Remote Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs

Remote behavioral health therapist jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed healthcare teams posting openings in telehealth, managed care, and employee assistance programs. Employers hiring remotely right now include Presence, Brightside Health, and NOCD. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Open roles224+
Top employerPresence
Top industryHealthcare
Top credentialMaster's
Companies hiring58

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist
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LifeStance Health
New 11h ago
Licensed Behavioral Health Therapist
LifeStance Health
Brunswick, Maine
Remote (US)
None
5,001-10,000

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Lyra Health
Behavioral Health Clinician
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Lyra Health
Added 2d ago
Behavioral Health Clinician
Lyra Health
Remote
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$41/hr
Remote (US)
Master's
501-1,000

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Lyra Health
Behavioral Health Clinician
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Lyra Health
Added 2d ago
Behavioral Health Clinician
Lyra Health
Remote
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38.65/hr
Remote (US)
Master's
501-1,000

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Bamboo Health
Behavioral Health Licensed Care Manager
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Bamboo Health
Added 3d ago
Behavioral Health Licensed Care Manager
Bamboo Health
Remote
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Remote (US)
None
201-500

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Humana
Medical Director Behavioral Health
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Humana
Added 4d ago
Medical Director Behavioral Health
Humana
Remote
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Allied Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
$224k - $313k/yr
Remote (US)
Doctorate
10,000+

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Remote Behavioral Health Therapist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Presence
    Presence44
  • Brightside Health
    Brightside Health32
  • NOCD
    NOCD15
  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health14
  • Net Health
    Net Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services89
  • Technology & Software18
  • Consulting & Professional Services15
  • Insurance13
  • Sports & Recreation3

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote behavioral health therapist jobs.

  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
  • Active state licensure or associate license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent
  • Experience delivering individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems for documentation and treatment planning
  • Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
  • Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

Tips for Your Remote Behavioral Health Therapist Job Search

Apply early to remote roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists remote behavioral health therapist openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your license, modality, and caseload preferences before postings close.

Document your telehealth session competencies

List the specific video platforms, EHR systems, and crisis triage protocols you've used remotely. Remote employers want evidence you've delivered therapy, completed documentation, and managed client safety without in-person backup.

Show written communication strength in your materials

Remote behavioral health teams run on async communication. Your cover letter and any writing samples should demonstrate you can convey clinical reasoning, coordinate with care teams, and document complex cases clearly and precisely in writing.

Signal self-direction and independent caseload management

Highlight experiences where you managed your own schedule, prioritized competing clinical demands, and met productivity targets without direct supervision. Remote employers consistently screen for this because there's no floor supervisor to catch gaps.

Prepare for competency-based remote interviews

Remote hiring panels often use structured behavioral questions and may ask you to demonstrate a telehealth intake or crisis de-escalation scenario on camera. Practice conducting a full clinical conversation via video so your presence and pacing feel natural.

Remote Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote behavioral health therapist job?

Target companies with established telehealth platforms or distributed clinical teams, since they already have the infrastructure for fully remote practice. Remote employers screen hard for self-direction, clear asynchronous written communication, and comfort with EHR documentation without in-person IT support. Demonstrating experience with video-based sessions, crisis triage over telehealth, and maintaining caseload quality independently will give you a genuine edge over candidates with only in-person backgrounds.

Which companies hire remote behavioral health therapists?

Employers currently hiring remote behavioral health therapists include Presence, Brightside Health, and NOCD, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote openings for this role tend to concentrate at telehealth-native companies, managed behavioral health organizations, and employee assistance program providers that operate distributed clinical teams.

Can you get a remote behavioral health therapist job with no experience?

Yes, but remote entry-level positions are harder to land because employers expect you to manage your caseload, troubleshoot platform issues, and conduct crisis assessments without on-site supervision. Telehealth training certifications, supervised practicum hours completed via video, and strong written case-note samples can substitute for direct work history. Community mental health organizations and college counseling platforms that have moved to hybrid or fully remote delivery are the most open to newer clinicians.

Do you need a degree for remote behavioral health therapist jobs?

Usually, yes. Most remote behavioral health therapist roles require at minimum a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, along with state licensure, because clinical practice carries regulatory requirements regardless of delivery format. Some peer-support or community health worker roles at the paraprofessional level may accept a bachelor's degree paired with certification, but licensed therapist positions consistently list graduate-level credentials as a baseline requirement.

Which industries hire the most remote behavioral health therapists?

Most remote behavioral health therapist openings sit in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors have scaled distributed clinical teams to meet demand for accessible, flexible mental health services delivered entirely through telehealth platforms.

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