Employment Opportunities

If you’re a Non-Independent Master’s Level Clinician (LMHC, LMSW, LMAFT) and working toward independent licensure, Essential Mental Health offers the perfect place to grow your skills and confidence as you take the next step in your professional journey.

Our Pre-Licensure Clinician Program provides the structure, support, and supervision you need to thrive as a developing therapist. You’ll work with a diverse client base in a trauma-informed environment, receive regular individual and group supervision from seasoned licensed supervisors, and continue training in evidence-based modalities like EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness.

At EMH, we believe in flexibility and balance—you set your own schedule, choose the clients you want to work with, and determine the number of clients you see. All clinicians are paid hourly for sessions, supervision and administrative time and you will be reimbursed for no-show sessions (for commercial insurances, and when you choose to charge.) All staff receive PTO to use how they choose (not just sick time.) Full-time employees (20+ clients weekly) receive a monthly medical insurance/wellness stipend and can be reimbursed monthly for personal volunteer hours.

We know the path to independent licensure can feel daunting—but you don’t have to do it alone. At Essential Mental Health, you’ll join a collaborative, growth-focused team that’s invested in your professional success and personal well-being. If you’re ready to build your clinical identity, strengthen your skills, and prepare for independent practice, we’d love to meet you.

Master’s Level Intern Program

Are you a graduate student passionate about helping others and ready to take the next step in your clinical journey? At Essential Mental Health, our Master’s Level Internship Program offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow, learn, and make an impact.

EMH is proud to offer a comprehensive internship experience for Master’s Level students pursuing careers in counseling, social work, or related mental health fields. Our interns work alongside experienced clinicians in a supportive, trauma-informed environment that emphasizes professional growth, ethical practice, and hands-on client experience.

Interns receive weekly individual and group supervision, participate in ongoing trainings, and gain exposure to a variety of modalities such as EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches. This program provides a unique opportunity to learn in a collaborative setting where compassion, clinical excellence, and community impact come together.

You will gain hands-on experience working directly with clients in a trauma-focused setting while receiving individualized and group supervision from experienced licensed clinicians. You’ll have opportunities to train in evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness, participate in team consultations, and be part of a collaborative, mission-driven agency culture (We also take fun VERY seriously….we really like each other and think you’ll like us too!!!

We believe that great clinicians are shaped through mentorship, compassion, and real-world experience. If you’re a graduate student looking to build a strong foundation in trauma-focused therapy to make a substantive difference in your community, we invite you to apply to our Master’s Level Intern Program. Click on the Contact US button or email tessamy@essentialmentalhealth.org