Mental Health Advocate Jobs
Mental Health Advocate jobs are open across healthcare systems, nonprofits, community organizations, and government agencies, from entry-level peer support roles to senior program leadership, with specializations in crisis intervention, patient advocacy, and policy outreach. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Helping Hands PRP Inc.
Mental Health Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP)
Helping Hands PRP Inc. is currently hiring PRP Advocates to support adults, adolescents, and children with mental health needs. We value advocate strengths and interests and take into consideration the population each advocate prefers to serve, while maintaining program needs and compliance.
Position Title
Mental Health PRP Advocate – Minors & Adults
Position- Hybrid
Note: Applicants must be willing to work with minors, adults, and families
Our Mission
Helping Hands PRP Inc. is a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) that promotes recovery, community integration, and improved quality of life for individuals diagnosed with mental health conditions that significantly impact daily functioning.
PRP services are person-directed, collaborative, and individualized, focusing on helping individuals develop the skills and access the resources needed to succeed in the living, working, learning, and social environments of their choice.
Our program supports individuals diagnosed with, including but not limited to:
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Adjustment Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Helping Hands PRP Inc. provides blended PRP services, including on-site, off-site, and telehealth visits, to ensure continuity of care and flexibility for clients and families.
Job Responsibilities
PRP Advocates are responsible for delivering high-quality, recovery-focused services while maintaining compliance with state and program regulations.
Service Delivery Requirements
- Complete three (3) visits per month for minors, with each visit lasting a minimum of 45 mins to one (1) hour
- Complete six (6) visits per month for adults, with each visit lasting a minimum of 45 mins to one (1) hour
- Provide blended services, including both telehealth and in-person visits
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete all required documentation, including:
- HHPRP Progress Notes
- Monthly Summaries
- Therapy Notes
- Signature Sheets
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records
Collaboration & Supervision
- Participate in monthly supervision with a direct supervisor
- Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings, as scheduled by the Program Director
- Collaborate with therapists on a monthly basis to support treatment goals and continuity of care
- Communicate and collaborate with individuals involved in the client’s care, including:
- Parents and guardians
- Teachers and school personnel
- Other providers, as appropriate
- Monitor behavior, progress, and goal attainment at least bi-weekly
Client Support & Advocacy
- Provide guidance related to:
- Vocational goals
- Educational planning
- Family relationships
- Social skills
- Daily life decision-making
- Actively link clients to community resources and supports
- Promote skill-building, independence, and recovery
Minimum Qualifications
- At least five (5) years of applicable experience working with adults and minors
- Must be 25 years of age or older
- High school diploma required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
Training
In accordance with COMAR 10.21.29.09:
- All HHPRP Advocates must complete 60 hours of orientation, training, and shadowing
- Training must be completed within one (1) month of the hire date
- Training will be structured and supervised by the HHPRP Program Supervisor
- In-person training will be scheduled with the Program Director
- Accreditation Now online training will be assigned on the first day of training
- Must understand & be familiarize withIcanotes our EHR system
Travel Requirements
- Advocates use their personal vehicle for:
- Client visits
- Supervision sessions
- Required meetings and trainings
- Must be able to travel locally for in-person services
Work Schedule & Service Model
- Hybrid work model:
- Approximately 50% remote (telehealth)
- Approximately 50% face-to-face client services
- All in-person services require appropriate safety measures, including:
- Face masks
- Hand sanitizer
- Other required protective measures, as applicable
Join Helping Hands PRP Inc. and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering individuals and families through recovery-focused mental health services.
Job Types: Contract, Per diem
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Even though this may be a part-time position for many we still would like potential candidates to treat this position with Integrity, due to, you are dealing with the vulnerable public.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Mental health counseling: 5 years (Required)
- Adults & Minors interacting: 5 years (Required)
- EHR systems : 5 years (Required)
- Medical writing: 5 years (Required)
- Behavioral health: 5 years (Required)
- DLA-20: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Baltimore, MD 21218 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21218
Helping Hands PRP Inc.
Mental Health Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP)
Helping Hands PRP Inc. is currently hiring PRP Advocates to support adults, adolescents, and children with mental health needs. We value advocate strengths and interests and take into consideration the population each advocate prefers to serve, while maintaining program needs and compliance.
Position Title
Mental Health PRP Advocate – Minors & Adults
Position- Hybrid
Note: Applicants must be willing to work with minors, adults, and families
Our Mission
Helping Hands PRP Inc. is a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program (PRP) that promotes recovery, community integration, and improved quality of life for individuals diagnosed with mental health conditions that significantly impact daily functioning.
PRP services are person-directed, collaborative, and individualized, focusing on helping individuals develop the skills and access the resources needed to succeed in the living, working, learning, and social environments of their choice.
Our program supports individuals diagnosed with, including but not limited to:
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Adjustment Disorders
- Depressive Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Helping Hands PRP Inc. provides blended PRP services, including on-site, off-site, and telehealth visits, to ensure continuity of care and flexibility for clients and families.
Job Responsibilities
PRP Advocates are responsible for delivering high-quality, recovery-focused services while maintaining compliance with state and program regulations.
