Remote Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs
Remote Behavioral Health Specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed healthcare teams, and managed care organizations operating without geographic boundaries. Sectors hiring actively include telehealth platforms, employee assistance programs, and community mental health organizations. Employers hiring remotely right now include Concert Health, Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health, and Centene. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Therapist is to provide outpatient behavioral health services to persons of all ages experiencing psychological difficulties in order to help them interact appropriately and develop meaningful relationships within community.
What You'll Do:
- Perform interviews with individuals and/or families to aid in identifying presenting problems, assessing mental status and dangerousness, gathering relevant facts of psychosocial history, and assigning accurate diagnoses (using all five Axes of the current DSM manual) that will help determine the best intervention to help the individual and his or her family achieve stated goals.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to individuals of all ages using person-centered philosophies and best practices in all service delivery.
- Provide expertise in assessing psychiatric crises and crisis intervention while working closely with psychiatrists.
- Maintain necessary medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
- Assist individuals and families in meeting other psychosocial needs by referring them to appropriate outside agencies (such as doctors, social services, and Christian Ministries) and providing information needed within the guidelines of confidentiality standards.
- Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety.
- Provide coverage or back-up for Emergency Services during clinical hours and on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed.
- Maintain licensure as required by licensing board and attend educational trainings/seminars to remain up-to-date on current best practices.
- Maintain positive working relationships within the communities served, including with individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
- Be an active participant in the ongoing continuous quality improvement activities of the agency.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
- Provide clinical consultation as required or requested by other professionals within Monarch to provide ongoing professional development and to process difficult client situations that may arise.
- Drive and travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process.
Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!
At Monarch Healthcare, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.
You Belong at Monarch Healthcare
You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch Healthcare. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.
Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.
Monarch Healthcare does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch Healthcare job search or selection process, should contact HR@MonarchNC.org or call (704) 986-1550.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Schedule:
Pay Range Minimum:
Education We're Looking for:
Certifications We're Looking For:
Experience We're Looking For:
Job Description Summary:
The primary responsibility of the Behavioral Health Therapist is to provide outpatient behavioral health services to persons of all ages experiencing psychological difficulties in order to help them interact appropriately and develop meaningful relationships within community.
What You'll Do:
- Perform interviews with individuals and/or families to aid in identifying presenting problems, assessing mental status and dangerousness, gathering relevant facts of psychosocial history, and assigning accurate diagnoses (using all five Axes of the current DSM manual) that will help determine the best intervention to help the individual and his or her family achieve stated goals.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to individuals of all ages using person-centered philosophies and best practices in all service delivery.
- Provide expertise in assessing psychiatric crises and crisis intervention while working closely with psychiatrists.
- Maintain necessary medical records in compliance with state, federal, and agency guidelines.
- Assist individuals and families in meeting other psychosocial needs by referring them to appropriate outside agencies (such as doctors, social services, and Christian Ministries) and providing information needed within the guidelines of confidentiality standards.
- Provide crisis assessments, stabilization, and service coordination in order to de-escalate crisis and potential crisis situations in an effort to maintain lowest level of care that promotes safety.
- Provide coverage or back-up for Emergency Services during clinical hours and on-call coverage after hours and on weekends as needed.
- Maintain licensure as required by licensing board and attend educational trainings/seminars to remain up-to-date on current best practices.
- Maintain positive working relationships within the communities served, including with individuals, families, staff, monitoring and licensing agencies, organizations, funding resources, and other human service agencies.
- Be an active participant in the ongoing continuous quality improvement activities of the agency.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with all agency policies and procedures.
- Provide clinical consultation as required or requested by other professionals within Monarch to provide ongoing professional development and to process difficult client situations that may arise.
- Drive and travel to community locations, various agencies, and other outreach destinations as assigned.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive and flexible total rewards package designed to support the diverse needs of our team members. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees have access to a range of customizable benefits and perks, which may include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, professional development support, and more. Specific offerings are tailored to the role, employment type, and location. We look forward to discussing the details of your personalized compensation and benefits package—and what matters most to you—during the interview process.
Make a Difference in Someone’s Life!
At Monarch Healthcare, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and traumatic brain injury.
You Belong at Monarch Healthcare
You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - a place where you can do your best work and grow as a professional. That is just what you’ll find at Monarch Healthcare. Here, we care for people, including our team members. We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that supports full-time and part-time team members and their families. More than just a job, this opportunity with Monarch Healthcare will give you room to spread your wings and grow because we believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.
Monarch Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Monarch Healthcare offers opportunities as diverse as the people we support and the communities we serve. Monarch Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and we are firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity.
Monarch Healthcare does not accept paper applications. Any person with a disability who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to apply for a position or otherwise to participate in Monarch Healthcare job search or selection process, should contact HR@MonarchNC.org or call (704) 986-1550.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed. You will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of Monarch Healthcare.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote behavioral health specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field
- State licensure or certification such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, CADC, or QMHP
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and developing individualized treatment plans
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Avatar
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices including CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention training and experience de-escalating individuals in acute behavioral health situations
Tips for Your Remote Behavioral Health Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote behavioral health specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Prove async communication in your application
Remote behavioral health employers read your cover letter and emails as a live sample of your written communication. Write clearly, use structured paragraphs, and show you can document clinical reasoning without prompting. That mirrors what the job actually requires daily.
Name your telehealth and EHR platforms explicitly
Remote employers screen for hands-on experience with specific tools, including telehealth platforms and electronic health record systems. List the platforms you have used by name in your resume so hiring managers do not have to guess whether your experience translates to their tech stack.
Prepare for competency-based remote interviews
Remote behavioral health interviews focus on how you manage caseloads without in-person supervision, handle documentation deadlines, and coordinate care across distributed teams. Prepare concrete examples of cases you managed independently, including how you escalated concerns and maintained compliance remotely.
Remote Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote behavioral health specialist job?
Remote behavioral health specialist roles go to candidates who can demonstrate independent case management, strong written documentation habits, and comfort working within digital care coordination platforms. Employers screen for self-direction because remote behavioral health work requires you to manage caseloads, complete progress notes, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams without in-person supervision. Showing experience with telehealth platforms, EHR systems, and asynchronous communication gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote behavioral health specialists?
Employers currently hiring remote behavioral health specialists include Concert Health, Oak Street Health, part of CVS Health, and Centene, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first telehealth companies, managed behavioral health organizations, and distributed employee assistance program providers make up the largest share of remote openings in this role.
Can you get a remote behavioral health specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level behavioral health roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage cases and navigate care systems with minimal day-to-day oversight. Telehealth platforms and EAP vendors are the most likely to post entry-level remote openings. Completed internships, practicum hours, crisis line volunteering, and fluency with EHR or telehealth software can substitute for direct professional experience and open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote behavioral health specialist jobs?
Usually, but the specific requirement depends on the role and the employer. Most remote behavioral health specialist positions require at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field, and some require licensure. Remote employers also weigh demonstrated clinical documentation skills, telehealth platform experience, and the ability to work within compliance frameworks independently alongside formal credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote behavioral health specialists?
Remote behavioral health specialist roles concentrate in Insurance and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire behavioral health specialists remotely because their service delivery models are built around distributed teams serving geographically dispersed client and employee populations.
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