Mid Level Mental Health Counseling Jobs
Mid level mental health counseling jobs go to clinicians ready to carry a full caseload independently, take ownership of treatment planning, and guide newer staff without close supervision. Openings are spread across in-person, hybrid, and remote settings in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Agriculture & Farming, with employers like Keiser University, Yale University, and Mercy University hiring at this level now.
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Th 5:30PM-8:15PM | ONLINE SYNCHRONOUS | 01/14/2027 – 04/22/2027
Office hours are required.
This course offers career counseling to graduate art therapy students.
About The College of Visual and Performing Arts
The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University is committed to the education of cultural leaders who will engage and inspire audiences through performance, visual art, design, scholarship, and commentary. We provide the tools for self-discovery and risk-taking in an environment that thrives on critical thought and action. To learn more about the college, our distinguished faculty, and our program, please visit our websites at www.syr.edu, www.vpa.syr.edu.
- Must have a minimum of a master’s degree in art therapy.
- Must hold current national certification in the field of art therapy by an organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
- Must have at least 5 years of clinical experience in art therapy.
- Candidates with current (within the last 5 years) clinical experience in the field of art therapy preferred.
- Prior college-level teaching experience
- Three or more years of experience in the field of art therapy.
- Experience with online teaching and learning is preferred.
- Experience with a variety of online learning tools is preferred.
- Knowledge of CAAHEP educational standards is desirable.
- Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
- Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
- Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
- Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
- Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or to obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
- Submitting completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to University regulations.
- Grading student assignments and exams in timely manner.
- Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
- Building a positive rapport with students and other faculty.
- PC or Macintosh computer with speakers or headphones and a webcam
- Microsoft Office or OpenOffice
- Internet access
- Broadband (Cable, DSL, or FiOS)
- A supported web browser
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
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Who's Hiring
- Keiser University2
- Yale University1

- Mercy University1
- Merrimack College1
- NYU Langone Health1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education16
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Agriculture & Farming1
- Media & Entertainment1
Mid Level Mental Health Counseling Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level mental health counseling job?
Position yourself around independent clinical practice, not just hours logged. Highlight your licensure status, the populations you have treated without close supervision, and any specialized modalities you have applied consistently. Applications stand out when they show measurable outcomes, such as caseload size managed, treatment completion rates, or program contributions, paired with evidence that you can work with minimal oversight and support colleagues.
Which companies hire mid level mental health counselings?
Companies hiring mid level mental health counselings right now include Keiser University, Yale University, and Mercy University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Employers at this level range from community mental health centers and hospital systems to private group practices and telehealth platforms, all of which typically look for clinicians who are fully licensed or license-eligible and ready to carry an independent caseload.
Are there remote mid level mental health counseling jobs?
Yes, telehealth has made remote work a genuine and growing option for mid level clinicians. About 11% of mid level mental health counseling openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting strong demand from telehealth providers and group practices that have built virtual service lines. Most remote roles still require licensure in the state where clients are located, so multi-state licensure or compact participation strengthens your options considerably.
How do I move up to a mid level mental health counseling role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on accumulating supervised hours toward full licensure, deepening competence with a specific population or modality, and progressively taking on cases with less direct oversight. Clinicians who advance fastest tend to seek out complex cases, ask for feedback on their clinical reasoning, and volunteer for responsibilities like group facilitation or intake coordination that demonstrate readiness for greater autonomy.
Which industries hire the most mid level mental health counselings?
Mid Level mental health counseling roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume service environments that depend on experienced clinicians who can manage caseloads independently, maintain documentation standards, and contribute to care coordination without requiring close managerial oversight on every case.