Therapist Jobs

Therapist jobs are open across healthcare systems, community mental health centers, schools, and private practices, at every level from associate to licensed independent practitioner, with specializations in cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused care, and substance use counseling. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,929+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityOakland, CA
Work type82% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Physical Therapist
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Physical Therapist
Optum
Snow Hill, North Carolina
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$86k - $105k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Massage Therapist
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Massage Therapist
Optum
Grand Island, Nebraska
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant
Optum
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Physical Therapy
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$31 - $47/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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LAC – Trauma-Focused Therapist | EMDR Training Provided
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LAC – Trauma-Focused Therapist | EMDR Training Provided
LK Institute
Phoenix, Arizona
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$35 - $45/hr
On-Site
Master's degree
11-50

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Behavioral Therapist
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Behavioral Therapist
GENESIS HEALTH GROUP
Hillsborough, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$21 - $25/hr
Master's degree in social work

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Therapist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler134
  • Ivy Health79
  • Optum59
  • HiredFirst59
  • Visiting Rehab and Nursing Services51

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services145
  • Insurance43
  • Technology & Software8
  • Education4

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in therapist jobs.

  • Master's or doctoral degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
  • Active state licensure such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent credential
  • Experience providing individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health record platforms for documentation and treatment planning
  • Knowledge of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-focused approaches
  • Strong diagnostic skills including familiarity with DSM-5 criteria and clinical assessment tools

Tips for Your Therapist Job Search

Tailor your license details precisely

List your exact licensure abbreviation, the state it was issued in, and your license number on your resume. Applicant tracking systems filter on these fields, and a mismatch between your listed credential and the job's required license type will screen you out before a human reviews your application.

Highlight your clinical hour count

Many therapist postings require a specific number of supervised clinical hours for licensure eligibility. State your completed and remaining hours explicitly on your resume so hiring managers don't have to guess whether you meet the threshold for their role or setting.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists therapist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target openings by treatment modality

Search for your trained modality by name, such as EMDR, DBT, or motivational interviewing, rather than just 'therapist.' Employers who prioritize a specific approach often bury that requirement deep in the posting, so matching on modality surfaces roles where your training is a genuine differentiator.

Prepare a case conceptualization example

Interviewers in clinical settings routinely ask you to walk through how you would conceptualize and treat a presenting case. Prepare one or two anonymized examples that demonstrate your theoretical orientation, your assessment process, and how you would adjust treatment if initial progress stalls.

Negotiate supervision and continuing education

If you're pre-licensed, ask about the supervision structure, supervisor credentials, and whether the employer covers your licensure exam fees. These terms are negotiable at the offer stage and directly affect how quickly you can reach independent practice.

Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most therapists?

The companies hiring the most therapists right now include American Traveler, Ivy Health, and Optum, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in community mental health organizations, integrated healthcare systems, and outpatient group practices.

How many therapist jobs are remote?

About 18% of therapist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the sustained growth of telehealth platforms since the expansion of audio-video licensure accommodations. Outpatient individual therapy and coaching-adjacent wellness roles make up the largest share of fully remote positions, while school-based and residential roles remain predominantly in-person.

How do you become a therapist?

You become a therapist by earning a master's or doctoral degree in a clinical field such as counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy. After graduating, you complete a period of supervised post-degree clinical hours required by your state licensing board, then pass your licensure exam. Some states require a provisional license during the supervised hours phase before you can apply for full independent licensure.

How do you get hired as a therapist with little experience?

You can get hired as a therapist with limited experience by applying to roles that explicitly welcome associate-level or pre-licensed candidates, which are common in community mental health centers, nonprofits, and group practices that provide built-in supervision. Emphasizing your practicum and internship placements, any specialized population experience, and your clinical hours completed signals readiness to employers who routinely hire and develop early-career clinicians.

What does the therapist interview process look like?

The therapist interview process typically begins with a phone screen by a recruiter or clinical director, followed by a structured in-person or video interview covering your theoretical orientation, experience with specific populations, and how you handle clinical crises. Many employers include a case conceptualization exercise or a scenario-based question to assess your clinical reasoning. References from clinical supervisors are almost always required before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to therapist jobs?

You can find and apply to therapist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your license type, specialization, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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