Mental Health Therapist Jobs
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The Mental Health Therapist Works under the supervision of the Clinical Director and respective counselor supervisor. The primary job function of the Individual and Family Therapist is to conduct individual, group, and family therapies, coordinating various types of clinical mental health activities. Counselor will be performing various diagnostic and assessment procedures, based on qualifications and abilities. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Conducts daily individual, group and/or family counseling sessions with clients.
- Performs various Diagnostic and Assessment and Treatment Planning procedures (based on qualifications and abilities), in accordance with ODMH/ODADAS/CARF standards.
- Coordinates various clinical activities.
- Assists in monitoring care to ensure conduct is in compliance at all times, with agency policies. Shall make necessary reports to counselor supervisor and/or Clinical Director, when necessary, in regard to any aspect of staff treatment of clients.
- Attends regularly scheduled executive committee meetings.
- Attends treatment staffing with prepared report that accurately represents client’s response to treatment.
- Serves on various committees for purposes of Quality Assurance. Maybe asked to serve as Chairperson of select committees, at direction of Leadership and Clinical Director.
- Conducts in-service training as assigned.
- Maintains contact with family members/guardians, referral sources, and authorized outside sources, as necessary, in regards to various issues regarding client treatment activities/progress.
- Maintains documentation relative to caseload and program function.
- Meets, as directed, with representatives from outside agencies (local Mental Health Boards, potential referral sources, state agencies) for marketing, survey/audit, or informational purposes, as required by position.
- Adequate knowledge and ability to navigate EHR (Electronic Health Record) system.
- Assume additional duties as assigned by Clinical Director or Counseling Supervisor.
- Required Licensure: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
- Experience: Experience working with adolescents, teens and adults with an MH diagnosis, or MH work history is preferred.
- Interpersonal Skills: Interact in a pleasant and professional manner with other employees, physicians, providers, patients, and patient’s families to promote a team effort through cooperation and respect for fellow employees.
- Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Organizational skills, writing, speaking clearly, answering telephone, fine dexterity, handling, and gripping.
- Age-Specific Care Criteria: The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.
- Supervision: This position has no supervisory function.
- Proven competency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Adaptability in a challenging and dynamic environment; understand and work well in a matrixed organizational structure required.
- Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers and satisfactory criminal background check.
- Satisfactory drug screen
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- Excellent growth and development opportunities
Here is what you can expect from us:
Mahajan Therapeutics is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
** Sign on bonus offered for eligible applicants and offered for a limited time. **
The Mental Health Therapist Works under the supervision of the Clinical Director and respective counselor supervisor. The primary job function of the Individual and Family Therapist is to conduct individual, group, and family therapies, coordinating various types of clinical mental health activities. Counselor will be performing various diagnostic and assessment procedures, based on qualifications and abilities. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Conducts daily individual, group and/or family counseling sessions with clients.
- Performs various Diagnostic and Assessment and Treatment Planning procedures (based on qualifications and abilities), in accordance with ODMH/ODADAS/CARF standards.
- Coordinates various clinical activities.
- Assists in monitoring care to ensure conduct is in compliance at all times, with agency policies. Shall make necessary reports to counselor supervisor and/or Clinical Director, when necessary, in regard to any aspect of staff treatment of clients.
- Attends regularly scheduled executive committee meetings.
- Attends treatment staffing with prepared report that accurately represents client’s response to treatment.
- Serves on various committees for purposes of Quality Assurance. Maybe asked to serve as Chairperson of select committees, at direction of Leadership and Clinical Director.
- Conducts in-service training as assigned.
- Maintains contact with family members/guardians, referral sources, and authorized outside sources, as necessary, in regards to various issues regarding client treatment activities/progress.
- Maintains documentation relative to caseload and program function.
- Meets, as directed, with representatives from outside agencies (local Mental Health Boards, potential referral sources, state agencies) for marketing, survey/audit, or informational purposes, as required by position.
- Adequate knowledge and ability to navigate EHR (Electronic Health Record) system.
- Assume additional duties as assigned by Clinical Director or Counseling Supervisor.
