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Remote Mental Health Specialist jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed healthcare networks, and digital mental health platforms hiring in Education. Employers hiring remotely right now include Rutgers University, Pomelo Care, and Community Counseling Solutions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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JOB TITLE: Mental Health Specialist II, III or IV
LOCATION: Hermiston
FLSA: 1 FTE (Expectation to work 40 hours a week) Exempt or Non-Exempt depending on education level
SUPERVISOR: Clinical Supervisor
PAY GRADE: MHS IV - B12 ($74,900 - $112,700 annually) Exempt - Requires Doctorate or Licensure
MHS III - B11 ($68,200 - $102,300 annually) Exempt - Masters Required
MHS II - B09 ($57,300 - $84,400 annually) Non-Exempt - Must possess bachelors degree and enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters program within 4 months of hire.
*** $5,500 Hiring Bonus!!
(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)
Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/
Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!
CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 6% initial 401K match
- Potential for tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at the end of the fiscal year)
- 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
- Floating holiday & 2 Wellness days provided after 1 year introduction
- Workplace Flexibility schedule options available after 1 year introduction (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
- Exempt employees receive additional admin leave after 1 year introduction
- Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
- Paid licensure supervision.
- Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance
DESCRIPTION
Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS). The position provides the treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community.
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received
Depending upon location, this position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director or Site Manager.
Supervision Exercised
This position does not supervise other employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide clinical services to children, adults and families. This would include but is not limited to screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, consultation, and all other allowed clinical services.
Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate.
Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluates and revises existing programs as necessary.
Perform joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health with other community agencies including but not limited to: schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the Department of Human Services.
Provide behavioral health and addiction education, prevention and information to various interest groups.
Assist other clinicians in the facilitation of groups as requested.
Provide after hours emergency services on a 24 hour, rotating basis to adults and children. This includes telephone consultation and crisis intervention in the community.
Initiate holds, provide civil commitment investigations, and work with the hospitals, case workers and the state and other individuals/agencies for all individuals in the civil commitment process.
Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the client record is well maintained.
Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and the customers.
Provide intensive children’s treatment services.
Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required.
Transport clients as required
Administer forms for urinalysis testing (UA’s), provide accurate information on the UA’s to clients, in some cases observes the UA, and record all pertinent information.
Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
- MHS IV - Either a doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field is required, or a master’s degree with accompanying certification as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- MHS III - Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field.
- MHS II w/ Variance - Must possess bachelors degree and enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters program within 4 months of hire.
Certifications
Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.
Must have or be able to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor designation or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor designation.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions. Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR’s.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all designated tasks and/or assignments in a thorough and timely fashion.
Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.
Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model.
Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community.
Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.
Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.
The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.
PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED
PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE
Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between
business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.
Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage, and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.
The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone systems that require find manipulation, grasping, typing and reaching.
The employee is also regularly required to sit; talk and hear; use hands and fingers and handle, smell or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and/or squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
When serving in the on-call rotation, employee may be required to perform on less than optimal amounts of sleep.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment as well as in the community. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises. The noise in the community, including the homes of customers, is often difficult to predict. Some individuals in this position may be required to drive long distances routinely as a part of their regular job duties. Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/trainings.
However, the employee also will be required to work in the communities, homes and other living environments, of the clients we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. There are some situations where this position may be required to respond to environments where a client is in crisis. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain.
This position exposes the employee to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office.
Community Counseling Solutions
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MEMBER OF NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION
JOB TITLE: Mental Health Specialist II, III or IV
LOCATION: Hermiston
FLSA: 1 FTE (Expectation to work 40 hours a week) Exempt or Non-Exempt depending on education level
SUPERVISOR: Clinical Supervisor
PAY GRADE: MHS IV - B12 ($74,900 - $112,700 annually) Exempt - Requires Doctorate or Licensure
MHS III - B11 ($68,200 - $102,300 annually) Exempt - Masters Required
MHS II - B09 ($57,300 - $84,400 annually) Non-Exempt - Must possess bachelors degree and enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters program within 4 months of hire.
*** $5,500 Hiring Bonus!!
(2 year Commitment, Staggered-taxed Payout)
Apply Directly at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/
Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we’re looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!
CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- 6% initial 401K match
- Potential for tuition reimbursement
- Paid vacation tiers ranging from accrual of 1 day to 4 days per month (Annual rollover cap of 220 hours, additional hours can be paid out at the end of the fiscal year)
- 9 Paid holidays, Community service day
- Floating holiday & 2 Wellness days provided after 1 year introduction
- Workplace Flexibility schedule options available after 1 year introduction (work from home hours vary by position & schedule)
- Exempt employees receive additional admin leave after 1 year introduction
- Student loan forgiveness (NHSC & Public Service)
- Paid licensure supervision.
- Employee Assistance, Wellness Benefits, Dependent Care & Long-Term Disability Insurance
DESCRIPTION
Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to people served by Community Counseling Solutions (CCS). The position provides the treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community.
SUPERVISION
Supervision Received
Depending upon location, this position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director or Site Manager.
Supervision Exercised
This position does not supervise other employees.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide clinical services to children, adults and families. This would include but is not limited to screening, assessment, individual and group therapy, consultation, and all other allowed clinical services.
Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with agency employees and relevant agency contractors. Act as a liaison between clients and other agencies. Act as a client advocate when appropriate.
Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
Work with other staff and community representatives to initiate new programs, reviews, evaluates and revises existing programs as necessary.