Service Delivery Requirements
- Complete three (3) visits per month for minors, with each visit lasting a minimum of 45 mins to one (1) hour
- Complete six (6) visits per month for adults, with each visit lasting a minimum of 45 mins to one (1) hour
- Provide blended services, including both telehealth and in-person visits
Documentation & Compliance
- Complete all required documentation, including:
- HHPRP Progress Notes
- Monthly Summaries
- Therapy Notes
- Signature Sheets
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant records
Collaboration & Supervision
- Participate in monthly supervision with a direct supervisor
- Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings, as scheduled by the Program Director
- Collaborate with therapists on a monthly basis to support treatment goals and continuity of care
- Communicate and collaborate with individuals involved in the client’s care, including:
- Parents and guardians
- Teachers and school personnel
- Other providers, as appropriate
- Monitor behavior, progress, and goal attainment at least bi-weekly
Client Support & Advocacy
- Provide guidance related to:
- Vocational goals
- Educational planning
- Family relationships
- Social skills
- Daily life decision-making
- Actively link clients to community resources and supports
- Promote skill-building, independence, and recovery
Minimum Qualifications
- At least five (5) years of applicable experience working with adults and minors
- Must be 25 years of age or older
- High school diploma required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
Training
In accordance with COMAR 10.21.29.09:
- All HHPRP Advocates must complete 60 hours of orientation, training, and shadowing
- Training must be completed within one (1) month of the hire date
- Training will be structured and supervised by the HHPRP Program Supervisor
- In-person training will be scheduled with the Program Director
- Accreditation Now online training will be assigned on the first day of training
- Must understand & be familiarize withIcanotes our EHR system
Travel Requirements
- Advocates use their personal vehicle for:
- Client visits
- Supervision sessions
- Required meetings and trainings
- Must be able to travel locally for in-person services
Work Schedule & Service Model
- Hybrid work model:
- Approximately 50% remote (telehealth)
- Approximately 50% face-to-face client services
- All in-person services require appropriate safety measures, including:
- Face masks
- Hand sanitizer
- Other required protective measures, as applicable
Join Helping Hands PRP Inc. and be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering individuals and families through recovery-focused mental health services.
Job Types: Contract, Per diem
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Even though this may be a part-time position for many we still would like potential candidates to treat this position with Integrity, due to, you are dealing with the vulnerable public.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Mental health counseling: 5 years (Required)
- Adults & Minors interacting: 5 years (Required)
- EHR systems : 5 years (Required)
- Medical writing: 5 years (Required)
- Behavioral health: 5 years (Required)
- DLA-20: 1 year (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Baltimore, MD 21218 (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21218
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health advocate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related human services field
- Experience providing direct support, case coordination, or peer counseling to individuals with mental health conditions
- Knowledge of community mental health resources, crisis intervention protocols, and referral systems
- Mental Health First Aid, QPR, or Certified Peer Specialist certification preferred or required
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with case management or electronic health record systems
- Ability to pass a background check and, in many roles, possess a valid driver's license
Tips for Your Mental Health Advocate Job Search
Tailor your resume to lived experience
Many mental health advocate postings explicitly value personal lived experience with mental health challenges. If that applies to you, name it directly on your resume in a brief profile statement rather than burying it or leaving employers to guess.
Highlight crisis intervention training prominently
Mental Health First Aid, QPR, and CIT certifications appear repeatedly in job requirements. List these in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before reading your work history.
Filter openings by population served
Advocate roles differ sharply depending on whether the employer serves youth, veterans, justice-involved individuals, or adults in community settings. Narrow your search to your area of experience so your application language aligns with the specific population in each posting.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health advocate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare scenario answers about de-escalation
Interviewers for advocate roles almost always ask for a real example of de-escalating a crisis or supporting someone in acute distress. Draft two or three specific stories in advance using the situation, your actions, and the outcome your client experienced.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Advocate positions vary widely in caseload size, documentation burden, and clinical supervision access. Before accepting, ask directly how many individuals you would support at once and what after-hours on-call expectations look like, so the role matches what you can sustain.
Mental Health Advocate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health advocates?
The companies hiring the most mental health advocates right now include HCRS, Segue, and Astor Services, with the largest share of openings in New York, Washington, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Nonprofit behavioral health organizations and large hospital systems consistently account for the majority of open roles.
How many mental health advocate jobs are remote?
About 60% of mental health advocate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in roles focused on telephone crisis support, policy advocacy, and care navigation rather than in-person peer support or community outreach, which typically require an on-site presence.
How do you become a mental health advocate?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, or by gaining direct experience as a peer support specialist if you have lived experience with mental health challenges. Complete a recognized certification such as Mental Health First Aid or Certified Peer Specialist. Build hands-on experience through volunteer work, internships, or entry-level case aide roles at community health centers or crisis lines before applying to advocate positions.
Can you get hired as a mental health advocate with little experience?
Yes, many entry-level advocate roles, particularly peer support specialist positions, prioritize lived experience over formal credentials and are designed as a point of entry into the field. Volunteering on a crisis line, completing a Certified Peer Specialist training, or interning with a community behavioral health program gives you concrete examples to reference in applications and interviews, which matters more than years of paid experience at this stage.
What does the mental health advocate interview process look like?
Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews. At least one round typically includes behavioral questions asking you to describe how you responded to a specific crisis or supported an individual through a difficult situation. Some organizations add a scenario-based exercise or ask you to review a mock case and explain how you would proceed. Reference checks are standard, and positions working with vulnerable populations almost always require a background check before an offer is finalized.
Where can I find and apply to mental health advocate jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health advocate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level, population focus, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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