Treatment Specialist Jobs

Treatment Specialist jobs are open across behavioral health, substance use recovery, correctional facilities, and community mental health centers, from entry-level counselor roles to senior clinician and program supervisor positions, with specializations in addiction recovery, crisis intervention, and dual-diagnosis treatment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles68
Top stateMichigan
Top employerFederal Bureau of Prisons
Top cityGrand Rapids, MI
Work type79% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Dental Billing Specialist/ Treatment Coordinator/ Front Desk
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Dental Billing Specialist/ Treatment Coordinator/ Front Desk
Synergy Dental Corp
Hollywood, Florida
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$27 - $30/hr
On-Site

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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Case Manager)
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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Case Manager)
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Thomson, Illinois
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project & Program Management
$58k - $84k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Special Population Program Coordinator)
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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Special Population Program Coordinator)
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Victorville, California
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
$87k - $113k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree in social work
10,000+

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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Special Population Program Coordinator)
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Correctional Treatment Specialist (Special Population Program Coordinator)
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Springfield, Missouri
Business Operations
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
$75k - $97k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree in social work
10,000+

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Front office insurance specialist and treatment coordinator
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Front office insurance specialist and treatment coordinator
Private Dental Office
Sacramento, California
Higher Education
Research & Academia
Teaching & Instruction
$25 - $30/hr
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Treatment Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Federal Bureau of Prisons10
  • Wedgwood Christian Services10
  • The Dimock Center4
  • Saint Francis Ministries3
  • Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in treatment specialist jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field
  • Active state licensure or certification such as CADC, LCDC, LCSW, or LPC
  • Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions in a clinical or residential setting
  • Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities including CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care
  • Ability to complete clinical documentation, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and on time
  • Familiarity with case management, crisis intervention protocols, and discharge planning processes

Tips for Your Treatment Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to treatment modalities

List the specific modalities you're trained in, such as CBT, motivational interviewing, or DBT, rather than just 'counseling skills.' Hiring managers in behavioral health scan for these terms to match you to their client population and program requirements.

Lead with licensure status clearly

Put your credential level, whether CADC, LCDC, LCSW, or another state-specific license, right under your name. Many treatment specialist postings filter applications by licensure, and burying it in the body of your resume costs you interviews.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Target postings by population served

Filter openings by the client group you have the most documented hours with, adolescents, adults in recovery, justice-involved individuals, or co-occurring disorder patients. Matching your case history to the population an employer serves dramatically improves your callback rate.

Prepare a case conceptualization example

Most behavioral health interviews include a scenario question asking how you'd assess and plan care for a client. Practice walking through your clinical reasoning using a de-identified example that shows your intake process, goal-setting approach, and discharge criteria.

Negotiate your supervision structure upfront

If you're working toward a full license, ask about the number of supervised clinical hours offered per week and who provides supervision before you accept an offer. Facilities vary widely, and this detail directly affects how fast you meet your state's licensure requirements.

Treatment Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most treatment specialists?

The most active employers for treatment specialists right now are Federal Bureau of Prisons, Wedgwood Christian Services, and The Dimock Center, and the most openings are in Michigan, Kansas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent at residential treatment centers, community mental health agencies, and correctional health contractors.

How many treatment specialist jobs are remote?

About 21% of treatment specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth counseling and care coordination roles making up the largest share of those positions. Direct-care and residential roles almost always require in-person presence, while case management and outreach work is more likely to offer schedule flexibility.

How do you become a treatment specialist?

Start by earning a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or counseling, then gain direct clinical hours through internships or entry-level roles at a treatment facility. Most positions require a state-recognized certification or license, so identify your state's credentialing body and complete the required supervised hours and exam. A master's degree opens doors to senior clinical roles and independent licensure.

How do you get hired as a treatment specialist with little experience?

Focus on roles labeled 'counselor aide,' 'recovery support specialist,' or 'case management assistant,' which are designed for candidates building their clinical hours. Highlight any practicum placements, volunteer work at crisis lines, or peer recovery experience in your application. Residential facilities and nonprofit community programs hire more entry-level candidates than hospital-based settings and often provide clinical supervision toward licensure.

What does the treatment specialist interview process look like?

Most employers conduct a phone screen followed by one or two in-person or video interviews with a clinical supervisor and sometimes a program director. Expect scenario-based questions about how you handle a client in crisis, manage a difficult group session, or document a critical incident. Some facilities ask you to review a sample case and walk through your assessment, so practicing clinical reasoning out loud beforehand helps.

Where can I find and apply to treatment specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to treatment specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your license level, clinical specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and goals.

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