Mental Health Therapy Jobs
Mental Health Therapy jobs are open across healthcare systems, community agencies, private practices, and schools, from entry-level counselors to clinical supervisors, with specializations in trauma, substance use, and child and adolescent therapy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Duties Description
St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center has immediate full time job opportunities for Direct Care Staff to work as Mental Health Therapy Aides. Previous psychiatric experience is not required. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. Mental Health Therapy Aides are part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness. As a MHTA, you will provide direct care services and support to individuals, including:
- Supporting patient health and safety
- Assisting individuals with personal care tasks
- Teaching individuals’ daily life skills like personal hygiene and nutrition
- Accompanying individuals to treatment, activities, and appointments on and off facility grounds
- Observing individuals' responses to treatment and documenting observations
- Attending treatment team meetings and sharing observations on progress toward recovery goals
- Assisting in crisis and emergency situations to protect the welfare of individuals, staff, and others
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Mental Health Therapy Aide if they have a High School or High School Equivalency Diploma. OR Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
License Requirement: Depending on assignment, you may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required. Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 09 ($42,641), an Increase Hiring Rate ($5,584), Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000).
NOTE: Medicaid and Medicare: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
In addition:
- You must be able to communicate and follow oral and written instructions and directions in English in order to perform the duties of the position.
- If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. Your physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical/medical standards include a medical standards evaluation and a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm.
- License Requirement: Depending on assignment, you may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.
Duties Description
St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center has immediate full time job opportunities for Direct Care Staff to work as Mental Health Therapy Aides. Previous psychiatric experience is not required. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. Mental Health Therapy Aides are part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing compassionate care to individuals with serious mental illness. As a MHTA, you will provide direct care services and support to individuals, including:
- Supporting patient health and safety
- Assisting individuals with personal care tasks
- Teaching individuals’ daily life skills like personal hygiene and nutrition
- Accompanying individuals to treatment, activities, and appointments on and off facility grounds
- Observing individuals' responses to treatment and documenting observations
- Attending treatment team meetings and sharing observations on progress toward recovery goals
- Assisting in crisis and emergency situations to protect the welfare of individuals, staff, and others
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Mental Health Therapy Aide if they have a High School or High School Equivalency Diploma. OR Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
License Requirement: Depending on assignment, you may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required. Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 09 ($42,641), an Increase Hiring Rate ($5,584), Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000). The posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($52,413) and Geographic Pay Differential ($4,000).
NOTE: Medicaid and Medicare: In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
In addition:
- You must be able to communicate and follow oral and written instructions and directions in English in order to perform the duties of the position.
- If you are selected for appointment, you may be required to attend a physical exam. Your physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. The physical/medical standards include a medical standards evaluation and a drug screening test. Failure to meet the standards may result in your disqualification. A complete statement of the physical and medical standards is available at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm.
- License Requirement: Depending on assignment, you may be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapy jobs.
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or LMHC
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy to a defined clinical population
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic, Kipu, or SimplePractice
- Training in at least one evidence-based modality such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Ability to complete timely clinical documentation including progress notes and treatment plans
Tips for Your Mental Health Therapy Job Search
List every licensure level you hold
Employers filter by license type before they read anything else. List each credential you hold, the state it was issued in, and whether it is active or associate level. A resume that buries licensure in a footnote will be screened out before anyone reads your clinical experience.
Tailor your resume to the population served
Hiring managers in community mental health, school-based settings, and private practice each want a different candidate. Swap in the population you have the most hours with, such as adolescents, adults with serious mental illness, or co-occurring disorders, so your resume matches the specific role.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists mental health therapy openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your modality training specifically
Saying you do evidence-based practice is not enough. Name the modalities you are trained in, such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, or motivational interviewing, and note whether you completed formal training or a certification program. Employers use these terms to search applicant pools.
Prepare a clinical case presentation
Many mental health therapy interviews include a case vignette or ask you to walk through a client scenario from assessment to treatment planning to discharge. Practice presenting a de-identified case that demonstrates your diagnostic reasoning and documentation habits before the interview.
Ask about supervision hours before accepting an offer
If you are working toward full licensure, confirm upfront whether the employer provides a qualified supervisor, how many individual hours are available each month, and whether supervision is counted toward your state requirement. This detail affects your career timeline more than most other offer terms.
Mental Health Therapy Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most mental health therapists?
The companies hiring the most mental health therapists right now include New York State Office of Mental Health, State of South Carolina, and SailFuture, with the largest share of openings in New York, Wisconsin, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Community health centers and large behavioral health networks tend to post the highest volumes consistently.
How many mental health therapy jobs are remote?
About 27% of mental health therapy openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how widely telehealth has been adopted since platforms became standard in outpatient care. Roles focused on individual adult therapy and substance use counseling tend to have the highest remote availability, while school-based and crisis positions remain predominantly in person.
How do you become a mental health therapist?
You start by earning a master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field from a program accredited by the relevant body for your discipline. After graduating you complete the supervised clinical hours your state requires, which typically means working under a licensed supervisor in a clinical setting. Once you have your hours you sit for the licensure exam your state mandates, such as the NCE, NCMHCE, or LCSW exam, and then apply for your full license.
Can you get a mental health therapy job with no experience?
Yes, many entry-level mental health therapy roles are designed for candidates who have completed a graduate practicum or internship but have not yet accumulated post-degree hours. Community mental health centers, substance use treatment programs, and school-based settings regularly hire associate-level clinicians working toward full licensure. Framing your supervised practicum hours and the populations you saw during training gives hiring managers enough to evaluate your clinical foundation even without paid experience.
What does the mental health therapy interview process look like?
Most mental health therapy interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your licensure status, the populations you have worked with, and your modality training. A second round typically involves a panel interview with a clinical director or lead therapist who will ask you to walk through a case scenario or describe how you approach a specific clinical situation. Some employers, particularly those in community health or residential settings, also ask you to complete a documentation exercise or review a de-identified chart before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapy jobs?
You can find and apply to mental health therapy jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your license type, population focus, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing.
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