Entry Level Licensed Therapist Jobs

New grad licensed therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship placements or practicum hours can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Sports & Recreation, with employers like LifeStance Health, Ivy Rehab Network, and Optum hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles322+
Top stateIllinois
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityIrving Park, IL
Work type61% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Therapist
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LifeStance Health
New 14h ago
Licensed Therapist
LifeStance Health
Port Chester, New York
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$72k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
None

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Optum
Licensed Therapist
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Optum
New 18h ago
Licensed Therapist
Optum
Burlington, Massachusetts
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$69k - $104k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Optum
Licensed Therapist
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Optum
New 18h ago
Licensed Therapist
Optum
Beverly, Massachusetts
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$69k - $104k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Optum
Licensed Therapist
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Optum
New 18h ago
Licensed Therapist
Optum
Bedford, New Hampshire
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$69k - $104k/yr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
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LifeStance Health
New 22h ago
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
LifeStance Health
West Linn, Oregon
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$123k - $141k/yr
Hybrid
Other

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Entry Level Licensed Therapist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health132
  • Ivy Rehab Network
    Ivy Rehab Network45
  • Optum
    Optum25
  • Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc
    Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc23
  • Equinox
    Equinox10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services282
  • Consulting & Professional Services28
  • Sports & Recreation14
  • Technology & Software7
  • Education2

Entry Level Licensed Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level licensed therapist job?

Entry level licensed therapist roles typically look for a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, along with supervised clinical hours completed during your practicum or internship. Candidates who can show documented hours, familiarity with a specific population such as adolescents or adults with anxiety, and a state licensure credential or active associate license stand out most at this stage.

Which companies hire entry level licensed therapists?

Companies hiring entry level licensed therapists right now include LifeStance Health, Ivy Rehab Network, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers community mental health centers, outpatient clinics, school districts, and behavioral health group practices that routinely bring on new graduates working toward full licensure.

Are there remote entry level licensed therapist jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by state licensure requirements and employer. About 39% of entry level licensed therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth platforms and multi-state group practices accounting for most of those postings. Many remote roles still require an active license in the state where clients are located.

Are these new grad licensed therapist jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior licensed therapist roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of post-degree experience, accepts supervised internship or practicum hours in place of independent practice, and does not require a fully independent license as a condition of hire.

Which industries hire the most entry level licensed therapists?

Entry Level licensed therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Consulting & Professional Services, and Sports & Recreation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors drive the most new-grad hiring because demand for mental health services continues to grow faster than the pool of credentialed clinicians, creating consistent openings for candidates early in their careers.