Remote Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs
Remote behavioral health clinician jobs are in strong demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed healthcare teams actively hiring licensed clinicians for telehealth counseling, crisis support, and behavioral health case management roles. Employers hiring remotely right now include Concert Health, Centene, and Blue Shield of California. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Behavioral Health Clinician is primarily responsible for coverage of the 24-hour Behavioral Health Crisis line, including conducting telephonic screening, triage and referral functions for individuals seeking services. The Clinician ensures that individuals calling with service needs are safely linked in a timely fashion with available services and/or community resources. The Clinician may also provide crisis service authorizations for both state and Medicaid funded emergency type services. This is a daytime position that will include working weekends and some holidays.
This position will be equipped with all supplies and technologies to be able to work from home. The selected candidate must reside in North Carolina and is required to attend an initial 6 to 8- week virtual training period, Monday-Friday, between 9a.m. to 5p.m. Transition to permanent schedule to follow a successful training period. Some holiday hours are required.
Responsibilities & Duties
Conduct Initial Screenings, Assessments, and Reviews, and make referrals
- Receive escalated calls from specialists who identified callers during initial screening that have urgent or emergent needs. Callers may be actively psychotic, actively suicidal, actively homicidal, intoxicated, in active withdrawal and/or experiencing a medical emergency
- Make clinical triage decisions based on often limited information obtained during telephonic screening
- Ensure individuals receive a comprehensive screening and appropriate referral that matches level of service needed
- Maintain safety of all callers, which may include contacting and mobilizing community first responders, (EMS, CIT officers, police, mobile crisis teams)
- Engage Decision to Warn when working with callers with active homicidal ideation, according to policy
- Report to Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services, when warranted
- Identify high risk/special health care needs populations and refer to Care Coordination
- Review caller history, when available, in the client management system to help determine most appropriate referral options
- Use electronic scheduling system to schedule and secure assessment appointments with contracted providers based on consumer’s choice of service providers – considering consumer’s needs, location, and other provider characteristics
- Complete specialized screening documentation for all service-related calls; document all incoming call activity in MCO tracking system
- Simultaneously operate and navigate a multi-function phone system with multiple software programs while managing caller needs; serially operate and navigate multiple software programs in course of all duties
- Engage in follow-up activities to ensure consumers were seen for scheduled assessments and crisis follow-up appointments
- Route incoming calls to appropriate MCO departments when inquiries cannot be adequately addressed at the Call Center level
- Work independently to prioritize tasks and maintain idle status in call queue during high call volume and/or low staffing periods
- Simultaneous to other tasks, monitor incoming fax system and overflow vendor reports to ensure written referrals receive appropriate attention within expected time frames
Provide Support, Consultation, & Leadership
- Interact with community emergency services orally while receiving information orally and in writing via IM
- Engage interpreter services when needed and adjust communication accordingly
- Provide oversight and clinical review of calls managed by overflow vendor.
- Assist callers with addressing obstacles to accessing care and identify available resources
- Provide consultation and support to non-licensed Call Center staff
- Thoroughly train incoming staff to job duties and provide additional training to staff throughout clinical operations in the functions of the call center
Compliance & Reporting
- Read, integrate, and adapt procedural tasks in a rapidly changing, paperless work environment
- Recognize and report quality concerns to supervisor and Provider Network Department
- Report patterns of atypical call and service-seeking patterns to supervisor
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in Human Services field and minimum of three (3) years post degree experience in a community, business or governmental program that delivers mental health support services (e.g., adults with mental illness, children with severe emotional disturbance, and persons with developmental disabilities, adults, and children with substance abuse disorders).
Special Requirement
Current, active, and unrestricted behavioral health license issued by a North Carolina Professional Board, (LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS, LPA, LMFT)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws (i.e., protection of client rights, mandatory reporting, and confidentiality).
- Knowledge of treatment modalities (i.e., Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, and Systems Theory).
- Knowledge of culturally competent practices.
- Knowledge of diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders 5th edition.
- Thorough knowledge of the operation of MCO/LME structure within the North Carolina mental health system.
- Thorough knowledge of ASAM Criteria and resources in identified catchment area.
- Skill in the use of multiple software platforms and strong keyboarding skills to complete referral process.
- Skill troubleshooting minor technological issues independently.
- Considerable skill in identifying appropriate level of care based on information provided during time limited telephonic assessment.
