Mental Health Coach Jobs
Mental Health Coach jobs are open across telehealth platforms, employee assistance programs, corporate wellness, and private practice, from entry-level coach to senior and director roles, with specializations in stress management, addiction recovery, and behavioral change. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Access Services is seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Mental Health Recovery Coaches to join our Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) program in Allentown, PA. The CRR is a supportive residential program designed to help adults living with serious and persistent mental illness build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve their personal recovery goals.
As a Recovery Coach, you will play a meaningful role in helping residents develop everyday living skills, strengthen community connections, and improve their overall well-being. Using a person-centered and recovery-oriented approach, you will provide individualized support, encouragement, and coaching in areas such as medication management, budgeting, relationship building, and community engagement. Through daily interactions and therapeutic support, you will help residents increase their independence and make progress toward the goals identified in their individualized Residential Support Plans.
What You'll Do:
- Coach and support residents through daily life activities and routines.
- Provide therapeutic support during life's challenges while encouraging personal growth and goal achievement.
- Assist residents with medication administration and coach them toward greater independence with medication management.
- Support individuals in developing social skills and confidence when attending medical appointments and participating in community activities.
- Help residents establish and maintain healthy daily routines that support their mental health and recovery.
- Teach, model, and reinforce independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting, grocery shopping, and community resource utilization.
- Accompany residents into the community for appointments, shopping, recreation, and other meaningful activities that support recovery and community integration.
- Collaborate with residents and team members to support progress toward individualized recovery goals.
- Support program participants in managing crises.
- Maintain a cooperative, compassionate, and person-centered approach in all interactions.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with personnel from state and local agencies to support coordinated service delivery.
- Complete daily documentation, progress notes, and other required records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Use a company vehicle to transport residents to shopping trips, medical appointments, community activities, and other program-related destinations
Requirements
The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record.
Driving Requirements:
- A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
- No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).
- Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
- Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.
Education: High school or GED required. Associate’s degree in a related human services field including special education, psychology or social work preferred.
Certification: Certification from a County CPS program is welcomed.
Work Experience: One year of work experience in ONE of the following:
- Intellectual Disability and Autism Services (Direct Support Professional DSP, Employment Coach, etc.)
- Drug and Alcohol Recovery
- Mental Health (Mental Health Technician, CPS, Recovery Specialist, etc.)
Benefits
Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits:
The base rate for this position starts at $18/hour with increases based on education and experience.
We are hiring full and part-time Recovery Coaches. Full-time staff work 40 hours/5 shifts per week.
The current available shifts are:
- Sunday 7AM-3PM, 3-11PM (optional double shift)
- Monday 3-11PM
- Tuesday 3-11PM
- Wednesday 3-11PM
- Friday 3-11PM
- Saturday 3-11PM
What You’ll Gain at Access Services
When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re stepping into a career with real support, growth, and impact. We offer a benefits package designed to meet you where you are in life.
- Health & Security: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus company-paid life insurance, disability protection and catastrophic sick leave. Access Services covers up to 88% of health premium with many employees paying less than $150/month.
- Time to Recharge: Full-time employees start their first year earning up to nearly 6 weeks of paid time off (20+ PTO days plus 9 paid holidays), with even more time added as you grow your career with us.
- Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement program, and access to college tuition discounts.
- Built into the Job: Mileage & Toll Reimbursement.
- Support Beyond Work: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential resources for you and your family, including:
- Counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth and text therapy.
- Financial and legal guidance.
- Grow With Us: Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs.
Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Access Services is seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Mental Health Recovery Coaches to join our Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) program in Allentown, PA. The CRR is a supportive residential program designed to help adults living with serious and persistent mental illness build the skills, confidence, and independence needed to achieve their personal recovery goals.
As a Recovery Coach, you will play a meaningful role in helping residents develop everyday living skills, strengthen community connections, and improve their overall well-being. Using a person-centered and recovery-oriented approach, you will provide individualized support, encouragement, and coaching in areas such as medication management, budgeting, relationship building, and community engagement. Through daily interactions and therapeutic support, you will help residents increase their independence and make progress toward the goals identified in their individualized Residential Support Plans.
What You'll Do:
- Coach and support residents through daily life activities and routines.
- Provide therapeutic support during life's challenges while encouraging personal growth and goal achievement.
- Assist residents with medication administration and coach them toward greater independence with medication management.
- Support individuals in developing social skills and confidence when attending medical appointments and participating in community activities.
- Help residents establish and maintain healthy daily routines that support their mental health and recovery.
- Teach, model, and reinforce independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting, grocery shopping, and community resource utilization.
- Accompany residents into the community for appointments, shopping, recreation, and other meaningful activities that support recovery and community integration.
- Collaborate with residents and team members to support progress toward individualized recovery goals.
- Support program participants in managing crises.
- Maintain a cooperative, compassionate, and person-centered approach in all interactions.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with personnel from state and local agencies to support coordinated service delivery.
