Travel Mental Health - $2,328 per week

Specialty: Mental Health | Discipline: Therapy | Start Date: 09/08/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks

About the role

The Behavioral Health Therapist provides assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and therapeutic support to patients experiencing mental health, emotional, behavioral, or substance use concerns. This role works as part of an interdisciplinary care team to deliver patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive behavioral health services. The Behavioral Health Therapist may provide individual, group, and family therapy in an outpatient, inpatient, emergency, school-based, or integrated care setting. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical documentation, supporting continuity of care, and helping patients develop coping skills, treatment goals, and plans for ongoing support.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health assessments, counseling, and therapy services
• Conduct crisis intervention and develop treatment plans
• Deliver individual, group, and family therapy in various settings (outpatient, inpatient, emergency, school-based, or integrated care)
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in electronic health records
• Support continuity of care and assist patients in developing coping skills and treatment goals
• Assess safety risks and respond appropriately to crisis situations
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to provide patient-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive services
• Comply with HIPAA requirements and maintain patient confidentiality

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field
• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a behavioral health professional (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• Experience providing behavioral health assessments, counseling, or therapy services
• Knowledge of mental health diagnoses, treatment planning, crisis intervention, and therapeutic techniques
• Ability to assess safety risks and respond to crisis situations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in electronic health record documentation
• Current, valid, and active driver’s license
• Ability to travel using publicly available air and ground transportation

Certifications & Licensures

• Current state licensure or eligibility for licensure as a behavioral health professional (e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC, LMHC, LMFT, or equivalent)
• BLS certification from a Vibra Travels-approved vendor

Skills

• Clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation
• Treatment planning and therapeutic techniques
• Individual, group, and family therapy
• Trauma-informed care and cultural awareness
• Strong documentation and ethical decision-making
• Patient-centered communication and collaboration
• Time management and organization
• Ability to remain calm and professional in high-stress environments

Pay

Competitive hourly rate in addition to tax-free stipend (if applicable). Pay package is based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation).

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• 8-hour day shifts (07:00–15:00)

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus (up to $1000 per referral)

About Vibra Travels

Vibra Travels offers nationwide placements in acute care, rehabilitation, critical care, and behavioral health hospitals. Clinicians receive white-glove service, including a dedicated recruiter as a partner, clinical support, and opportunities for local and non-local positions. Vibra Travels emphasizes transparency in compensation and provides consistent support throughout assignments.