Entry Level Mental Health Clinician Jobs

New grad mental health clinician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship placements or practicum hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Education, with employers like Jobot, PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK, and Optum hiring at this level now.

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Open roles14
Top stateNew York
Top employerJobot
Top cityAstoria, NY
Work type63% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Licensed Mental Health Clinician
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Licensed Mental Health Clinician
Ellie Mental Health
Ridgeland, Mississippi
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
201-500

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Family Mental Health Clinician - Community Violence Response Team, Surgery
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Family Mental Health Clinician - Community Violence Response Team, Surgery
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$56k - $79k/yr
Master's degree in social work
5,001-10,000

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Mental Health Clinician, Correctional Health Services *Monday - Friday 8am-4pm*
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Mental Health Clinician, Correctional Health Services *Monday - Friday 8am-4pm*
PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK
Astoria, New York
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Master's degree in social work
5,001-10,000

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Mental Health Clinician
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Mental Health Clinician
Optum
Manchester, New Hampshire
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$52k - $78k/yr
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Entry Level Mental Health Clinician Job Market

Who's Hiring

Jobot2 open roles
PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK2 open roles
Optum1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Education
  • Non-Profit & Social Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services

Entry Level Mental Health Clinician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level mental health clinician job?

Entry level mental health clinician roles typically look for a completed master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, along with supervised practicum or internship hours. Candidates who highlight client-facing experience, familiarity with evidence-based modalities like CBT, and a willingness to pursue licensure stand out. Tailoring your application to the population a clinic serves, such as adolescents or adults with co-occurring disorders, gives you a real edge at this stage.

Which companies hire entry level mental health clinicians?

Companies hiring entry level mental health clinicians right now include Jobot, PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers community mental health centers, outpatient behavioral health practices, hospital systems, and nonprofit agencies that routinely bring on newly graduated clinicians working toward full licensure.

Are there remote entry level mental health clinician jobs?

Yes, though many entry level clinical roles still require in-person supervision hours for licensure purposes. About 38% of entry level mental health clinician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting growing telehealth demand across behavioral health. Remote positions at this stage often involve individual therapy caseloads, with supervisory check-ins conducted via secure video platforms.

Are these new grad mental health clinician jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior mental health clinician roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of post-degree experience, counts practicum or internship hours toward requirements, or explicitly states that candidates working toward licensure are encouraged to apply. Reviewing those details in each listing helps you identify the best fit for where you are in your career.

Which industries hire the most entry level mental health clinicians?

Entry Level mental health clinician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume outpatient and community-based programs that depend on a steady pipeline of newly licensed and pre-licensed clinicians to meet client demand.