- Ability to assess clinical level of need telephonically.
- Ability to multi-task and focus on a distracting environment.
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement regulations, policies, and procedures; transfer verbal information into written documentation, and the reverse; simultaneously incorporate written and oral information while speaking and typing.
- Ability to provide crisis response and deescalate difficult callers.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with staff from various agencies.
- Ability to manage time, problem solve and prioritize work independently.
- Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work cohesively in a team.
- Ability to remain composed during high-stress, crisis-related calls.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in written documents.
Salary Range
$69,592 - $88,729/Annually
Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
- Generous retirement savings plan
- Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave
- Dress flexibility
Education
Required- Masters or better in Human Services
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Lic Clin Addiction Spec
- Lic Clinical MH Counselor
- Lic Clinical Social Wkr
- Lic Marr & Family Ther
- Lic Psychological Assoc
Skills
Required- Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
The Behavioral Health Clinician is primarily responsible for coverage of the 24-hour Behavioral Health Crisis line, including conducting telephonic screening, triage and referral functions for individuals seeking services. The Clinician ensures that individuals calling with service needs are safely linked in a timely fashion with available services and/or community resources. The Clinician may also provide crisis service authorizations for both state and Medicaid funded emergency type services. This is a daytime position that will include working weekends and some holidays.
This position will be equipped with all supplies and technologies to be able to work from home. The selected candidate must reside in North Carolina and is required to attend an initial 6 to 8- week virtual training period, Monday-Friday, between 9a.m. to 5p.m. Transition to permanent schedule to follow a successful training period. Some holiday hours are required.
Responsibilities & Duties
Conduct Initial Screenings, Assessments, and Reviews, and make referrals
- Receive escalated calls from specialists who identified callers during initial screening that have urgent or emergent needs. Callers may be actively psychotic, actively suicidal, actively homicidal, intoxicated, in active withdrawal and/or experiencing a medical emergency
- Make clinical triage decisions based on often limited information obtained during telephonic screening
- Ensure individuals receive a comprehensive screening and appropriate referral that matches level of service needed
- Maintain safety of all callers, which may include contacting and mobilizing community first responders, (EMS, CIT officers, police, mobile crisis teams)
- Engage Decision to Warn when working with callers with active homicidal ideation, according to policy
- Report to Child Protective Services and Adult Protective Services, when warranted
- Identify high risk/special health care needs populations and refer to Care Coordination
- Review caller history, when available, in the client management system to help determine most appropriate referral options
- Use electronic scheduling system to schedule and secure assessment appointments with contracted providers based on consumer’s choice of service providers – considering consumer’s needs, location, and other provider characteristics
- Complete specialized screening documentation for all service-related calls; document all incoming call activity in MCO tracking system
- Simultaneously operate and navigate a multi-function phone system with multiple software programs while managing caller needs; serially operate and navigate multiple software programs in course of all duties
- Engage in follow-up activities to ensure consumers were seen for scheduled assessments and crisis follow-up appointments
- Route incoming calls to appropriate MCO departments when inquiries cannot be adequately addressed at the Call Center level
- Work independently to prioritize tasks and maintain idle status in call queue during high call volume and/or low staffing periods
- Simultaneous to other tasks, monitor incoming fax system and overflow vendor reports to ensure written referrals receive appropriate attention within expected time frames
Provide Support, Consultation, & Leadership
- Interact with community emergency services orally while receiving information orally and in writing via IM
- Engage interpreter services when needed and adjust communication accordingly
- Provide oversight and clinical review of calls managed by overflow vendor.
- Assist callers with addressing obstacles to accessing care and identify available resources
- Provide consultation and support to non-licensed Call Center staff
- Thoroughly train incoming staff to job duties and provide additional training to staff throughout clinical operations in the functions of the call center
Compliance & Reporting
- Read, integrate, and adapt procedural tasks in a rapidly changing, paperless work environment
- Recognize and report quality concerns to supervisor and Provider Network Department
- Report patterns of atypical call and service-seeking patterns to supervisor
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in Human Services field and minimum of three (3) years post degree experience in a community, business or governmental program that delivers mental health support services (e.g., adults with mental illness, children with severe emotional disturbance, and persons with developmental disabilities, adults, and children with substance abuse disorders).