Perform joint case planning and coordination in areas of behavioral health with other community agencies including but not limited to: schools, group homes, police organizations, district attorney’s offices, courts, community clinics and hospitals and other agencies in the Department of Human Services.
Provide behavioral health and addiction education, prevention and information to various interest groups.
Assist other clinicians in the facilitation of groups as requested.
Provide after hours emergency services on a 24 hour, rotating basis to adults and children. This includes telephone consultation and crisis intervention in the community.
Initiate holds, provide civil commitment investigations, and work with the hospitals, case workers and the state and other individuals/agencies for all individuals in the civil commitment process.
Complete all paperwork in a way that is professional, clinically sound and timely as prescribed by the OAR’s and other pertinent guidelines. Required to ensure that all paperwork is present, and/or the client record is well maintained.
Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and the customers.
Provide intensive children’s treatment services.
Utilize agency software/computer systems to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required.
Transport clients as required
Administer forms for urinalysis testing (UA’s), provide accurate information on the UA’s to clients, in some cases observes the UA, and record all pertinent information.
Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS
Education and/or Experience
- MHS IV - Either a doctorate degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field is required, or a master’s degree with accompanying certification as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- MHS III - Requires a Master’s degree from an accredited college in social work, psychology or other human service related field.
- MHS II w/ Variance - Must possess bachelors degree and enrolled or willing to enroll in a Masters program within 4 months of hire.
Certifications
Must have or be able to obtain certification from the Department of Human Services as a Certified Mental Health Investigator.
Must have or be able to obtain Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor designation or Certified Gambling Addiction Counselor designation.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must possess, or have the ability to acquire, knowledge of symptoms and challenges faced by people with mental illness and addictions. Must have, or possess the ability to acquire, knowledge about relevant OAR’s.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing and have the ability to work independently and complete all designated tasks and/or assignments in a thorough and timely fashion.
Must have skills to professionally work with the public and the ability to coordinate services across various agencies and community groups.
Must be able to develop cooperative and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
Must have knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, about the recovery model.
Must possess the ability to represent the interest of the customer and the agency in a favorable light in the community.
Must have the ability to work well with teams and other groups of individuals.
Must be computer literate and have the ability to type and utilize word processing and other software programs/systems.
The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS
Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.
In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.
PRE HIRE DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED
PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE
Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between
business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.
Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage, and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.
The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use office automation including computer and phone systems that require find manipulation, grasping, typing and reaching.
The employee is also regularly required to sit; talk and hear; use hands and fingers and handle, smell or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel and/or squat when adjusting equipment or retrieving supplies.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
When serving in the on-call rotation, employee may be required to perform on less than optimal amounts of sleep.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment as well as in the community. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises. The noise in the community, including the homes of customers, is often difficult to predict. Some individuals in this position may be required to drive long distances routinely as a part of their regular job duties. Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/trainings.
However, the employee also will be required to work in the communities, homes and other living environments, of the clients we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. There are some situations where this position may be required to respond to environments where a client is in crisis. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain.
This position exposes the employee to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office.
Community Counseling Solutions
IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MEMBER OF NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION
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Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote mental health specialist jobs.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or an associate license under supervision
- Experience with electronic health records and clinical documentation in platforms like Epic or Credible
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Crisis intervention training and familiarity with safety planning protocols
- Ability to complete timely progress notes and meet productivity or caseload benchmarks
Tips for Your Remote Mental Health Specialist Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote mental health specialist openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your license, specialization, and schedule and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Highlight telehealth and async communication skills
Remote employers want to see that you can manage client relationships, document sessions, and coordinate care without in-person contact. Name the telehealth platforms and electronic health record systems you've used and describe how you handled communication across distributed care teams.
Secure multi-state licensure before you apply
Many remote mental health roles require you to hold a license in the client's state, not just your own. Joining a compact licensure program or actively pursuing additional state licenses before you apply removes a common barrier that remote employers flag early in screening.
Prepare for async and video-based interviews
Remote employers often screen through recorded video responses or written case scenarios before a live call. Practice framing clinical reasoning clearly in writing and on camera, and treat every async response as a demonstration of how you'll communicate with remote supervisors and clients.
Remote Mental Health Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote mental health specialist job?
Target companies that deliver mental health services through telehealth platforms, employee assistance programs, and digital wellness apps, since those employers are built for remote clinical and non-clinical work. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort with asynchronous case coordination. Licensing that covers multiple states and experience using electronic health record systems gives candidates a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote mental health specialists?
Remote mental health specialist roles are posted by Rutgers University, Pomelo Care, and Community Counseling Solutions and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These include remote-first telehealth providers, distributed employee assistance program vendors, and digital behavioral health platforms operating across the U.S.
Can you get a remote mental health specialist job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage caseloads and client communication independently from day one. Telehealth startups and digital wellness platforms occasionally hire for junior or paraprofessional remote roles. Showing completed supervised hours, crisis intervention training, or a practicum in a virtual setting makes a candidate more competitive when direct experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote mental health specialist jobs?
Usually, but the required level varies by role. Clinical positions typically require a master's degree and licensure, while non-clinical specialist roles in case coordination or peer support often weigh relevant certifications and demonstrated client-facing skills alongside formal education. Remote employers pay close attention to how candidates describe real outcomes from their work, not just credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote mental health specialists?
Most remote mental health specialist openings sit in Education, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors rely on distributed teams to deliver mental health support to employees and clients across multiple time zones and locations.
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