Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Jobs
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist jobs are open across community health centers, private group practices, telehealth platforms, and nonprofit agencies, from entry-level associate positions to senior clinicians and clinical supervisors, with specializations in CBT, trauma-informed care, and substance use counseling. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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INTRODUCTION
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Behavioral & Mental Health Therapist will participate in a model of care centered around integrated, multidisciplinary services, with seamless collaborations with psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical specialties, and other behavioral and mental health disciplines.
WORK SHIFT
- Work Day(s): Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Shift End Time: 5:00 PM
- Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Experience
- 3 years supervised experience with providing intake evaluations and regularly scheduled therapy services for children and adolescents within a medical setting or behavioral mental health facility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Unified protocol, CBT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT, and/or Solution-Focused Therapy
- Experience with children & adolescents with co-occurring medical issues
Education
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited university
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
- An unrestricted license in the state of Georgia (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
- For Children’s at Hughes Spalding, LCSW certification is required
- BLS or PALS certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
- Strong interpersonal skills with patients, teammates, and leadership
- Knowledge of evidence-based, age-appropriate treatment and practice
- Ability to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in behavioral mental programs and procedures
- Developed cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
- Provide evidence-based and effective delivery of services (e.g., assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment, and make referrals as needed.
- Gather and integrate information from all available sources, including client self-reports, reports from family members, guardian(s), documented medical records, treatment history, etc.
- Conduct crisis and safety planning with patients and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care as needed.
- Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
- Respect and incorporate aspects of patient’s and family’s identity in care.
- Include family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program while communicating at the patient/family level of understanding.
- Communicate with support and operational staff effectively to ensure patient continuity of care.
- Assess client satisfaction and participate in program evaluation as needed.
- Generate flexible solutions to potential barriers in patient care to benefit patients.
Administration
- Complete notes in electronic medical record within time guidelines, including diagnostic coding, screenings, and treatment plans.
- Bill appropriately for services in accordance with regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Participate in team meetings and case consultations (as needed).
- Seek additional evidence-based training associated with role.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
PRIMARY LOCATION ADDRESS
1777-1797 Northeast Expressway
JOB FAMILY
Behavioral Health
INTRODUCTION
Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.
Job Description
The Behavioral & Mental Health Therapist will participate in a model of care centered around integrated, multidisciplinary services, with seamless collaborations with psychiatry, psychology, social work, medical specialties, and other behavioral and mental health disciplines.
WORK SHIFT
- Work Day(s): Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
- Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Shift End Time: 5:00 PM
- Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Experience
- 3 years supervised experience with providing intake evaluations and regularly scheduled therapy services for children and adolescents within a medical setting or behavioral mental health facility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with Unified protocol, CBT, ACT, DBT, TF-CBT, PCIT, and/or Solution-Focused Therapy
- Experience with children & adolescents with co-occurring medical issues
Education
- Master’s degree in social work, mental health counseling, or marriage and family therapy from an accredited university
CERTIFICATION SUMMARY
- An unrestricted license in the state of Georgia (LCSW, LMFT, LPC)
- For Children’s at Hughes Spalding, LCSW certification is required
- BLS or PALS certification
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work as part of interdisciplinary team
- Strong interpersonal skills with patients, teammates, and leadership
- Knowledge of evidence-based, age-appropriate treatment and practice
- Ability to remain calm and manage verbal/physical responses in stressful situations
- Flexibility to adapt to changes in behavioral mental programs and procedures
- Developed cultural humility and ability to work with diverse populations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Care
- Provide evidence-based and effective delivery of services (e.g., assessments, consultation, and therapy) appropriate to the patient’s specific needs and severity level of disability or impairment, and make referrals as needed.
- Gather and integrate information from all available sources, including client self-reports, reports from family members, guardian(s), documented medical records, treatment history, etc.
- Conduct crisis and safety planning with patients and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care as needed.
- Maintain a therapeutic relationship with patient and family.
- Respect and incorporate aspects of patient’s and family’s identity in care.
