Mental Health Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Mental health jobs in Los Angeles are in strong demand, concentrated in Koreatown, Westlake, and the Westside across community health centers, hospital systems, county agencies, and private group practices. Outpatient therapy, case management, and crisis intervention roles see the highest volume. Employers hiring right now include Exodus Recovery, Kaiser Permanente, and Ascend Telemedicine. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles422+
Top employerExodus Recovery
Work type54% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree
Companies hiring20

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Enki Health Services, Inc.
Mental Health Team Unit Supervisor
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Enki Health Services, Inc.
New 22h ago
Mental Health Team Unit Supervisor
Enki Health Services, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$80k - $110k/yr
Doctoral degree in psychology
201-500

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Children's Institute, Inc.
Per Diem Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS)
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Children's Institute, Inc.
New 23h ago
Per Diem Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist (MHRS)
Children's Institute, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$26.75 - $32.1/hr
Bachelor's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Enki Health Services, Inc.
Mental Health Therapist
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Enki Health Services, Inc.
Added 1d ago
Mental Health Therapist
Enki Health Services, Inc.
Los Angeles, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$66k - $90k/yr
Master's degree
201-500

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Daybreak Health
Remote Mental Health Therapist – LCSW/LPCC/LMFT/LP (1099, California)
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Daybreak Health
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Remote Mental Health Therapist – LCSW/LPCC/LMFT/LP (1099, California)
Daybreak Health
Los Angeles, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Remote (US)

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Ascend Telemedicine
Independent Mental Health Therapist- California, Remote
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Ascend Telemedicine
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Independent Mental Health Therapist- California, Remote
Ascend Telemedicine
Los Angeles, California
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$95k - $105k/yr
Remote (US)
EMDR Certification
51-200

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Mental Health Job Market in Los Angeles

Who's Hiring

  • Exodus Recovery
    Exodus Recovery65
  • Kaiser Permanente
    Kaiser Permanente32
  • Ascend Telemedicine
    Ascend Telemedicine32
  • Enki Health Services
    Enki Health Services32
  • UCLA Health
    UCLA Health16

Mental Health Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mental health job in Los Angeles?

Focus your search on Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health, federally qualified health centers, and the large nonprofit behavioral health networks concentrated in South LA, the San Fernando Valley, and East LA. County positions reward bilingual Spanish or Armenian fluency, and many community clinics prioritize candidates with lived experience in the communities they serve. Applying directly through county job portals and nonprofit career pages often moves faster than national boards.

Which companies hire mental healths in Los Angeles?

Companies currently hiring mental healths in Los Angeles include Exodus Recovery, Kaiser Permanente, and Ascend Telemedicine, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market is shaped by a mix of large public-sector employers, hospital-affiliated outpatient programs, and independent group practices spread across neighborhoods from Long Beach to the San Gabriel Valley.

Are there remote mental health jobs in Los Angeles?

Yes, though it depends heavily on the role: telehealth therapy and care coordination positions have strong remote options, while crisis intervention, residential, and school-based roles are almost entirely on-site. About 46% of mental health openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the highest share in outpatient counseling and utilization review. Managed care organizations and telehealth platforms based in the LA area tend to post the most fully remote positions.

How can I get a mental health job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a community health worker or peer support specialist role with Los Angeles County or one of its contracted nonprofit partners, which often hire candidates without graduate degrees. Organizations in Skid Row, Boyle Heights, and the Antelope Valley regularly bring on entry-level case aides and mental health assistants. Volunteering with a crisis hotline or completing an LA County-contracted internship builds the local referral network that most clinical jobs require.

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