Residential Therapist Jobs
Residential Therapist jobs are open across behavioral health, residential treatment, substance use recovery, and youth services, from entry-level to senior clinical positions, with specializations in trauma-informed care, dual diagnosis, and adolescent mental health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Provide day-to-day leadership for assigned clinical and case management services, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and organizational standards.
- Supervise and support Case Managers through monthly documented supervision, case consultation, coaching, and modeling of best practices.
- Promote a consistent therapeutic environment, shared treatment orientation, and behavior management framework across residential programs.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, retention, and termination processes for assigned programs.
- Complete 90-day and annual performance evaluations, establish goals for direct reports, and implement corrective action plans when needed.
- Conduct routine chart reviews and collaborate with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary team to ensure documentation, treatment plans, and billing requirements are met.
- Oversee group therapy programming by developing/approving curricula, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring group documentation supports treatment goals.
- Support program operations by ensuring coverage during staff absences, participating in on-call rotation, and attending required clinical, multidisciplinary, and court-related meetings.
- Master’s degree in social services or mental health required.
- Five (5) years’ experience in child welfare system.
- Two (2) years supervisory experience in a residential setting.
- Clinical Licensure required
- National Provider Identification Number (NPI) required. If not, must obtain upon hire.
- State of Florida Medicaid Provider Number required. If not, must obtain upon hire.
- Valid Florida driver’s license with clean driving record required
- Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse (learn more)
- Paid holidays
- Generous vacation, sick, and personal days
- FREE single HMO medical, dental, and vision insurance!
- Company-paid life insurance
- Legal, identity theft, and AFLAC plans available
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 403(b) matching – 100% of the first 6%
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- Provide day-to-day leadership for assigned clinical and case management services, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and organizational standards.
- Supervise and support Case Managers through monthly documented supervision, case consultation, coaching, and modeling of best practices.
- Promote a consistent therapeutic environment, shared treatment orientation, and behavior management framework across residential programs.
- Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, retention, and termination processes for assigned programs.
- Complete 90-day and annual performance evaluations, establish goals for direct reports, and implement corrective action plans when needed.
- Conduct routine chart reviews and collaborate with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary team to ensure documentation, treatment plans, and billing requirements are met.
- Oversee group therapy programming by developing/approving curricula, monitoring outcomes, and ensuring group documentation supports treatment goals.
- Support program operations by ensuring coverage during staff absences, participating in on-call rotation, and attending required clinical, multidisciplinary, and court-related meetings.
- Master’s degree in social services or mental health required.
- Five (5) years’ experience in child welfare system.
- Two (2) years supervisory experience in a residential setting.
- Clinical Licensure required
- National Provider Identification Number (NPI) required. If not, must obtain upon hire.
- State of Florida Medicaid Provider Number required. If not, must obtain upon hire.
- Valid Florida driver’s license with clean driving record required
- Successful completion of a background check through Clearinghouse (learn more)
- Paid holidays
- Generous vacation, sick, and personal days
- FREE single HMO medical, dental, and vision insurance!
- Company-paid life insurance
- Legal, identity theft, and AFLAC plans available
- 403(b) retirement plan
- 403(b) matching – 100% of the first 6%
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in residential therapist jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure or associate license such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in a residential or inpatient setting
- Proficiency in writing treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries
- Crisis intervention training such as CPI, MANDT, or an equivalent certification
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in behavioral health settings
Tips for Your Residential Therapist Job Search
Tailor your resume to treatment setting
Residential therapists work in group homes, inpatient facilities, and therapeutic boarding schools, and each setting values different skills. Highlight the population you've treated and the specific therapeutic modalities you've used rather than listing generic counseling duties.
List every relevant licensure clearly
Many postings require or strongly prefer candidates who hold an LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or a licensed associate credential. Place your licensure status, state, and expiration date in a dedicated header line so hiring managers can confirm eligibility without reading the whole resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists residential therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by population and program model
Job titles can be misleading, so read postings carefully for the client population served and the program framework, such as trauma-informed care, ABA, DBT, or therapeutic communities. Applying to roles that match your direct experience dramatically increases your callback rate.
Prepare a clinical example for every interview
Residential therapist interviews almost always include behavioral questions about crisis intervention, treatment planning, and documentation under pressure. Prepare two or three concrete examples drawn from your direct care experience, structured around what you assessed, what you did, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate your on-call obligations upfront
Many residential positions carry rotating on-call or overnight responsibilities that are not always detailed in the posting. During the offer stage, ask directly about on-call frequency, compensation for those hours, and how shifts are covered to avoid mismatched expectations after you start.
Residential Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most residential therapists?
The companies hiring the most residential therapists right now include Delaware NeuroRehab, ColumbiaCare Services, and Four Oaks Family And Childrens Services, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at multi-site behavioral health organizations and state-contracted residential treatment providers.
How many residential therapist jobs are remote?
About 4% of residential therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most residential care roles. Telehealth-based case management, clinical supervision, and aftercare counseling positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a residential therapist?
To become a residential therapist, you typically earn a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a closely related field, complete your state's required supervised clinical hours, and obtain a state license such as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. Many clinicians gain their supervised hours while working as unlicensed associates in residential programs, which also builds the direct care experience most employers require.
Can you get hired as a residential therapist with little experience?
Yes, some residential programs hire candidates who hold a master's degree but have not yet accumulated significant post-degree experience, particularly for associate-level or supervised roles. Highlighting practicum or internship hours completed in a residential, inpatient, or intensive outpatient setting strengthens your application, and positions with built-in supervision are specifically designed to help newer clinicians work toward full licensure.
What does the residential therapist interview process look like?
Most residential therapist interviews involve a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a clinical interview with a program director or chief clinical officer. Expect behavioral questions about crisis intervention, documentation practices, and working within a multidisciplinary treatment team. Some employers also ask candidates to walk through a sample treatment plan or describe how they would handle a specific clinical scenario during the final round.
Where can I find and apply to residential therapist jobs?
You can find and apply to residential therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your license type, clinical specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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