
- Flexible work schedules
- Tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leave
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, candidates cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Background checks are required. This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.
INTRODUCTION
South Beach Psychiatric Center (SBPC), an Office of Mental Health (OMH) Joint Commission accredited facility, is recruiting a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) to provide case management to individuals with severe mental illness and become a member of SBPC’s Crisis Response Team (CRT). The CRT team responds to urgent mental health crises within the facility with the goal of preventing escalation or restrictive interventions. The shift schedule is 10:00AM – 6:00PM or 11:00AM – 7:00PM, and 1 weekend a month.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As an LMHC at SBPC, you will:
- Manage a case load of individuals with complex mental health diagnoses.
- Conduct immediate assessments, de-escalation techniques, and stabilization strategies to individuals experiencing acute distress.
- Participate in treatment team meetings to help develop care management plans.
- Advocate and provide connections to the services needed.
ABOUT SBPC
SBPC offers a comprehensive continuum of behavioral health services to adults with serious mental illness and children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances living in Brooklyn and Staten Island. SBPC is a teaching site for psychiatry residents from Richmond University Medical Center and New York University. SBPC provides recovery-oriented and patient-centered behavioral health treatment to 3,500 individuals. Their inpatient facility provides care to approximately 335 patients, including units devoted to children and adolescents and medically complex patients. SBPC’s network of community services is comprised of Transitional Living Residences, outpatient clinics in Brooklyn and Staten Island, Children and Youth Day Treatment, MIT and ACT teams and specialized treatment programs serving LGBTQ+ clients and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients.
If you would like to join SBPC and contribute to a workforce dedicated to public service, we offer the following benefits and opportunities:
- Competitive salaries
- NYS medical, dental, and vision insurance
- NYS retirement programs
- Flexible work schedules
- Tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement and professional growth
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, personal, & sick leave
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a license and current registration as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York State.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
In order to be hired and to maintain your employment, candidates cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists. If appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists, you may be terminated from your employment. If appointed, you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Background checks are required. This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,150.
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Entry Level Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level licensed mental health counselor associate job?
Entry level licensed mental health counselor associate employers look for a completed master's degree in counseling or a related field, an active associate license in your state, and supervised clinical hours from a practicum or internship. Highlighting specific therapeutic modalities you've trained in, such as CBT or motivational interviewing, gives you a clear edge. Applying to community mental health centers, outpatient clinics, and school-based programs tends to yield the most openings at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level licensed mental health counselor associates?
Companies hiring entry level licensed mental health counselor associates right now include LifeStance Health, University of Florida, and Kaleida Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from outpatient behavioral health groups, community mental health agencies, and healthcare systems that offer built-in clinical supervision to help new associates work toward full licensure.
Are there remote entry level licensed mental health counselor associate jobs?
Yes, though telehealth roles do require a valid associate license in the state where clients are located. About 55% of entry level licensed mental health counselor associate openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the expansion of telehealth platforms and virtual outpatient programs that actively recruit new associates comfortable delivering therapy online.
Are these new grad licensed mental health counselor associate jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles specifically suited to candidates early in their counseling career. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of post-degree experience, counts supervised practicum or internship hours toward requirements, and pairs the associate with a licensed supervisor to satisfy state credentialing hours before full licensure.
Which industries hire the most entry level licensed mental health counselor associates?
Entry Level licensed mental health counselor associate roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most hiring at the associate level because they operate under supervision models that meet state licensure requirements, making them a natural fit for new graduates completing their post-degree clinical hours.