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, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Jobot, Grady Health System, and PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK hiring at this level now.
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Who We Are
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required: Master's Degree Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive clinical assessments including inmates placed on suicide watch and those inmates who submit sick call slips
- Provide ongoing evaluation and psychological monitoring of all inmates on psychiatric medication
- Screen inmates for possible mental health conditions.
- Respond to crisis calls from jail staff and/or family members
- Attend daily triage meetings
- Maintain necessary documentation to include, assessments, watch forms, medication verification sheets, file notes, and treatment plans
- Assist with segregation, restraint, and Department of Correction evaluations.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in related counseling field and at least one year of relatable experience. License-eligibility (LICSW, LMHC) required.
- Must have working knowledge of current version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to an operational and insured vehicle.
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.
Who We Are
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required: Master's Degree Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive clinical assessments including inmates placed on suicide watch and those inmates who submit sick call slips
- Provide ongoing evaluation and psychological monitoring of all inmates on psychiatric medication
- Screen inmates for possible mental health conditions.
- Respond to crisis calls from jail staff and/or family members
- Attend daily triage meetings
- Maintain necessary documentation to include, assessments, watch forms, medication verification sheets, file notes, and treatment plans
- Assist with segregation, restraint, and Department of Correction evaluations.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in related counseling field and at least one year of relatable experience. License-eligibility (LICSW, LMHC) required.
- Must have working knowledge of current version of the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must hold a valid driver's license and have access to an operational and insured vehicle.
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.
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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, Grady Health System, and PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 25% of entry level mental health clinician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.