Psychotherapist Jobs
Psychotherapist jobs are open across healthcare systems, community mental health centers, private practices, and telehealth platforms, from associate-level to licensed clinical and supervisory roles, with specializations in CBT, trauma-focused therapy, and child and adolescent mental health. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Department:
85161 Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F, 8am-5pm
Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60
This position is grant funded.
Job Summary
Provides behavioral health services to patients. Completes psychosocial assessment and direct treatment by individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy.
Essential Functions
- Develops, implements and evaluates patient care according to identified needs.
- Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
- Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation. Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
- Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
- Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy. Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record. Completes accurate and timely billing information.
- Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
- Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.
Forensic & Legal Coordination (Community Based Capacity Restoration Program Specific)
- Provides competency restoration education aligned with state legal standards (e.g., understanding charges, courtroom roles, plea options, and legal rights).
- Monitors, documents, and reports client progress toward restoration of competency to stand trial.
- Prepares court reports, affidavits, and clinical summaries for judicial review in a timely manner.
- Communicates and consults regularly with attorneys, court personnel, forensic evaluators, and probation/parole officers.
- May provide expert testimony or appear in court regarding client progress and clinical status when required.
Physical Requirements
Works in patient care areas including hospital units, emergency room, individual offices and conference areas with exposure to potentially combative and hostile patients. Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, answering pages, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons in various disciplines and agencies.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required. Full licensure in NC required. 2 years clinical experience required. CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapist working in inpatient psychiatric setting.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Department:
85161 Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F, 8am-5pm
Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60
This position is grant funded.
Job Summary
Provides behavioral health services to patients. Completes psychosocial assessment and direct treatment by individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy.
Essential Functions
- Develops, implements and evaluates patient care according to identified needs.
- Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
- Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation. Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
- Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
- Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy. Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record. Completes accurate and timely billing information.
- Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
- Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.
Forensic & Legal Coordination (Community Based Capacity Restoration Program Specific)
- Provides competency restoration education aligned with state legal standards (e.g., understanding charges, courtroom roles, plea options, and legal rights).
- Monitors, documents, and reports client progress toward restoration of competency to stand trial.
- Prepares court reports, affidavits, and clinical summaries for judicial review in a timely manner.
- Communicates and consults regularly with attorneys, court personnel, forensic evaluators, and probation/parole officers.
- May provide expert testimony or appear in court regarding client progress and clinical status when required.
Physical Requirements
Works in patient care areas including hospital units, emergency room, individual offices and conference areas with exposure to potentially combative and hostile patients. Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, answering pages, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons in various disciplines and agencies.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required. Full licensure in NC required. 2 years clinical experience required. CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapist working in inpatient psychiatric setting.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Sun River Health8
- Atrium Health6
- OSF HealthCare5
- CentraCare4
- Fairview Health Services4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services44
- Education7
- Non-Profit & Social Services6
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Science & Research1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychotherapist jobs.
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist
- Master's or doctoral degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Minimum supervised clinical hours as required by state licensure board
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for documentation and treatment planning
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities
- Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Tips for Your Psychotherapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensure requirements
List your license type, state of licensure, and license number prominently near the top of your resume. Employers screen for specific credentials like LCSW, LPC, or LMFT before reading anything else, so burying that information costs you callbacks.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists psychotherapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your clinical modality expertise
Job postings for psychotherapists often filter by treatment approach, so name your modalities explicitly: CBT, DBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, or somatic therapy. Vague phrases like 'evidence-based practice' are not searchable and don't differentiate you.
Target postings by population served
Psychotherapist roles are frequently segmented by client population: children and adolescents, adults, couples, veterans, or substance use. Filtering your search by population lets you apply to roles where your supervised hours and clinical experience already align with what the employer needs.
Prepare a clinical case presentation for interviews
Many psychotherapist interviews include a case conceptualization exercise or ask you to walk through a treatment plan. Practice presenting a de-identified case using your primary modality, including diagnosis, treatment goals, interventions chosen, and how you measure progress.
Negotiate supervision toward full licensure
If you're at the associate or pre-licensed level, ask directly whether the employer provides or subsidizes clinical supervision hours. Some postings omit this detail, but it directly affects how quickly you reach independent licensure and what the role is actually worth to your career.
Psychotherapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most psychotherapists?
The companies hiring the most psychotherapists right now include Sun River Health, Atrium Health, and OSF HealthCare, with the largest share of openings in New York, Illinois, and Minnesota, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated in both large health systems and telehealth providers expanding their licensed clinician networks.
How many psychotherapist jobs are remote?
About 8% of psychotherapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, driven largely by telehealth platforms that deliver therapy via video. Fully remote roles are most common for adult individual therapy, while positions involving minors, intensive outpatient programs, or crisis services are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a psychotherapist?
You become a psychotherapist by earning a graduate degree in clinical social work, counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology, then completing supervised post-graduate clinical hours as required by your state licensure board. After accumulating those hours, you pass a licensure exam specific to your credential type, such as the ASWB for social workers or the NCE for counselors, and apply for your full independent license.
Can you get hired as a psychotherapist with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire psychotherapists at the associate or pre-licensed level, provided you hold a graduate degree and are actively accruing supervised hours toward licensure. Community mental health centers, substance use treatment programs, and agency settings are the most likely to hire candidates early in their clinical careers and provide the supervision structure required for licensure.
What does the psychotherapist interview process look like?
The psychotherapist interview process typically starts with a phone screen focused on licensure status and clinical background, followed by a panel or in-person interview with a clinical director or team lead. Many employers include a case conceptualization exercise, asking you to walk through a clinical scenario, discuss your diagnostic reasoning, and explain your treatment approach before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to psychotherapist jobs?
You can find and apply to psychotherapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your licensure, clinical specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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