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Mental Health Counseling jobs are open across healthcare systems, community agencies, schools, and private practice settings, from entry-level associate counselor to licensed clinical director, with specializations in trauma, substance use, and adolescent mental health. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Faculty
Northwestern College invites applications for a full-time assistant professor (tenure-track) position in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, beginning August 2026. This is a 12-month (30 credits) full-time teaching position, along with expectations for scholarship and service. Northwestern’s rigorous program of study is aligned with the standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and culminates with students taking the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) and the National Counselor Examination (NCE). Northwestern’s program integrates a solid theoretical foundation and development of strong clinical counseling skills with a biblical worldview and Christian faith. Faculty teach courses in an accelerated format with a hybrid of synchronous and asynchronous elements. The program is offered in a year-round cohort model.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program (or have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013).
Preferred Qualifications:
Dedicated to providing students with personalized attention befitting a small, faith-based institution. Preference may be given to those with teaching experience and/or those who are local.
Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.
Apply online below and send a letter of interest in which you (1) describe your teaching experience and (2) scholarly trajectory; and (3) discuss how the following statements would inform and shape your teaching and scholarship: our Statement of Christian Identity, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. Include a current curriculum vitae/resume and send to [email protected].
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling Faculty
Northwestern College invites applications for a full-time assistant professor (tenure-track) position in the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, beginning August 2026. This is a 12-month (30 credits) full-time teaching position, along with expectations for scholarship and service. Northwestern’s rigorous program of study is aligned with the standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and culminates with students taking the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE) and the National Counselor Examination (NCE). Northwestern’s program integrates a solid theoretical foundation and development of strong clinical counseling skills with a biblical worldview and Christian faith. Faculty teach courses in an accelerated format with a hybrid of synchronous and asynchronous elements. The program is offered in a year-round cohort model.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an earned doctorate in counselor education from a CACREP-accredited program (or have a related doctoral degree and have been employed as a full-time faculty member in a counselor education program for a minimum of one full academic year before July 1, 2013).
Preferred Qualifications:
Dedicated to providing students with personalized attention befitting a small, faith-based institution. Preference may be given to those with teaching experience and/or those who are local.
Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.
Apply online below and send a letter of interest in which you (1) describe your teaching experience and (2) scholarly trajectory; and (3) discuss how the following statements would inform and shape your teaching and scholarship: our Statement of Christian Identity, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. Include a current curriculum vitae/resume and send to [email protected].
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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To apply for this position, use the button below to start or resume your application.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health177
- Youth Villages100
- Eliot Community Human Services71
- Preferred Family Healthcare71
- Centerstone70
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services2,529
- Education396
- Non-Profit & Social Services366
- Government & Public Sector114
- Technology & Software48
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health counseling jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure or associate licensure under supervision (LPC, LMHC, LCSW, or equivalent)
- Experience with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and billing
- Ability to conduct intake assessments, treatment planning, and crisis intervention
- Experience serving specific populations such as adolescents, adults with co-occurring disorders, or trauma survivors
Tips for Your Mental Health Counseling Job Search
List your licensure status clearly
Hiring managers filter by licensure before reading anything else. Put your credential abbreviation, the issuing state, and expiration date at the top of your resume, not buried in a footer. If you're pre-licensed, label it 'associate' or 'intern' with your supervisor's credential noted.
Tailor your modalities to each posting
Employers list required modalities like CBT, DBT, or EMDR as non-negotiable filters. Match your resume's clinical skills section to the exact language in each posting, since 'trauma-focused CBT' and 'TF-CBT' read differently to applicant tracking systems.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health counseling openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Address caseload capacity in your cover letter
Community mental health centers frequently ask about caseload tolerance in first-round interviews. Naming a realistic range you've managed, and the documentation system you used, signals clinical maturity before the phone screen and separates you from candidates who stay abstract.
Prepare for a live clinical skills demonstration
Many outpatient and school-based employers include a role-play or case conceptualization exercise in the second interview. Practice summarizing a presenting problem using a specific diagnostic framework out loud so your clinical reasoning sounds natural under observation, not rehearsed from a textbook.
Negotiate supervision hours, not just pay
For pre-licensed roles, the number of individual supervision hours per week and whether the employer pays the supervisor's fee directly affects how fast you reach independent licensure. Ask about this during the offer stage, since it often has more long-term value than a modest salary difference.
Mental Health Counseling Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health counselings?
The companies hiring the most mental health counselings right now include LifeStance Health, Youth Villages, and Eliot Community Human Services, with the largest share of openings in Massachusetts, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Community mental health centers and integrated healthcare networks tend to post the highest volumes year-round.
How many mental health counseling jobs are remote?
About 12% of mental health counseling openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with telehealth-only roles being most common in outpatient individual therapy and employee assistance program counseling. Crisis stabilization, school-based, and residential positions almost always require an in-person presence due to the nature of direct client care.
How do you become a mental health counseling?
You start by earning a master's degree in counseling, clinical mental health counseling, or a closely related field from an accredited program. After graduating, you accumulate supervised clinical hours under a licensed professional, the exact count of which varies by state. Once you meet your state's supervised experience requirement, you sit for a licensure exam such as the NCE or NCMHCE and apply for your independent license through your state board.
How do you get hired as a mental health counseling with little experience?
Target roles that specifically accommodate pre-licensed candidates, such as associate counselor or counselor-in-training positions at community mental health centers, which are built around providing the supervision hours you still need. Highlight any practicum or internship caseload, the populations you served, and the modalities you practiced. Agencies that bill Medicaid often hire at the associate level because the credential requirement is lower than for fully independent roles.
What does the mental health counseling interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your licensure status, availability, and caseload experience. A second interview typically involves a clinical director or lead counselor who asks you to walk through a case conceptualization or describe your approach to a specific presenting issue. Some outpatient practices and school districts add a short role-play exercise before extending an offer to assess your therapeutic style directly.
Where can I find and apply to mental health counseling jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health counseling jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your licensure level, preferred setting, and clinical specialty, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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