Special Requirement
Current, active, and unrestricted behavioral health license issued by a North Carolina Professional Board, (LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS, LPA, LMFT)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws (i.e., protection of client rights, mandatory reporting, and confidentiality).
- Knowledge of treatment modalities (i.e., Crisis Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, and Systems Theory).
- Knowledge of culturally competent practices.
- Knowledge of diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental disorders 5th edition.
- Thorough knowledge of the operation of MCO/LME structure within the North Carolina mental health system.
- Thorough knowledge of ASAM Criteria and resources in identified catchment area.
- Skill in the use of multiple software platforms and strong keyboarding skills to complete referral process.
- Skill troubleshooting minor technological issues independently.
- Considerable skill in identifying appropriate level of care based on information provided during time limited telephonic assessment.
- Ability to assess clinical level of need telephonically.
- Ability to multi-task and focus on a distracting environment.
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement regulations, policies, and procedures; transfer verbal information into written documentation, and the reverse; simultaneously incorporate written and oral information while speaking and typing.
- Ability to provide crisis response and deescalate difficult callers.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with staff from various agencies.
- Ability to manage time, problem solve and prioritize work independently.
- Demonstrate flexibility and ability to work cohesively in a team.
- Ability to remain composed during high-stress, crisis-related calls.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in written documents.
Salary Range
$69,592 - $88,729/Annually
Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity.
An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
- Generous retirement savings plan
- Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave
- Dress flexibility
Education
Required- Masters or better in Human Services
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Lic Clin Addiction Spec
- Lic Clinical MH Counselor
- Lic Clinical Social Wkr
- Lic Marr & Family Ther
- Lic Psychological Assoc
Skills
Required- Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- Concert Health10
- Centene4
- Blue Shield of California3
- Maximus2
- Lyra Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote behavioral health clinician jobs.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related behavioral health field
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or associate-level equivalent
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT or DBT
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for clinical documentation and billing
- Knowledge of crisis assessment, safety planning, and mandated reporting requirements
- Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders across diverse populations
Tips for Your Remote Behavioral Health Clinician Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote behavioral health clinician openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check regularly, apply directly to roles that match your licensure and caseload experience, and don't wait since remote postings close fast when demand is high.
Highlight telehealth platform fluency upfront
Remote employers want to know you can run sessions without IT support on-site. Name the specific platforms you've used, such as Doxy.me, SimplePractice, or Zoom for Healthcare, and note any training you've completed in virtual crisis intervention or remote intake workflows.
Demonstrate async clinical communication skills
Remote behavioral health roles depend on clear written handoffs, detailed session notes, and timely responses in electronic health record systems. Show that your documentation is thorough and timely by referencing your EHR experience and any remote care coordination you've handled across distributed teams.
Confirm multistate licensure before you apply
Many remote behavioral health clinician roles serve clients across multiple states, so employers prioritize candidates with compact licensure or licenses in several states. Check whether your discipline participates in a licensure compact and apply first to roles that match your current licensed states.
Remote Behavioral Health Clinician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote behavioral health clinician job?
Target companies that have built distributed clinical teams, such as telehealth platforms, digital mental health startups, and managed care organizations that operate across multiple states. Remote employers screen for strong written communication, comfort with electronic health records, and the ability to manage a caseload independently without in-person supervision. Demonstrating licensure portability across states and experience with video-based sessions gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote behavioral health clinicians?
Remote behavioral health clinician roles are posted by Concert Health, Centene, and Blue Shield of California and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These include telehealth-first organizations, integrated behavioral health networks, and digital care platforms that staff fully distributed clinical teams.
Can you get a remote behavioral health clinician job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect new clinicians to work independently from day one with minimal in-person oversight. Telehealth training programs, practicum hours completed via video, and coursework in trauma-informed care help demonstrate readiness. Highlighting strong async communication skills and familiarity with telehealth platforms can open doors at smaller digital health organizations hiring at the entry level.
Do you need a degree for remote behavioral health clinician jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote behavioral health clinician roles require at minimum a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, along with state licensure. That said, some roles emphasize demonstrated clinical competencies, peer support certification, and hands-on case management experience alongside or in place of advanced credentials, particularly at community mental health organizations operating distributed teams.
Which industries hire the most remote behavioral health clinicians?
Most remote behavioral health clinician openings sit in Insurance and Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on distributed clinical teams to deliver services across wide geographic areas without requiring clinicians to be on-site.
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