Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs in Pennsylvania

Licensed Mental Health Professional jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong demand, with active hiring across community mental health centers, hospital systems, integrated care networks, and private group practices at every level from newly licensed clinicians through senior and supervisory roles. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown lead the state in openings, anchored by employers such as Jefferson Health, UPMC, and NHS Human Services, which maintain large and ongoing behavioral health rosters. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania right now are outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, and co-occurring disorders treatment. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerMEDIKO
Top cityKing of Prussia, PA
Cities hiring7
Top credentialCPR Certification
Companies hiring5

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Licensed Mental Health Professional Part Time
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Licensed Mental Health Professional Part Time
MEDIKO Inc
Bedford, Pennsylvania
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$38 - $48/hr
CPR Certification
201-500

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Licensed Mental Health Professional
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Licensed Mental Health Professional
Wellpath
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Licensed Mental Health Professional York
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Licensed Mental Health Professional York
MEDIKO Inc
York, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$41 - $51/hr
CPR Certification
201-500

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Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)
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Licensed Mental Health Professional (LPC, LCSW, LMHC, LMFT)
CHE Behavioral Health Services
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$78k - $90k/yr
501-1,000

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Licensed Mental Health Professional
CHE Behavioral Health Services
Spring House, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$78k - $90k/yr
Doctoral degree in clinical psychology
501-1,000

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Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

King of Prussia
4 jobs
York
2 jobs
Bedford
1 job
Scranton
1 job
Harrisburg
1 job
Spring House
1 job
Wilkes-Barre
1 job

Licensed Mental Health Professional Job Market in Pennsylvania

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

Who's Hiring

MEDIKO4 open roles
Connections Health Solutions3 open roles
CHE Behavioral Health Services2 open roles

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed mental health professional jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential
  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
  • Experience conducting individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
  • Ability to conduct diagnostic assessments using current DSM criteria
  • Strong knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT or DBT

Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed mental health professional in Pennsylvania?

Licensure in Pennsylvania is overseen by the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors. The most common paths are the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential, which requires a master's degree in counseling or a related field, supervised post-graduate hours, and passage of the National Counselor Examination, and the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), which requires an accredited MSW, supervised clinical hours, and the ASWB Clinical exam. Completing your supervised hours at a Pennsylvania community behavioral health organization or hospital system is the most direct route to full licensure.

Which companies hire licensed mental health professionals in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring licensed mental health professionals in Pennsylvania right now include MEDIKO, Connections Health Solutions, and CHE Behavioral Health Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Pennsylvania's large integrated health systems and community mental health centers consistently post openings year-round, making them reliable targets for both newly licensed clinicians and experienced practitioners.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most licensed mental health professional jobs?

King of Prussia, York, and Bedford have the most licensed mental health professional openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia dominates due to its concentration of large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and community behavioral health organizations, while Pittsburgh's openings are largely driven by UPMC's extensive outpatient and inpatient behavioral health network, and Allentown reflects the Lehigh Valley's growing integrated care infrastructure serving a rapidly expanding population.

How can I get hired as a licensed mental health professional in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is pursuing a provisionally licensed or pre-licensure clinical position at a Pennsylvania community behavioral health center or hospital system while you accumulate your required supervised hours. Employers such as UPMC, Jefferson Health, and large community mental health organizations regularly hire clinicians at the LPC-Provisional or LSW level for outpatient and case management roles. Lateral moves from case manager, therapeutic staff support, or behavioral health technician positions are also a proven way into clinical roles. Having a completed master's practicum at a Pennsylvania-based site and provisional licensure in hand gives you a clear edge over candidates still mid-program.

Where can I find and apply to licensed mental health professional jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to licensed mental health professional jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings from hospitals, community behavioral health centers, group practices, and other employers across the state. Find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.

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