Psychiatric hospitals, mental health and substance use treatment
Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Hospital Jobs
5,353 behavioral health jobs are open today, 534 of them for nurses, at 291 employers in 50 states. Read every night from the job boards of the employers and agencies that post them, each with its full posting and the pay it states; the most come from LifeStance Health (303), Brightli (142) and Applied ABC (136).
Behavioral health jobs by kind of job
Each kind's open behavioral health jobs and the median hourly pay of the ones that state it (the middle of each posted range).
- Mental Health & Social Work3,662 jobs, median $23.50/hr
- Registered Nurses & LPNs534 jobs, median $36/hr
- Patient Access, Coding & Medical Admin244 jobs, median $21.57/hr
- Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants238 jobs, median $82.50/hr
- Physicians & Surgeons184 jobs, median $172.50/hr
- Caregivers & Home Health Aides168 jobs, median $20.53/hr
- Physical, Occupational, Speech & Respiratory Therapy97 jobs, median $40/hr
- Nursing Assistants & Patient Care Techs64 jobs, median $21.26/hr
- Medical Assistants57 jobs, median $21.56/hr
- More Allied Health48 jobs, median $21.69/hr
- Pharmacists & Pharmacy Techs21 jobs, median $22.95/hr
Fewer behavioral health jobs, no page of their own yet
- Dentists, Hygienists & Dental Assistants17 jobs, median $22/hr
- Lab Techs & Phlebotomists8 jobs, median $21.39/hr
- Radiology & Imaging Techs6 jobs
- EMTs & Paramedics4 jobs
- Surgical Techs & Sterile Processing1 job
Newest behavioral health nursing jobs
Registered nurse and LPN jobs, newest first. Every behavioral health nurse job.
- LVN - Full-Time - Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center - Midland, Texas
- LVN - PRN - Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center - Midland, Texas
- Nurse Supervisor - Nightshift 7pm - 7am - PERMIAN BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER - MIDLAND, TEXAS
- RN - Full-time - PERMIAN BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER - MIDLAND, TEXAS
- Addiction Nurse - LPN
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Brain Injury)$38.44–$40.49/hr
- Nurse LPN
- Nursing Staff - (MA, CMA, LPN) - 388 Clinic
- Registered Nurse$33–$52/hr
- Clinical Support Staff (LPN or MA) - Full-Time II$20–$30/hr
- Registered Nurse - Temporary Relief$40–$42/hr
- Direct Support Professional - Day Program/Nursing Support Hybrid$18.00–$20.52/hr
- LPN- Neurology Clinic (Part-Time)
- Clinic Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
- Nursing Education Coordinator
- RN PRN - Crisis
- Adult Program Nurse
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Primary Care
- Licensed Practical Nurse - PM Shift$50,500–$60,000/yr
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Youth Residential Nurse - Part-Time$35/hr
- Part-Time Nurse LPN
- Registered Nurse - Full Time$31–$36/hr
- Registered Nurse (PRN)$35–$46/hr
- Registered Nurse$35–$46/hr
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- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)$30–$39/hr
- Registered Nurse (RN)$40–$45/hr
- Registered Nurse- Inpatient Medical Unit (Days)
Selected agencies and apps hiring now
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Compunnel HealthcareTravel nursing agency
Its pages say it places RNs, LPNs and CNAs on travel, local and per diem work, allied health (PT, OT, SLP, radiology, lab, respiratory) on travel and contract, plus medical admin (billing, coding, front desk) and pharma/
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Imaging
AHS StaffingTravel nursing agency
Places travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
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Newest behavioral health jobs in other fields
CNAs, therapists, imaging and lab techs, pharmacists and more, newest first.
- Physical Therapist - PT - Outpatient Ortho
- Program Therapist - Full Time - Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center - Midland, Texas
- Staffing Scheduler/Coordinator
- Behavior Technician (BT) / Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)$18.50–$28/hr
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) - Orange Park, FL$75,000–$82,000/yr
- Care Coordinator/Life Skills Instructor-Youth & Family HCBS
- Awake Overnight Residential Counselor
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (Brain Injury)
- Per Diem Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)
- Residential Counselor (Mental Health Services)$22–$28.55/hr
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Part Time-PM (Robertsdale)
- Outreach Crisis Specialist, AM
- Outreach Crisis Specialist, PM
- Stepping Up Case Manager
- Therapist, In-Home
- Behavior Support Specialist- STAIRS$20.05–$23.03/hr
- Direct Support Professional - Pool$18/hr
- Mental Health Technician- Part-time$22.00/hr
- PT Unlicensed Outpatient Therapist$37/hr
- Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W-2)$58.50–$76/hr
- Clinical Case Manager - WellConnect$39.08–$43.15/hr
- Peer Specialist - WellConnect$39.08–$43.15/hr
- SUD Counselor - WellConnect$39.08–$43.15/hr
- Adult Psychiatrist - Hybrid Schedule
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Clinical Psychologist (PsyD & PhD)
- Adult Psychiatrist - Flexible Schedule
Behavioral Health and Psychiatric Hospital Jobs by state
Every state with behavioral health jobs open today. Each page lists them by kind of job.
- New York447
- California426
- Massachusetts358
- Pennsylvania350
- Ohio236
- Florida235
- Kansas226
- Georgia210
- Missouri192
- North Carolina191
- Indiana183
- Texas170
- Minnesota151
- New Jersey139
- Maryland136
- Tennessee134
- Virginia126
- New Hampshire125
- Washington124
- Kentucky123
- Illinois121
- Arizona113
- Colorado111
- Oregon100
- Alabama85
- Wisconsin84
- Michigan83
- Utah79
- Connecticut70
- Montana65
- Rhode Island65
- Nebraska62
- Maine59
- New Mexico59
- Iowa55
- Oklahoma47
- South Carolina39
- Louisiana38
- Vermont28
- Arkansas27
- Delaware26
- District of Columbia25
- Mississippi24
- Idaho22
- Alaska21
- Hawaii21
- North Dakota20
- Nevada14
- West Virginia14
- Wyoming8
Employers with the most behavioral health jobs
- LifeStance Health303
- Brightli142
- Applied ABC136
- Aluma Care KS135
- Sailor Health124
- Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health115
- CHE Behavioral106
- Supportive Care106
- Open Sky Community Services93
- Centerstone83
- Vinfen79
- Monarch78
- ARC Health Partners72
- AltaPointe Health Systems69
- Center for Social Dynamics69
- Avenues Recovery67
- Stars Behavioral Health Group66
- Peerstar65
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Frequently asked questions
What jobs are there in behavioral health?
Psychiatric hospitals and residential programs hire nurses, psychiatric and mental health techs, therapists and psychiatrists around the clock; outpatient clinics and substance use programs hire therapists, counselors, social workers, case managers, peer specialists and intake staff. Every job here is at a behavioral health employer, by kind of job and by state.
How much do behavioral health jobs pay?
The behavioral health jobs open today that state an hourly rate post a median of $23.50 an hour for mental health, $36 an hour for nurses, $21.57 an hour for front desk & admin, $82.50 an hour for nps & pas and $172.50 an hour for doctors (the middle of each posted range). Each kind of job's page shows its own median.
Do behavioral health techs need a license?
Usually not: many psychiatric and mental health tech jobs ask for a high school diploma, some experience or a CNA certificate, and train on de-escalation; therapists and counselors need a license or a supervised path to one. Each posting says what it asks for.
Which employers have the most behavioral health jobs?
Of the jobs open today, the most are at LifeStance Health (303), Brightli (142), Applied ABC (136), Aluma Care KS (135) and Sailor Health (124).