- Required Licensure: LSW, LISW, LPC, or LPCC
- Experience: Experience working with adolescents, teens and adults with an MH diagnosis, or MH work history is preferred.
- Interpersonal Skills: Interact in a pleasant and professional manner with other employees, physicians, providers, patients, and patient’s families to promote a team effort through cooperation and respect for fellow employees.
- Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Organizational skills, writing, speaking clearly, answering telephone, fine dexterity, handling, and gripping.
- Age-Specific Care Criteria: The employee must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures.
- Supervision: This position has no supervisory function.
- Proven competency with MS Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
- Adaptability in a challenging and dynamic environment; understand and work well in a matrixed organizational structure required.
- Satisfactory references from employers and/or professional peers and satisfactory criminal background check.
- Satisfactory drug screen
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
- Generous paid time off accrual
- Excellent growth and development opportunities
Here is what you can expect from us:
Mahajan Therapeutics is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC, or associate licensure with supervision
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused therapy
- Experience completing clinical documentation and treatment plans in an EHR system
- Ability to conduct intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and safety risk assessments
- Knowledge of HIPAA requirements and mandatory reporting obligations for the practice setting
Tips for Your Mental Health Therapist Job Search
List every licensure acronym clearly
Employers filter resumes by credential codes like LCSW, LPC, LMFT, and LMHC. Spell out each license in full once, then repeat the abbreviation throughout your resume so applicant tracking systems catch every variation they screen for.
Tailor your resume to the population served
A posting for a children's trauma clinic and one for a community crisis center call for different clinical highlights. Lead with the client populations, presenting concerns, and modalities most relevant to each specific role, not a single generic summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Address supervision status in your cover letter
If you're pre-licensed or still accruing hours toward full licensure, name your supervisor arrangement and your expected completion date upfront. Employers hiring associate-level therapists need to plan supervision capacity, so proactively answering that question removes a common screening objection.
Prepare a case conceptualization example for interviews
Many mental health therapist interviews include a clinical vignette or ask you to walk through a real case. Practice describing your assessment approach, the modality you selected, how you measured progress, and how you handled a rupture or plateau in treatment.
Negotiate caseload size, not just pay
Full-time mental health therapist roles vary widely in expected caseloads, documentation hours, and on-call requirements. Before accepting an offer, ask about average weekly sessions, documentation turnaround expectations, and whether the role includes administrative or group therapy time.
Mental Health Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health therapists?
The companies hiring the most mental health therapists right now include LiveWell Homecare Agency, LifeStance Health, and CVS Health, with the largest share of openings in California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is particularly active in community mental health organizations, telehealth platforms, and integrated health systems.
How many mental health therapist jobs are remote?
About 66% of mental health therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the lasting expansion of telehealth following its widespread adoption in recent years. Telehealth-only roles and outpatient therapy positions tend to have the highest rates of remote availability, while intensive outpatient, crisis, and school-based roles are almost always in person.
How do you become a mental health therapist?
Becoming a mental health therapist starts with completing a master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a related clinical field. After graduation, you accrue supervised clinical hours, the required amount of which varies by state and license type. Once your hours are complete, you pass a licensure exam specific to your credential, then apply for your state license. Some states require additional continuing education before granting full independent practice status.
Can you get hired as a mental health therapist without much experience?
Yes, many employers hire therapists at the associate or pre-licensed level and provide the supervision needed to complete licensure hours. Community mental health centers, nonprofit agencies, and group practices often build entry-level positions into their staffing model specifically to develop early-career clinicians. Highlighting your practicum and internship populations, your theoretical orientation, and your readiness to engage in supervision strengthens your application when your post-graduation experience is limited.
What does the mental health therapist interview process look like?
Most mental health therapist interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your licensure status, availability, and general clinical background. A second round typically involves a hiring manager or clinical director asking in-depth questions about your therapeutic approach, how you handle crises, and your documentation practices. Some employers include a clinical vignette exercise or ask you to describe a challenging case. Final steps often involve a brief meeting with the team or a review of credentialing paperwork.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license type, preferred population, and location or remote preference, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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