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Mental Health Therapist
What 45 fast-growing companies ask for — updated September 2026
Across 651 active Mental Health Therapist postings, LMFT is the most-requested skill — in 87% of listings, ahead of Communication and Written Communication. 45 companies are hiring right now, led by BlueSky Telepsych. 4% of Mental Health Therapist roles now call for AI skills, and 16% are remote.
651active postings
4%ask for AI skills
16%remote
45companies hiring
Most-demanded skills
| Skill | % of postings | |
|---|---|---|
| LMFT | 87% | |
| Communication | 55% | |
| Written Communication | 46% | |
| Time Management | 38% | |
| Mental Health | 28% | |
| Social Work | 23% | |
| Dbt | 19% | |
| Billing | 18% | |
| Newsletters | 15% | |
| Telehealth | 14% | |
| Collaboration | 12% | |
| Microsoft Office | 11% |
Top employers hiring now
| Company | Open roles |
|---|---|
| BlueSky Telepsych | 238 |
| Lyra Health | 113 |
| BetterHelp | 57 |
| Effective School Solutions | 52 |
| Blackbird Health | 45 |
| Cortica - Neurodevelopmental | 18 |