Mental Health Specialist Jobs in Government
There are 1,162 open Mental Health Specialist jobs in government as of October 12, 2026, from 134 employers; the median advertised salary is $84,347.
Browse 1,162 mental health specialist jobs across federal, state, and local government.
Search Mental Health Specialist Jobs in Government →- Open jobs
- 1,162
- Employers
- 134
- New in 30 days
- 683
- Median pay
- $84,347
- Middle half
- $58K–$122K
Who's hiring
| Employer | Open | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health, Office of | 298 | $92,611 |
| Department of Mental Health | 170 | $44,811 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 89 | $120,029 |
| Textron Systems | 64 | $128,050 |
| State of South Carolina | 51 | $55,331 |
- Bicultural Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) / Mental Health Specialist - Somali-Speaking ClinicianOregon Health & Science University · Portland, OR
- Mental Health Clinician III - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan - Adolescent UnitState of Colorado · Denver, CO · $56K - $56K
- Mental Health Professional I - School Mental Health Services - (Oconee - AOP)State of South Carolina · Oconee County, SC · $51K - $60K
- Mental Health Professional I - School Mental Health Services - District 3 - (Anderson - AOP)State of South Carolina · Anderson County, SC · $51K - $60K
- Mental Health Professional I (Columbia Area Mental Health Center/ACT)State of South Carolina · Richland County, SC · $51K - $60K
- Mental Health Professional I - School Mental Health Services - District 4 - (Anderson - AOP)State of South Carolina · Anderson County, SC · $51K - $60K
- Mental Health Professional I - School Mental Health (Lexington 1)State of South Carolina · Lexington County, SC · $51K - $60K
- Mental Health Clinician I - Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan (Denver)State of Colorado · Denver, CO · $49K - $63K
- Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor-Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI)Veterans Health Administration · White City, OR · $90K - $116K
- Senior Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor-Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI)Veterans Health Administration · White City, OR · $90K - $116K
- Mental Health Professional I (Columbia Area Mental Health Center/ School-Based)State of South Carolina · Richland County, SC · $51K - $60K
- Mental Health Worker I - Night Shift - Pocasset Mental Health CenterCommonwealth of Massachusetts · MA
- Seasonal Mental Health Worker I - All Shifts - Pocasset Mental Health CenterCommonwealth of Massachusetts · MA
- Mental Health Worker I - Night Shift, 32 hours per week - Pocasset Mental Health CenterCommonwealth of Massachusetts · MA
- Mental Health Worker I - Night Shift, 24 hours per week - Pocasset Mental Health CenterCommonwealth of Massachusetts · MA
- Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Nebraska State PenitentiaryState of Nebraska · Lincoln, NE
- Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Tecumseh State Correctional InstitutionState of Nebraska · Tecumseh, NE
- Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Nebraska Correctional Center for WomenState of Nebraska · York, NE
- Behavioral Health Practitioner - Mental Health - Reception and Treatment CenterState of Nebraska · Lincoln, NE
- Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Salem)State of Oregon · Salem | ODOC | Oregon State Penitentiary · $8K - $10K
- Finance Director, Macomb County Community Mental HealthMacomb County · Community Mental Health - Admin · $97K - $126K
- Behavior Health Specialist 2, Qualified Mental Health Professional (Ontario)State of Oregon · Ontario | ODOC | Snake River Correctional Institution · $8K - $10K
- Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) - Part-Time, Full-Time, or TempState of Oregon · Burns | OYA | Eastern Oregon · $6K - $9K
- Behavioral Health Specialist 2 - Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)State of Oregon · Grants Pass | OYA | Rogue Valley · $6K - $9K
Frequently asked questions
What do Mental Health Specialist jobs in government pay?
The median advertised salary for Mental Health Specialist jobs in government on Ayla is $84,347 a year as of October 12, 2026; the middle half pay $58,265 to $122,332.
Who is hiring the most Mental Health Specialist jobs in government?
As of October 12, 2026, the employers with the most open Mental Health Specialist jobs in government on Ayla are Mental Health, Office of (298), Department of Mental Health (170) and Veterans Health Administration (89).
How many new Mental Health Specialist jobs in government were posted in the last 30 days?
683 of the 1,162 open Mental Health Specialist jobs in government on Ayla were added in the 30 days before October 12, 2026.