Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs

Licensed Professional Counselor jobs are open across community mental health, private practice, healthcare systems, schools, and substance use treatment settings, at every level from associate licensure to clinical director, with specializations in trauma, adolescent counseling, and addiction recovery. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles451+
Top stateTexas
Top employerUS Department of Veterans Affairs
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type49% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
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Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Perfect Time Coaching LLC
Dallas, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Hybrid
Master of Counseling

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CHE Behavioral Health Services
Licensed Professional Counselor (Thomaston)
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Licensed Professional Counselor (Thomaston)
CHE Behavioral Health Services
Thomaston, Georgia
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master of Counseling
501-1,000

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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
InnerEdge LLC
Baltimore, Maryland
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
Master of Counseling

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PrimeCare Medical Inc
Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor
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Licensed Social Worker / Licensed Professional Counselor
PrimeCare Medical Inc
Towson, Maryland
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$30 - $45/hr
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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Northland Community Health Center
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
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Northland Community Health Center
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Northland Community Health Center
Bismarck, North Dakota
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$70k - $77k/yr
11-50

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Licensed Professional Counselor Job Market

Who's Hiring

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    US Department of Veterans Affairs45
  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health35
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    OptiMindHealth30
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    Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates24
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    BetterHelp21

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services15
  • Education3
  • Investment & Asset Management1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed professional counselor jobs.

  • Master's degree in counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or a related field
  • Active LPC, LPCC, or equivalent state licensure in the state of employment
  • Experience with individual, group, or family therapy across a specific population
  • Proficiency in an electronic health record system such as Therapy Notes or Epic
  • Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and treatment planning documentation
  • Certification or training in a specialty modality such as EMDR, CBT, or DBT

Tips for Your Licensed Professional Counselor Job Search

List your licensure state by state

Your LPC license is state-specific, so your resume should name every state where you hold active licensure. Employers with multi-state locations screen for this first, and missing it gets your application filtered out before anyone reads your clinical experience.

Tailor your resume to each setting

A community mental health center values caseload management and crisis intervention experience, while a private group practice prioritizes specialty modalities like EMDR or CBT. Reframe your bullet points to match the setting you're targeting, not a single generic version of your work.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Highlight supervision hours if still accumulating

If you're working toward full licensure, state your total supervised hours to date and your expected completion timeline directly on your resume. Employers offering associate-level roles want to know exactly where you stand so they can plan supervision capacity and caseload assignment.

Prepare clinical vignettes for interviews

Most licensed professional counselor interviews include a case presentation or scenario question. Have two or three anonymized vignettes ready that demonstrate your assessment process, treatment planning, and outcome tracking, matched to the population the employer serves.

Negotiate supervision and CEU support, not just pay

Licensed professional counselors often overlook benefits tied directly to licensure maintenance. Ask specifically about funded clinical supervision, paid continuing education days, and reimbursement for license renewal fees. These have real dollar value and vary widely between employers.

Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most licensed professional counselors?

The companies hiring the most licensed professional counselors right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, LifeStance Health, and OptiMindHealth, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Community mental health centers and integrated healthcare systems tend to post the highest volume of full-time openings.

How many licensed professional counselor jobs are remote?

About 51% of licensed professional counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability depends heavily on your state licensure and the setting. Telehealth-only private practices and employee assistance program roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while community mental health and school-based positions are almost always in person.

How do you become a licensed professional counselor?

You earn a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field, then complete the supervised post-degree clinical hours your state requires, which vary but typically run between two and three years. You then pass the National Counselor Examination or a state-designated licensing exam. After your state board approves your application, you receive your LPC or equivalent credential and can practice independently.

Can you get hired as a licensed professional counselor with little experience?

Yes, many employers hire associate-level or pre-licensed counselors who are still accumulating supervised hours. Community mental health centers, substance use treatment programs, and group practices with on-site supervisors are the most likely to offer these roles. Being upfront about your hours completed, your expected licensure date, and your clinical training sites makes a significant difference in how hiring managers evaluate your application.

What does the licensed professional counselor interview process look like?

Most employers begin with a phone screen focused on your licensure status, population experience, and availability. A second round typically involves a clinical interview with a supervisor or team lead, where you may be asked to walk through a case conceptualization or respond to a client scenario. Some practices also request references from clinical supervisors before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to licensed professional counselor jobs?

You can find and apply to licensed professional counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your licensure, specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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