Entry Level Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Jobs
New grad licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship placement or supervised practicum hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like LifeStance Health hiring at this level now.
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Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
What we offer Therapists:
- Flexible work schedules.
- Telemedicine, hybrid, and in-person flexibility.
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
- Sign on bonus.
- Cash productivity bonus.
- Compensation range $72,000-$115,200, compensation model based on productivity.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:
- Fully licensed and credentialed in Rhode Island.
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations.
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- LifeStance Health16
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- Consulting & Professional Services3
Entry Level Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for completed graduate-level training in counseling or a related field, state licensure or active associate licensure status, and documented supervised clinical hours from internships or practicums. Candidates who can demonstrate experience with a specific population, such as adolescents or adults in crisis, and who hold any additional certifications stand out in a competitive applicant pool.
Which companies hire entry level licensed mental health counselor (lmhc)s?
Companies hiring entry level licensed mental health counselor (lmhc)s right now include LifeStance Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Community mental health centers, outpatient clinics, school districts, and telehealth providers are among the most active employers at this experience level.
Are there remote entry level licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still require some in-person or on-site presence. About 100% of entry level licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth platforms and larger behavioral health organizations most likely to offer flexible arrangements for newly licensed counselors.
Are these new grad licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of post-licensure experience, counts supervised internship or practicum hours toward requirements, or explicitly states that candidates working toward full licensure are encouraged to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level licensed mental health counselor (lmhc)s?
Entry Level licensed mental health counselor (lmhc) roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on a steady pipeline of newly licensed counselors to meet ongoing demand for mental health services across diverse client populations.