Entry Level Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs
New grad licensed professional counselor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a supervised practicum can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like LifeStance Health, University Hospitals, and Licking Memorial Health Systems hiring at this level now.
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"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.
The Licensed Professional Counselor role within UH Behavioral Health offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues.
We currently offer an opportunity for a full time, days LPC to support patients in Cleveland.
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:
- Free parking for regular status caregivers
- Tuition reimbursement
- Full benefits and retirement
- Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development
What You Will Do
- Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex).
- Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.
- Provides linkage to community resources to facilitate optimal care.
- Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
- Develops and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/or discharge needs.
- Maintains a current working knowledge of UH network services and promotes utilization of such services.
- Provides guidance and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Master's Degree from accredited school of Counseling Required
Work Experience
- Hospital/Health Agency experience (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Attainment of LPCC status is encouraged with one year of eligibility. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates ability to interact professionally with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates ability to apply theoretical and clinical knowledge in delivery of care. (Required proficiency)
- Multi tasks and prioritizes work. (Required proficiency)
- Performs autonomously as a professional. (Required proficiency)
- Excellent verbal and written communication. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Required)
- LPCC status within one year of eligibility (Preferred)
Position Details/Preferred Qualifications
This outpatient LPC will be seeing adult patients with various mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc. Previous experience working with this patient population is strongly preferred. Must be proficient in performing diagnostic assessments, individual therapy, treatment planning, documentation, etc. Knowledge of Epic is a plus. There is an option to lead a group session if desired (i.e. long-haul Covid, disordered eating, etc.), as well working with adolescent groups. Hours are 9:00am-5:00pm with 1-2 early evenings (until 6/6:30pm) per week.
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.
The Licensed Professional Counselor role within UH Behavioral Health offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues.
We currently offer an opportunity for a full time, days LPC to support patients in Cleveland.
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:
- Free parking for regular status caregivers
- Tuition reimbursement
- Full benefits and retirement
- Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development
What You Will Do
- Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex).
- Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.
- Provides linkage to community resources to facilitate optimal care.
- Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
- Develops and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/or discharge needs.
- Maintains a current working knowledge of UH network services and promotes utilization of such services.
- Provides guidance and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
- Master's Degree from accredited school of Counseling Required
Work Experience
- Hospital/Health Agency experience (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Attainment of LPCC status is encouraged with one year of eligibility. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates ability to interact professionally with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team. (Required proficiency)
- Demonstrates ability to apply theoretical and clinical knowledge in delivery of care. (Required proficiency)
- Multi tasks and prioritizes work. (Required proficiency)
- Performs autonomously as a professional. (Required proficiency)
- Excellent verbal and written communication. (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) (Required)
- LPCC status within one year of eligibility (Preferred)
Position Details/Preferred Qualifications
This outpatient LPC will be seeing adult patients with various mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc. Previous experience working with this patient population is strongly preferred. Must be proficient in performing diagnostic assessments, individual therapy, treatment planning, documentation, etc. Knowledge of Epic is a plus. There is an option to lead a group session if desired (i.e. long-haul Covid, disordered eating, etc.), as well working with adolescent groups. Hours are 9:00am-5:00pm with 1-2 early evenings (until 6/6:30pm) per week.
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
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Entry Level Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level licensed professional counselor job?
Entry level licensed professional counselor roles typically require a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field, along with supervised clinical hours completed during your program. Employers at this stage look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on internship or practicum experience, strong documentation habits, and familiarity with evidence-based treatment approaches. Holding or actively pursuing state licensure, even at the associate or provisional level, gives new applicants a meaningful edge.
Which companies hire entry level licensed professional counselors?
Companies hiring entry level licensed professional counselors right now include LifeStance Health, University Hospitals, and Licking Memorial Health Systems, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from community mental health centers, outpatient clinics, school districts, and healthcare systems that have structured onboarding and clinical supervision built into their employment model.
Are there remote entry level licensed professional counselor jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up a significant share of postings at this level. About 57% of entry level licensed professional counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with telehealth platforms and larger behavioral health organizations most likely to offer location flexibility for candidates who are licensed or provisionally licensed in their state.
Are these new grad licensed professional counselor jobs?
Yes, many of the roles on this page are new grad and junior positions that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with limited professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it accepts zero to two years of experience, counts graduate internship or practicum hours toward the requirement, or does not require a fully independent license, meaning associate or provisional licensure is sufficient to apply.
Which industries hire the most entry level licensed professional counselors?
Entry Level licensed professional counselor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under funding models and regulatory requirements that call for licensed or license-eligible clinicians in direct client-facing roles, creating consistent openings for candidates early in their careers.