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Staff Clinician jobs are open across community mental health, university counseling, federally qualified health centers, and hospital systems, at every level from entry-level to senior and licensed independent, with specializations in individual therapy, group facilitation, and crisis intervention. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The University Counseling Center (UCC) is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and aligned under the Wellness Team consisting of Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, Care and Resource Support, and Financial Wellness. Accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and American Psychological Association (APA), the UCC exists to ensure healthy and thriving lives for the University of Pittsburgh's diverse student population by providing crisis intervention, outreach, workshops, group, individual, and relationship therapy. Consistent with the University and Division of Student Affairs' mission and values, members of the UCC team are committed to cultural humility, justice, and inclusion. As a staff with our own diverse identities - both visible and invisible - we seek to provide support that honor students' unique needs, concerns, and personhoods. The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a clinician to join the UCC as a member of the Higher Education and Response Team (HEART) team with interest and/or experience in crisis intervention. This clinician will work closely with the University of Pittsburgh Police/Public Safety to provide support and crisis intervention to students with emergent behavioral/mental health concerns. This clinician will also provide individual and group therapy; clinical consultation; outreach programming; and clinical supervision and training as assigned. This clinician will have the opportunity to serve on committees within and outside of the UCC.
Job Summary
Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a broad population of students/clients utilizing specialized techniques to foster student development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Facilitates comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and case reviews.
- Respond to students experiencing urgent or crisis concerns in collaboration with University of Pittsburgh Police/first responders
- Co-respond to welfare checks and other crisis calls for student with emergent mental/behavioral concerns
- Engage in risk assessment and safety planning
- Transport and support students for further assessment at local facilities
- Provide individual counseling, group counseling, clinical consultation, outreach programming, crisis intervention, and case management
- Provide supervision and training to Master's level trainees/interns
This position requires a mixture of sedentary responsibilities and movement around campus when responding to welfare checks and crisis calls. The employee must be comfortable driving a vehicle in and around the Oakland campus when traveling to and from calls and when transporting students to emergency facilities.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
The University Counseling Center (UCC) is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and aligned under the Wellness Team consisting of Campus Recreation, Student Health Services, Care and Resource Support, and Financial Wellness. Accredited by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS) and American Psychological Association (APA), the UCC exists to ensure healthy and thriving lives for the University of Pittsburgh's diverse student population by providing crisis intervention, outreach, workshops, group, individual, and relationship therapy. Consistent with the University and Division of Student Affairs' mission and values, members of the UCC team are committed to cultural humility, justice, and inclusion. As a staff with our own diverse identities - both visible and invisible - we seek to provide support that honor students' unique needs, concerns, and personhoods. The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a clinician to join the UCC as a member of the Higher Education and Response Team (HEART) team with interest and/or experience in crisis intervention. This clinician will work closely with the University of Pittsburgh Police/Public Safety to provide support and crisis intervention to students with emergent behavioral/mental health concerns. This clinician will also provide individual and group therapy; clinical consultation; outreach programming; and clinical supervision and training as assigned. This clinician will have the opportunity to serve on committees within and outside of the UCC.
Job Summary
Provides targeted, advanced-level, clinical psychotherapy services addressing a range of mental health concerns for a broad population of students/clients utilizing specialized techniques to foster student development, remediate mental health problems, and promote positive mental health. Facilitates comprehensive assessments and treatments, referrals for hospitalizations, and case reviews.
- Respond to students experiencing urgent or crisis concerns in collaboration with University of Pittsburgh Police/first responders
- Co-respond to welfare checks and other crisis calls for student with emergent mental/behavioral concerns
- Engage in risk assessment and safety planning
- Transport and support students for further assessment at local facilities
- Provide individual counseling, group counseling, clinical consultation, outreach programming, crisis intervention, and case management
- Provide supervision and training to Master's level trainees/interns
This position requires a mixture of sedentary responsibilities and movement around campus when responding to welfare checks and crisis calls. The employee must be comfortable driving a vehicle in and around the Oakland campus when traveling to and from calls and when transporting students to emergency facilities.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in staff clinician jobs.
- Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field
- Active state licensure or eligibility for licensure under supervision (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent)
- Proficiency in evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused approaches
- Experience conducting intake assessments, treatment planning, and progress documentation
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems and clinical documentation standards
- Experience working with diverse populations across individual, group, or crisis intervention settings
Tips for Your Staff Clinician Job Search
Tailor your resume to licensure level
Staff clinician postings often filter by licensure stage, associate, licensed eligible, or fully licensed. Label your credential and supervising hours remaining up front so hiring managers don't have to guess where you are in the licensure process.
Highlight your clinical modalities explicitly
Employers scan for CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, or trauma-focused approaches by name. List the modalities you're trained in and the populations you've used them with, rather than describing your approach in general terms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists staff clinician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by setting before you apply
Community mental health, university counseling, and private group practice each require a different documentation style and caseload capacity. Target the setting you have direct hours in first, employers in those settings will recognize your experience faster.
Prepare a brief case conceptualization for interviews
Many staff clinician interviews include a clinical vignette or role-play scenario. Practice walking through your assessment, diagnosis rationale, and treatment planning out loud so your clinical thinking is clear under pressure.
Negotiate supervision structure, not just salary
If you need supervised hours toward full licensure, ask how supervision is structured, how often it meets, and whether the supervisor holds your required credential. This protects your licensure timeline and is a legitimate negotiation point.
Staff Clinician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most staff clinicians?
Parkview Health, National Institutes of Health, and Florida Tech are hiring the most staff clinicians right now, with openings concentrated in Ohio, Maryland, and Indiana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially high at community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers.
How many staff clinician jobs are remote?
About 25% of staff clinician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting telehealth expansion across the field. Remote roles are most common in outpatient individual therapy and care coordination, while crisis services, group therapy, and school-based positions are more likely to require an on-site presence.
How do you become a staff clinician?
Start by completing a master's degree in social work, counseling, or clinical psychology from an accredited program. After graduation, accumulate supervised clinical hours in an approved setting and pass your state's licensure exam. Most entry-level staff clinician roles accept candidates who are licensed-eligible and working toward full licensure under employer-provided supervision.
Can you get hired as a staff clinician with little or no experience?
Yes, many community mental health centers and training clinics hire pre-licensed clinicians who completed practicum or internship hours during their graduate program. Emphasize your supervised hours, the populations you served, and the modalities you practiced. Settings that offer post-graduate supervision are specifically designed to bring in clinicians early in their licensure process.
What does the staff clinician interview process look like?
Most staff clinician interviews include an initial screening call with HR, followed by a clinical interview with a supervisor or team lead that covers your theoretical orientation, documentation practices, and experience with specific populations. Many employers add a clinical vignette or case presentation to assess your diagnostic reasoning and treatment planning approach before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to staff clinician jobs?
You can find and apply to staff clinician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your licensure level, setting preference, and clinical specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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