- Include family/caregiver participation in all phases of the patient’s program while communicating at the patient/family level of understanding.
- Communicate with support and operational staff effectively to ensure patient continuity of care.
- Assess client satisfaction and participate in program evaluation as needed.
- Generate flexible solutions to potential barriers in patient care to benefit patients.
Administration
- Complete notes in electronic medical record within time guidelines, including diagnostic coding, screenings, and treatment plans.
- Bill appropriately for services in accordance with regulations set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Participate in team meetings and case consultations (as needed).
- Seek additional evidence-based training associated with role.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
PRIMARY LOCATION ADDRESS
1777-1797 Northeast Expressway
JOB FAMILY
Behavioral Health
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Who's Hiring
- Ellie Mental Health85
- Akron Children's8
- Psychiatric Medical Care5
- Health Connect America4
- FL3F
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in outpatient mental health therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or psychology
- Active state licensure or associate licensure with eligibility to obtain full licensure
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in an outpatient clinical setting
- Proficiency with an electronic health record system and timely session note completion
- Training in at least one evidence-based modality such as CBT, DBT, or EMDR
- Ability to maintain a full outpatient caseload and meet weekly productivity requirements
Tips for Your Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to your licensure level
Employers filter hard on licensure status, so your resume header should name your credential and state clearly, such as LPC-Associate in Texas or LCSW in California. Don't make recruiters hunt for it in a summary paragraph buried below your objective.
List your clinical modalities by name
Outpatient postings almost always list preferred modalities like DBT, EMDR, or motivational interviewing as screening criteria. Name every evidence-based approach you're trained in, even if you use it occasionally, so your application clears automated filters.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists outpatient 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.
Target postings by population served
Outpatient clinics hire by specialty population, not just licensure. Filter your search by terms like adolescents, adults, couples, or co-occurring disorders to find openings where your existing caseload experience maps directly to what the employer needs.
Prepare your supervision hours documentation
Many outpatient roles require proof of post-degree supervised hours for provisionally licensed candidates. Have a signed letter or official log from your supervisor ready before you apply, since some employers request it at the screening stage rather than at offer.
Ask about caseload size and documentation tools in interviews
Caseload volume and EHR systems vary widely between private practices and community health settings. Asking specifically how many clients per week the role carries and which platform the team uses signals clinical seriousness and helps you assess workload before accepting any offer.
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most outpatient mental health therapists?
The most active employers for outpatient mental health therapists right now are Ellie Mental Health, Akron Children's, and Psychiatric Medical Care, and the most openings are in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at large group practices and telehealth-integrated community health organizations.
How many outpatient mental health therapist jobs are remote?
About 67% of outpatient mental health therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the sustained growth of telehealth platforms since the expansion of audio-visual therapy coverage. Fully remote roles are most common for therapists working with adult individual caseloads, while child, adolescent, and couples therapy positions more often require at least some in-person sessions.
How do you become an outpatient mental health therapist?
You need a master's degree in clinical social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a related mental health field from a program accredited by the relevant national body. After graduating, you apply for provisional or associate licensure in your state, complete the required post-degree supervised clinical hours, pass your state licensing exam, and then apply for full licensure before carrying an independent caseload.
How do you get hired as an outpatient mental health therapist with little or no experience?
Most entry-level outpatient roles are designed for provisionally licensed or associate-licensed candidates, so your practicum and internship hours count as relevant clinical background. Highlight the populations you served during training, name any evidence-based modalities you practiced, and target group practices that offer built-in clinical supervision, since those employers expect to onboard new graduates rather than fully licensed independents.
What does the outpatient mental health therapist interview process look like?
Most outpatient hiring processes start with a phone screen focused on licensure status and availability, followed by a clinical interview with a supervisor or director of clinical services that explores your theoretical orientation, caseload experience, and documentation habits. Some practices add a brief case conceptualization exercise or ask you to walk through a sample treatment plan to assess clinical reasoning before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to outpatient mental health therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to outpatient mental health therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your licensure level, preferred population, and clinical setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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