Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Rhode Island
Mental Health Counselor jobs in Rhode Island are in strong and steady demand, with openings concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital outpatient programs, and substance use treatment settings at experience levels from entry-level clinician to clinical director. Providence, Woonsocket, and Cranston anchor the largest share of hiring, with established employers like Butler Hospital, Lifespan, and Community Care Alliance maintaining consistent openings. The most in-demand specializations right now are substance use counseling, trauma-informed care, and school-based mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage and individual/group counseling.
- Initiate and provide family counseling services.
- Provide clinical services to all patients on caseload and assist when needed with other patients as assigned .
- Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings.
- Ensure that all documentation necessary meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC’s documentation policy guidelines.
- Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
- Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
- Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC’s policy and procedures.
- Demonstate dependability and adaptability.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
- Abide by the standards of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2.
- Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
- Intervenes in crisis to deescalates situation and resolves crises, using events as entries into therapeutic processes for patients.
- Diagnose substance use disorder and/or other co-occurring psychiatric disorders within scope of practice.
- Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences required (social work, counseling or psychology).
- Unrestricted license to practice in the State of employment LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a behavioral healthcare field.
- Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing.
- Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
- Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
- Counseling experience with adults.
- Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participates in meetings.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft & Google Products
AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws
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Certifications and Licenses:
Unrestricted license to practice in the State of employment: LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide intervention, assessments, treatment planning, triage and individual/group counseling.
- Initiate and provide family counseling services.
- Provide clinical services to all patients on caseload and assist when needed with other patients as assigned .
- Participate in weekly treatment team meeting and program staff meetings.
- Ensure that all documentation necessary meet contract, licensure, accreditation and standards for services in a timely manner following the AAC’s documentation policy guidelines.
- Communicate efficiently with other departments to ensure the best care for patient.
- Provide clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult population.
- Understand and abide by State Department standards, facility accreditation, AAC’s policy and procedures.
- Demonstate dependability and adaptability.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and company information.
- Abide by the standards of HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2.
- Assists in monitoring and managing patient community as a therapeutic milieu.
- Intervenes in crisis to deescalates situation and resolves crises, using events as entries into therapeutic processes for patients.
- Diagnose substance use disorder and/or other co-occurring psychiatric disorders within scope of practice.
- Master’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences required (social work, counseling or psychology).
- Unrestricted license to practice in the State of employment LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a behavioral healthcare field.
- Experience working with substance abuse, addictions, mental health, cognitive behavior treatment and motivational interviewing.
- Knowledge of utilizing electronic health record software and documentation.
- Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
- Counseling experience with adults.
- Ability to read, write and interpret written information, type documentation, present information to groups and participates in meetings.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft & Google Products
AAC is committed to principles of equal opportunities for all employees. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with State and Federal disability discrimination laws
Prolonged sitting at a desk
Certifications and Licenses:
Unrestricted license to practice in the State of employment: LICSW, LMHC, or LMFT.
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What Rhode Island Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health counselor jobs across Rhode Island.
- Active Rhode Island Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) credential or eligibility for licensure
- Master's degree in counseling, clinical mental health, or a closely related field
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Ability to complete required background checks per Rhode Island DCYF or BHDDH guidelines
Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health counselor in Rhode Island?
You become a licensed mental health counselor in Rhode Island by earning a master's degree in counseling or a related clinical field, then applying to the Rhode Island Department of Health's Board of Mental Health Counselors for licensure as an LMHC. Licensure requires completing the required supervised clinical hours and passing the National Counselor Examination or an approved equivalent. Most employers in Rhode Island require full licensure or active license candidacy before hiring.
Which companies hire mental health counselors in Rhode Island?
Companies currently hiring mental health counselors in Rhode Island include LifeStance Health and American Addiction Centers, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Rhode Island's network of federally qualified health centers and community behavioral health organizations also represents a reliable and ongoing source of openings across the state.
Which Rhode Island cities have the most mental health counselor jobs?
Cranston, Greenville, and South Kingstown have the most mental health counselor openings in Rhode Island. Providence drives the largest share of hiring as the state's primary metro, home to major health systems and community behavioral health agencies, while surrounding cities like Woonsocket and Cranston reflect the concentration of county-level mental health clinics and substance use treatment programs serving those communities.
Are there remote mental health counselor jobs in Rhode Island?
Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since the role often involves in-person assessment, crisis intervention, and group facilitation. About 100% of mental health counselor openings tied to Rhode Island are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Telehealth counseling positions, particularly those focused on individual outpatient therapy, represent the segment of the role most frequently offered in a fully remote format.
How can I get hired as a mental health counselor in Rhode Island with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a counselor-in-training or clinical intern role at one of Rhode Island's community mental health centers, such as those affiliated with the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals network. Roles like case manager, behavioral health technician, or mental health specialist at organizations such as Thrive Behavioral Health or Providence Center often serve as practical stepping stones. Holding your LMHC candidacy status through the Rhode Island Department of Health gives hiring managers confidence in early-career applicants.
Where can I find and apply to mental health counselor jobs in Rhode Island?
You can find and apply to mental health counselor jobs in Rhode Island on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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