Entry Level Mental Health Professional Jobs
New grad mental health professional jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or supervised clinical hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like US Department of Veterans Affairs, LifeStance Health, and MultiCare Health System hiring at this level now.
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Salary: $90,000 per year (Licensed)
$80,000 per year (Intern)
Schedule: Full Time
Our staff also enjoy these benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, prescription drug and life insurance
- 401(k)
- Short and long-term disability
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- a chance to make a difference every day!
The Graceville Correctional Facility in Graceville, Florida is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Professional to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in counselling, clinical social work, or psychology, a deep understanding of mental health challenges, and a commitment to helping individuals achieve emotional and mental well-being. This position involves offering individual and group counseling, conducting assessments, and developing treatment plans tailored to the needs of our residents.
Essential responsibilities:
- Develop and implement treatment and therapeutic programs for assigned clients.
- Assume independent clinical responsibility for all clients including the application of crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
- Conduct diagnosis and evaluation tests for clients to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of clients.
- Provide direct casework services and individual and group counseling to clients.
- Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding treatment plans; make case presentations; and assist administrative and medical staff in development of statistical reports on assigned clients.
- Maintain and monitor confidentiality of clients and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of clients to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
- Screen requests for non-medical records and appropriately approve or disapprove responses following policy and procedures.
- Attend seminars, workshops, conferences, and so forth, as required.
- Maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification; perform CPR in emergencies.
- Serve in rotation with other mental health providers to provide after-hours and weekend client care, if required, to include accepting on-call rotation.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
- Maintain accountability of clients and property; adhere to safety practices.
Qualifications: Master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, clinical social work, counseling or psychology required. Current Florida practice license or less than one (1) year of completion of licensure required. Two (2) years previous work experience preferred. Current CPR certification is required. Valid driver’s license in the state of Florida
with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
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Entry Level Mental Health Professional Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level mental health professional job?
Entry level mental health professional employers look for a relevant degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, plus supervised clinical or internship hours. Candidates who can show documented client contact hours, familiarity with evidence-based practices like CBT, and any licensure-track progress stand out. A strong practicum experience or a recommendation from a clinical supervisor often carries more weight than GPA alone at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level mental health professionals?
Companies hiring entry level mental health professionals right now include US Department of Veterans Affairs, LifeStance Health, and MultiCare Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of community mental health centers, behavioral health networks, nonprofit agencies, and outpatient group practices that build their clinical staff from new graduates.
Are there remote entry level mental health professional jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor in-person or hybrid settings given the hands-on nature of clinical work. About 21% of entry level mental health professional openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with telehealth platforms and virtual behavioral health providers leading remote hiring at this experience level.
Are these new grad mental health professional jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior mental health professional roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicum hours in place of full-time work history, or explicitly invites candidates who are working toward licensure. Many postings also consider a strong portfolio of supervised case experience as a substitute for years on the job.
Which industries hire the most entry level mental health professionals?
Entry Level mental health professional roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Staffing & Recruiting, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on a steady pipeline of new graduates to staff community programs, outpatient clinics, and behavioral health initiatives that require licensure-eligible clinicians rather than fully licensed practitioners.