Mental Health Counselor Jobs
Mental Health Counselor jobs are open across community health centers, private practices, hospitals, schools, and telehealth companies, from entry-level associate roles to licensed clinical supervisors, with specializations in trauma, substance use, and child and adolescent counseling. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Brookfield Counseling, an office of Southbury Counseling, is seeking compassionate , energetic, and empathetic applicants for this fee for service/part-time/full-time position as a mental health counselor. Our office is looking for clinicians interested in working with individuals across the lifespan and in helping out the community. Clinicians in the office provide individual, couples, and family counseling and utilize frameworks such as CBT and DBT to meet client stated goals. Those with backgrounds working in outpatient, residential, psychiatric, group home, and school settings are encouraged to apply as we view the skillsets from these areas as useful in working with the clients we see in the office. We also encourage newly graduated applicants seeking experience who are able to bring what they learned from graduate school and internships to the table. We are actively seeking LPCAs, LPCs, LADCs, LCSW, and LMSWs for this position.
Clinical supervision will be provided for LMSWs/LPCAs/LADCs in order to aid in the licensure process and this is done on a weekly basis. Early on, in-person will be required daily but once you have a caseload you can organize it in such a way that you can see your telehealth clients all on certain days of the week and be in office on other days of the week. If employed full-time, provisionally licensed counselors are required to work three evenings. If full-time and fully licensed, the position requires 2 evenings. *Providers interested in fee for service can start shortly after interview and acceptance process and will be provided case load.*
Benefits for this position are two weeks PTO/1 week sick time, dental, health, vision, life insurance, 401k match. Additionally, training opportunities are provided to employees to learn modalities/interventions that can be utilized in session such as DBT, ERP, and EMDR. We encourage ongoing clinical growth in the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have active LADC, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LPCA licensure?
- Do you have licensure to practice within the state of Connecticut?
Work Location: In person
Brookfield Counseling, an office of Southbury Counseling, is seeking compassionate , energetic, and empathetic applicants for this fee for service/part-time/full-time position as a mental health counselor. Our office is looking for clinicians interested in working with individuals across the lifespan and in helping out the community. Clinicians in the office provide individual, couples, and family counseling and utilize frameworks such as CBT and DBT to meet client stated goals. Those with backgrounds working in outpatient, residential, psychiatric, group home, and school settings are encouraged to apply as we view the skillsets from these areas as useful in working with the clients we see in the office. We also encourage newly graduated applicants seeking experience who are able to bring what they learned from graduate school and internships to the table. We are actively seeking LPCAs, LPCs, LADCs, LCSW, and LMSWs for this position.
Clinical supervision will be provided for LMSWs/LPCAs/LADCs in order to aid in the licensure process and this is done on a weekly basis. Early on, in-person will be required daily but once you have a caseload you can organize it in such a way that you can see your telehealth clients all on certain days of the week and be in office on other days of the week. If employed full-time, provisionally licensed counselors are required to work three evenings. If full-time and fully licensed, the position requires 2 evenings. *Providers interested in fee for service can start shortly after interview and acceptance process and will be provided case load.*
Benefits for this position are two weeks PTO/1 week sick time, dental, health, vision, life insurance, 401k match. Additionally, training opportunities are provided to employees to learn modalities/interventions that can be utilized in session such as DBT, ERP, and EMDR. We encourage ongoing clinical growth in the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have active LADC, LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or LPCA licensure?
- Do you have licensure to practice within the state of Connecticut?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- OptiMindHealth51
- Vinfen31
- Telecare Corporation23
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- Healthcare & Medical Services16
- Education5
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Non-Profit & Social Services3
- Science & Research2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure or eligibility for licensure (LPC, LMHC, LCPC, or state equivalent)
- Experience with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and billing
- Crisis intervention skills and experience conducting suicide risk assessments
- Ability to maintain a full caseload and meet productivity requirements set by the employer
Tips for Your Mental Health Counselor Job Search
List your licensure status clearly upfront
Employers screen fast on licensure, so put your credential line at the top of your resume: state, license type, license number, and expiration date. If you're pre-licensed or working toward full licensure, say that explicitly so you don't get filtered out incorrectly.
Tailor your resume to the population served
A resume for a community mental health center role should emphasize crisis intervention and case management. One for a private group practice should highlight clinical specializations and EHR proficiency. Hiring managers read population fit before they read anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health counselor 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 supervision availability
If you need supervised hours toward full licensure, only pursue roles that explicitly offer clinical supervision. Ask about supervisor credentials, caseload ratios, and whether supervision hours are documented in a format your state licensing board accepts.
Prepare a brief clinical philosophy statement
Most mental health counselor interviews include a question about your theoretical orientation. Have a two to three sentence answer ready that names your primary modality, explains why you use it, and connects it to the population the employer serves. Vague answers cost candidates offers.
Negotiate caseload size, not just salary
In mental health counseling, caseload size directly affects burnout and documentation time. Before accepting an offer, ask how many active clients you're expected to carry and what the average session documentation turnaround time is. Both are negotiable at many organizations.
Mental Health Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health counselors?
The companies hiring the most mental health counselors right now include OptiMindHealth, Vinfen, and Telecare Corporation, with the largest share of openings in New York, Massachusetts, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strong across community behavioral health organizations, telehealth platforms, and hospital-based outpatient programs.
How many mental health counselor jobs are remote?
About 46% of mental health counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by role type. Telehealth-focused positions and certain administrative or care coordination roles within behavioral health organizations tend to have the highest share of remote work options compared to in-person clinical or school-based roles.
How do you become a mental health counselor?
You earn a master's degree in counseling or a closely related clinical field, complete the required supervised clinical hours your state mandates, pass your state's licensure exam, and apply for your license. Requirements differ by state, so confirm the exact supervised hour total and approved exam for your state's licensing board before you begin your supervised experience.
Can you get hired as a mental health counselor with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire associate or pre-licensed counselors who are working toward full licensure, particularly in community mental health centers, nonprofits, and group practices that offer built-in supervision. Highlighting your practicum and internship populations, your theoretical orientation, and any crisis training you completed during your graduate program will strengthen an entry-level application significantly.
What does the mental health counselor interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screen with HR or a recruiter, followed by a clinical interview with the supervisor or clinical director where you discuss your theoretical orientation, case conceptualization approach, and experience with the target population. Some employers add a scenario-based question about a crisis situation or ask you to walk through how you handle documentation and caseload management.
Where can I find and apply to mental health counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your licensure status, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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