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Inova Center for Personal Health is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Technician Coordinator to join the team. This role will be full-time three-12 hour shifts (Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
This is an administrative role and is NOT patient-facing.
Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave and more.
Mental Health Technician Coordinator Job Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support by answering phones, transcribing orders and maintaining charts.
- Communicate abnormal values and clinical changes to the appropriate staff member within 15 minutes.
- Answer and screens telephone calls while providing appropriate information or referring to other staff members.
- Schedules for appointments in automated scheduling system. Make copies, sends/receives faxes and opens/distribute mail. Reinforces transition/discharge teaching and home care skills.
Minimum Qualifications: .
- Education: High School
- Experience: One-year relevant experience
- Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association. Upon start
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mental health experience
- Hospital or clinic work
- Administrative
Inova Center for Personal Health is looking for a dedicated Mental Health Technician Coordinator to join the team. This role will be full-time three-12 hour shifts (Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) 7:30 am – 8:00 pm
This is an administrative role and is NOT patient-facing.
Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave and more.
Mental Health Technician Coordinator Job Responsibilities:
- Provides administrative support by answering phones, transcribing orders and maintaining charts.
- Communicate abnormal values and clinical changes to the appropriate staff member within 15 minutes.
- Answer and screens telephone calls while providing appropriate information or referring to other staff members.
- Schedules for appointments in automated scheduling system. Make copies, sends/receives faxes and opens/distribute mail. Reinforces transition/discharge teaching and home care skills.
Minimum Qualifications: .
- Education: High School
- Experience: One-year relevant experience
- Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association. Upon start
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mental health experience
- Hospital or clinic work
- Administrative
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Who's Hiring
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- US Department of Veterans Affairs158
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health jobs.
- Relevant state licensure or eligibility for licensure (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Experience with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and billing
- Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Experience completing risk assessments and safety planning for clients in crisis
Tips for Your Mental Health Job Search
List every licensure on your resume
Spell out your credentials in full on first use, then abbreviate: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and so on. Employers use automated filters that screen for exact acronyms, so missing either form costs you interviews.
Tailor your resume to the population served
A behavioral health resume for a children's outpatient clinic reads differently than one for a veterans' inpatient program. Lead each bullet with the specific population, presenting concern, and modality you used, not just the setting or job title.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by your supervision status
If you're pre-licensed and need supervision hours, filter specifically for roles that explicitly offer clinical supervision toward licensure. Accepting a position that doesn't provide it delays your credential by months and changes your compensation ceiling.
Prepare a case conceptualization for your interview
Most mental health interviews include a clinical vignette or live case presentation. Practice articulating your diagnostic reasoning, treatment modality choice, and risk assessment approach out loud before the interview, not just in your head.
Negotiate for supervision hours, not just salary
For pre-licensed roles, the number of weekly individual and group supervision hours is a real compensation component. Ask specifically how many hours are provided, who the supervisor is, and whether it counts toward your state's licensure requirement before you accept.
Mental Health Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental healths?
LiveWell Homecare Agency, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and LifeStance Health are hiring the most mental healths right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially active at community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and school-based behavioral health programs.
How many mental health jobs are remote?
About 47% of mental health openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with telehealth-delivered outpatient therapy and care coordination roles making up the largest share. In-person roles remain the norm for crisis services, inpatient units, residential programs, and any position requiring direct physical assessment of clients.
How do you become a mental health professional?
You typically complete a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, then earn a master's degree in counseling, clinical social work, or marriage and family therapy. After graduation, you accumulate supervised clinical hours required by your state, pass the relevant licensing exam, and apply for your state license before practicing independently.
Can you get a mental health job with little or no clinical experience?
Yes, entry points exist for candidates with limited direct clinical hours. Case manager, mental health technician, crisis line counselor, and community health worker roles often accept candidates who are pre-licensed or early in their careers. Highlighting any practicum placements, volunteer crisis work, or peer support experience strengthens your application significantly for these roles.
What does the mental health interview process look like?
Most mental health interviews include a phone screen with HR, followed by a clinical interview with a supervisor or department lead that involves a case vignette or scenario-based questions testing your diagnostic reasoning and crisis response knowledge. Some employers also ask for a writing sample, a documentation exercise, or references from clinical supervisors before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to mental health jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your licensure level, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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