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, Telecommunications, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Ultra Health, LifeStance Health, and RHA Health Services hiring at this level now.
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The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides therapy for individuals experiencing mental health disorders consistent with diagnoses listed in the most current DSM. Services may be provided in the main clinic and the school branch office in context of individual, couples, group or family interactions based on the assessment of patient needs. Generally services are by appointment but emergency triaging and disposition is provided as necessary. The therapist adheres to the highest standard of ethical behavior and patient confidentiality. During the course of treatment planning and coordination, the therapist may interact with one or more community agencies, law enforcement organization, and other health care professionals. Maintenance of patient records including timely and accurate documentation of all services rendered is required. Participation in clinical collaboration is mandated by state administrative rule.
Education Required: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required. Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Wisconsin is required. Additional certification or training in substance use disorder treatment is preferred.
Related Years of Experience Required: Completion of 3,000 hours post graduate degree in supervised clinical services and certified/licensed in the state of Wisconsin required.
- Completion of 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in direct psychotherapeutic services to individual, families, couples and groups. Training and experience in substance use disorder treatment is preferred.
- Capable of working 8 plus consecutive hours, demonstrate ability to function under stress and rapidly changing conditions. Demonstrates the ability to perform triaging and crisis intervention.
Credential/Licensure Required: LCSW, LPC or LMFT required, Driver's license, BLS.
Shift: Working 20 hours a week, Monday- Friday.
clinician
Education
Required- High School or better
- Masters or better in Social Work
- General Education Diploma or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- LIC CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKR
- CERT BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The Licensed Mental Health Professional provides therapy for individuals experiencing mental health disorders consistent with diagnoses listed in the most current DSM. Services may be provided in the main clinic and the school branch office in context of individual, couples, group or family interactions based on the assessment of patient needs. Generally services are by appointment but emergency triaging and disposition is provided as necessary. The therapist adheres to the highest standard of ethical behavior and patient confidentiality. During the course of treatment planning and coordination, the therapist may interact with one or more community agencies, law enforcement organization, and other health care professionals. Maintenance of patient records including timely and accurate documentation of all services rendered is required. Participation in clinical collaboration is mandated by state administrative rule.
Education Required: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy is required. Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in the state of Wisconsin is required. Additional certification or training in substance use disorder treatment is preferred.
Related Years of Experience Required: Completion of 3,000 hours post graduate degree in supervised clinical services and certified/licensed in the state of Wisconsin required.
- Completion of 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience in direct psychotherapeutic services to individual, families, couples and groups. Training and experience in substance use disorder treatment is preferred.
- Capable of working 8 plus consecutive hours, demonstrate ability to function under stress and rapidly changing conditions. Demonstrates the ability to perform triaging and crisis intervention.
Credential/Licensure Required: LCSW, LPC or LMFT required, Driver's license, BLS.
Shift: Working 20 hours a week, Monday- Friday.
clinician
Education
Required- High School or better
- Masters or better in Social Work
- General Education Diploma or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- LIC CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKR
- CERT BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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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 Ultra Health, LifeStance Health, and RHA Health Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 23% of entry level mental health professional openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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, Telecommunications, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.