Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Jobs

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) jobs are open across private practice, community mental health, hospitals, schools, and telehealth platforms, from entry-level associate roles to clinical director positions, with specializations in trauma, adolescent therapy, and substance use counseling. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles227+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerOptiMindHealth
Top cityOrlando, FL
Work type34% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Brave Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Remote
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Brave Health
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Remote
Brave Health
Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$76k - $84k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree

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CHE Behavioral Health Services
Licensed Mental Health Professional – In-Person SNF Services (Psychologist, LMHC, LMFT, LPC)
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CHE Behavioral Health Services
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Licensed Mental Health Professional – In-Person SNF Services (Psychologist, LMHC, LMFT, LPC)
CHE Behavioral Health Services
New York, New York
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$93k - $149k/yr
Doctoral degree in clinical psychology
501-1,000

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Brave Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-D) - Remote
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Brave Health
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC-D) - Remote
Brave Health
New York State
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$80k - $89k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's degree

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Mental Health Counselor: LPCC, LMHC, LADAC, LCSW, LISW
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Mental Health Counselor: LPCC, LMHC, LADAC, LCSW, LISW
Colorado Community Care
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
Master's degree

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Mental Health Counselor: LPCC, LMHC, LADAC, LCSW, LISW, LSAA
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Mental Health Counselor: LPCC, LMHC, LADAC, LCSW, LISW, LSAA
Colorado Community Care
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$26 - $32/hr
Hybrid

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • OptiMindHealth
    OptiMindHealth51
  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health34
  • CHE Behavioral Health Services
    CHE Behavioral Health Services20
  • Aspire365
    Aspire3659
  • Brave Health
    Brave Health8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) jobs.

  • Active LMHC, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent state licensure in the state of practice
  • Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related clinical field
  • Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as SimplePractice, Therapy Notes, or Epic
  • Demonstrated competency in at least one evidence-based modality such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused therapy
  • Ability to complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes within required timeframes

Tips for Your Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Job Search

List your licensure state by state

Your LMHC license is state-specific, so note every state where you hold active licensure on your resume. Employers hiring for multi-state telehealth roles filter for this directly, and missing it means your application is screened out before anyone reads your experience.

Tailor your resume to setting type

A community mental health resume looks different from a private practice or school-based one. Swap in the language of the setting you're targeting, whether that's crisis intervention, IEP collaboration, or sliding-scale caseloads, so hiring managers see an immediate fit.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your modality

Filter for job postings that call out specific evidence-based modalities you're trained in, such as EMDR, DBT, or CBT. Applying to roles that match your clinical training makes your application stronger and reduces the risk of a poor caseload fit after you're hired.

Prepare a clinical philosophy statement

Many LMHC interviews open with a question about your theoretical orientation. Write out a two- to three-sentence answer in plain language before your interview, avoiding jargon. Interviewers want to know how you actually work with clients, not just which theory you studied.

Negotiate supervision terms before accepting

If you're still working toward full licensure hours, ask about supervision structure, frequency, and whether it's provided at no cost before you accept any offer. These terms vary widely across employers and are much harder to renegotiate once you've started.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most licensed mental health counselor (lmhc)s?

The companies hiring the most licensed mental health counselor (lmhc)s right now include OptiMindHealth, LifeStance Health, and CHE Behavioral Health Services, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Telehealth platforms and large behavioral health groups tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.

How many licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) jobs are remote?

About 66% of licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the sustained growth of telehealth since the pandemic. Telehealth-specific roles, outpatient therapy positions, and employee assistance program counseling tend to offer the highest share of remote and hybrid flexibility compared to school-based or inpatient roles.

How do you become a licensed mental health counselor (lmhc)?

You earn a master's degree in counseling or a related clinical field from a program accredited by CACREP or a state-approved equivalent. After graduating, you complete a required number of supervised clinical hours working with clients, which varies by state. You then pass a national licensing exam, most commonly the National Counselor Examination or a state-specific equivalent, and apply for full licensure through your state's licensing board.

How do you get hired as a licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) with little experience?

Apply to roles that explicitly accept associate licensees or candidates still accruing supervised hours, as many community mental health centers, nonprofits, and group practices hire at this stage and provide supervision toward full licensure. Highlight your practicum and internship caseloads in detail on your resume, naming the populations you served and the modalities you used. Even limited experience treating a specific population, such as adolescents or survivors of trauma, can differentiate your application.

What does the licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) interview process look like?

Most employers start with a phone screen focused on licensure status, availability, and caseload preferences. A clinical interview follows, where you'll be asked about your theoretical orientation, how you handle crisis presentations, and your experience with specific populations or diagnoses. Some employers include a documentation review, a case conceptualization exercise, or a panel interview with clinical supervisors before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) jobs?

You can find and apply to licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure state, setting preference, and clinical specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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