- Complete daily documentation, progress notes, and other required records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Use a company vehicle to transport residents to shopping trips, medical appointments, community activities, and other program-related destinations
Requirements
The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record.
Driving Requirements:
- A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
- No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).
- Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
- Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.
Education: High school or GED required. Associate’s degree in a related human services field including special education, psychology or social work preferred.
Certification: Certification from a County CPS program is welcomed.
Work Experience: One year of work experience in ONE of the following:
- Intellectual Disability and Autism Services (Direct Support Professional DSP, Employment Coach, etc.)
- Drug and Alcohol Recovery
- Mental Health (Mental Health Technician, CPS, Recovery Specialist, etc.)
Benefits
Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits:
The base rate for this position starts at $18/hour with increases based on education and experience.
We are hiring full and part-time Recovery Coaches. Full-time staff work 40 hours/5 shifts per week.
The current available shifts are:
- Sunday 7AM-3PM, 3-11PM (optional double shift)
- Monday 3-11PM
- Tuesday 3-11PM
- Wednesday 3-11PM
- Friday 3-11PM
- Saturday 3-11PM
What You’ll Gain at Access Services
When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re stepping into a career with real support, growth, and impact. We offer a benefits package designed to meet you where you are in life.
- Health & Security: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus company-paid life insurance, disability protection and catastrophic sick leave. Access Services covers up to 88% of health premium with many employees paying less than $150/month.
- Time to Recharge: Full-time employees start their first year earning up to nearly 6 weeks of paid time off (20+ PTO days plus 9 paid holidays), with even more time added as you grow your career with us.
- Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement program, and access to college tuition discounts.
- Built into the Job: Mileage & Toll Reimbursement.
- Support Beyond Work: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential resources for you and your family, including:
- Counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth and text therapy.
- Financial and legal guidance.
- Grow With Us: Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs.
Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Who's Hiring
- Telecare Corporation25
- Wonder: A Confident Living Company7
- Crestwood Behavioral Health3
- CuraLinc Healthcare2
- Mental Health America of Los Angeles2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health coach jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field
- National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC) certification or equivalent credential
- Experience conducting one-on-one coaching sessions using motivational interviewing or CBT techniques
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems or coaching management software
- Demonstrated ability to develop individualized wellness or mental health action plans
- Knowledge of community mental health resources and crisis referral protocols
Tips for Your Mental Health Coach Job Search
Tailor your resume to coaching modality
Employers distinguish between cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, and positive psychology approaches. Name the specific modality you practice in your resume summary and in each relevant role description so hiring managers can quickly confirm you match their client population.
List certifications above your degree
For mental health coach roles, credentials like NBC-HWC, ICHWC, or ICF-accredited coaching certificates often matter more to screeners than your degree field. Place them in a dedicated certifications section near the top of your resume, not buried in education.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health coach openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by client population served
Job postings often specify populations such as adolescents, veterans, or employees in high-stress industries. Target roles where your experience matches that population directly, because mismatches on this point are one of the most common reasons candidates are screened out early.
Prepare a client-outcome narrative for interviews
Interviewers for mental health coach roles routinely ask you to walk through a case where a client did not progress as expected. Prepare a specific example that covers your assessment, the adjustment you made, and the measurable outcome, without disclosing any identifying client details.
Negotiate scope before discussing pay
Caseload size, session length, and documentation requirements vary widely between employers and directly affect your workload. Ask about these specifics before salary conversations so you can evaluate the full offer, not just the hourly rate.
Mental Health Coach Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health coachs?
The most active employers for mental health coachs right now are Telecare Corporation, Wonder: A Confident Living Company, and Crestwood Behavioral Health, and the most openings are in California, Illinois, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporate wellness programs and telehealth platforms tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many mental health coach jobs are remote?
About 60% of mental health coach openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the widespread adoption of video-based coaching sessions. Roles focused on individual one-on-one coaching and employee assistance programs tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible positions, while group facilitation and on-site corporate wellness roles are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a mental health coach?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, then pursue an accredited coaching certification such as NBC-HWC or an ICF-recognized program. Build supervised hours through practicum placements, community mental health organizations, or employee assistance programs. Many employers also expect you to maintain continuing education credits to keep your credential active.
How do you get hired as a mental health coach with little experience?
Focus on roles at community health centers, nonprofit wellness organizations, or employee assistance programs, which are more likely to hire candidates who are early in their careers. Completing a formal coaching practicum during your certification program, volunteering with crisis lines, or co-facilitating group wellness sessions gives you documented client contact hours that compensate for a short work history.
What does the mental health coach interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm your credentials and availability, followed by a competency-based interview where you walk through real coaching scenarios using a structured framework such as GROW or motivational interviewing. Some organizations add a role-play exercise where you conduct a brief mock session with an interviewer acting as a client, and a final round with a clinical supervisor or program director.
Where can I find and apply to mental health coach jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health coach jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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