Mid Level Mental Health Therapist Jobs
Mid level mental health therapist jobs belong to clinicians ready to carry a full caseload independently, develop specialized treatment approaches, and guide less experienced colleagues without constant supervision. Openings run across Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, with employers like Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Mosaic Life Care, and Cgh Medical Center hiring at this level now.
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The Inova Behavioral Health Services Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is looking for a dedication Behavioral Health Therapist 4 to join the team on a PRN basis. This program can help people who are stepping down from inpatient care, providing structure and encouragement as individuals re-enter their family and community environments. This program can also be step up from outpatient care, with the goal of helping people avoid inpatient psychiatric admission. This role will be PRN day shift from Monday – Friday. Our program is facilitated 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This program is in Fairfax, VA, near Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.
Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave and more .
The Behavioral Health Therapist 4 serves as clinical expert providing a range of therapeutic services, psychoeducational programming and behavioral interventions to assist the client in achieving progress towards the goals and objectives of individualized treatment plans. Assesses and diagnoses mental health and/or substance use disorders through a bio/psycho/social department specific and evidenced based assessment identifying patient and family goals/needs. Serves as a clinical leader by providing clinical supervision to team members seeking licensure as well as supervision/mentoring of graduate students during clinical internships.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Certification - Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire; Crisis Prevention Institute in-person training for non-violent crisis intervention, receive CPI blue card within 6 months of hire, After 9/1/25, Vistelar replaces CPI for new and renewed de-escalation certifications. Approved Clinical Supervisor within 3 months
- Licensure - Upon start: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP)
- Experience - Five years of experience post licensure in mental health/substance use disorder treatment, psychoeducational programming including targeted, evidence-based interventions (crisis intervention, trauma, and integrative therapies)
- Education - Master's Degree, Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in Mental Health, Social Work, Counseling, Substance Use Disorders or Behavioral Health-related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in leading group therapy
- Experience with PHP/IOP or similar programs
- Approved clinical Supervisor at time of hire
The Inova Behavioral Health Services Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is looking for a dedication Behavioral Health Therapist 4 to join the team on a PRN basis. This program can help people who are stepping down from inpatient care, providing structure and encouragement as individuals re-enter their family and community environments. This program can also be step up from outpatient care, with the goal of helping people avoid inpatient psychiatric admission. This role will be PRN day shift from Monday – Friday. Our program is facilitated 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This program is in Fairfax, VA, near Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.
Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
- Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
- Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
- Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
- Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
- Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave and more .
The Behavioral Health Therapist 4 serves as clinical expert providing a range of therapeutic services, psychoeducational programming and behavioral interventions to assist the client in achieving progress towards the goals and objectives of individualized treatment plans. Assesses and diagnoses mental health and/or substance use disorders through a bio/psycho/social department specific and evidenced based assessment identifying patient and family goals/needs. Serves as a clinical leader by providing clinical supervision to team members seeking licensure as well as supervision/mentoring of graduate students during clinical internships.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Certification - Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire; Crisis Prevention Institute in-person training for non-violent crisis intervention, receive CPI blue card within 6 months of hire, After 9/1/25, Vistelar replaces CPI for new and renewed de-escalation certifications. Approved Clinical Supervisor within 3 months
- Licensure - Upon start: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP), or Licensed Substance Abuse Professional (LSATP)
- Experience - Five years of experience post licensure in mental health/substance use disorder treatment, psychoeducational programming including targeted, evidence-based interventions (crisis intervention, trauma, and integrative therapies)
- Education - Master's Degree, Ph.D., PsyD, EdD in Mental Health, Social Work, Counseling, Substance Use Disorders or Behavioral Health-related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in leading group therapy
- Experience with PHP/IOP or similar programs
- Approved clinical Supervisor at time of hire
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Mid Level Mental Health Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level mental health therapist job?
Position yourself around clinical independence and specialization. Highlight a consistent caseload you have managed on your own, any population or modality you have deepened expertise in, and outcomes you can speak to concretely. Employers at this level want evidence that you can assess, treat, and document without close supervision, so tailor your resume and interviews around those specific contributions rather than general duties.
Which companies hire mid level mental health therapists?
Companies hiring mid level mental health therapists right now include Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Mosaic Life Care, and Cgh Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of outpatient group practices, community health centers, telehealth platforms, and hospital-based behavioral health programs, all of which rely on experienced clinicians who can carry full caseloads with limited oversight.
Are there remote mid level mental health therapist jobs?
Yes, and the share is meaningful. About 0% of mid level mental health therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, driven largely by telehealth platforms and multi-state group practices that hire licensed clinicians to serve clients across state lines. Licensure portability through compact agreements has expanded the pool of states where remote roles are available to mid level therapists.
How do I move up to a mid level mental health therapist role?
Growth from entry level to mid level comes from accumulating clinical depth, not just hours. That means developing a recognizable area of focus, whether a population, a modality, or a setting, taking ownership of cases from intake through discharge, and building a record of consistent documentation and treatment outcomes. Supervisors and hiring managers look for clinicians who have started solving problems independently rather than bringing every question to a senior colleague.
Which industries hire the most mid level mental health therapists?
Mid Level mental health therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive demand at this experience level because they operate at a scale that requires clinicians who can function autonomously, maintain steady caseloads, and contribute to program quality without requiring intensive supervision from senior staff.