Entry Level Mental Health Specialist Jobs

New grad mental health specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a practicum placement can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like WVU Medicine, Eliot Community Human Services, and UPMC hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top stateWest Virginia
Top employerWVU Medicine
Top cityMorgantown, WV
Work type71% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Mental Health Specialist
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Mental Health Specialist
Carbon Health
California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$97k/yr
Remote (US)
Other
1,001-5,000

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Mental Health Specialist
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Mental Health Specialist
Eliot Community Human Services
Greater Boston
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$20.50 - $20.50/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Mental Health Specialist
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Mental Health Specialist
Eliot Community Human Services
Wakefield, Massachusetts
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$20.50 - $20.50/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Mental Health Safety Specialist (casual) - UPMC McKeesport
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Mental Health Safety Specialist (casual) - UPMC McKeesport
UPMC
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$19 - $28/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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School Based Mental Health Specialist
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School Based Mental Health Specialist
Clinica Family Health & Wellness
Boulder, Colorado
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Hybrid
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Entry Level Mental Health Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

WVU Medicine2 open roles
Eliot Community Human Services2 open roles
UPMC1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education
  • Government & Public Sector

Entry Level Mental Health Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level mental health specialist job?

Employers at this level look for candidates with a relevant degree in psychology, counseling, or social work, plus hands-on experience from a practicum, internship, or volunteer crisis line work. Certification in first aid or Mental Health First Aid strengthens your application. Tailoring your resume to highlight client-facing hours, assessment skills, and any supervised clinical experience gives you a clear edge over candidates with coursework alone.

Which companies hire entry level mental health specialists?

Companies hiring entry level mental health specialists right now include WVU Medicine, Eliot Community Human Services, and UPMC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of community mental health centers, behavioral health nonprofits, hospital systems, and school districts, many of which actively recruit new graduates into supervised roles.

Are there remote entry level mental health specialist jobs?

Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles make up the majority at this stage. About 29% of entry level mental health specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, concentrated in telehealth platforms and crisis support services where client sessions are conducted entirely by video or phone.

Are these new grad mental health specialist jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior mental health specialist roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or practicums toward the requirement, or asks for a portfolio of supervised client work rather than independent clinical hours. These roles are specifically designed for candidates starting out.

Which industries hire the most entry level mental health specialists?

Entry Level mental health specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high caseload environments, rely on supervised staff to extend clinical capacity, and maintain steady demand for intake, assessment, and case coordination support.