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Starting a career in behavioral health can feel intimidating.
You may have spent years earning your degree, only to find that job postings feel overwhelming, overly technical, or vague about what the work actually looks like. Many roles ask for “experience,” without explaining how new graduates are supposed to get it. At the same time, you’re eager to start doing meaningful work — work that uses what you’ve learned and genuinely helps people.
At Bold Steps Behavioral Health in Pennsylvania, we aim to make that transition clearer. We hire locally, support early-career professionals, and offer real opportunities to grow into this field with structure, supervision, and support.
Behavioral health work is rarely about having all the answers. It’s about showing up consistently, learning how to work as part of a team, and developing the skills to support people through complex mental health and substance-related challenges.
At Bold Steps, you won’t be working in isolation. Our teams collaborate across clinical, support, and operational roles, with clear expectations and guidance. Learning happens on the job — through supervision, training, and real-world experience — not through pressure to “already know everything.”
We regularly hire individuals who are early in their careers, including recent graduates and those transitioning into behavioral health for the first time.
Many members of our Pennsylvania team hold degrees in:
For many employees, Bold Steps is one of their first professional roles after graduation — a place to begin applying their education in a real clinical environment while continuing to learn and grow.
Our Pennsylvania programs rely on a wide range of roles working together to support clients effectively. Career paths may include:
Whether your background is clinical, supportive, or organizational, behavioral health work depends on strong teams — and there are multiple ways to build a meaningful career here.
Bold Steps Behavioral Health is a local employer in Pennsylvania, and we intentionally hire from the communities we serve. For graduates, this offers a practical and valuable opportunity to:
For colleges and universities, local employment opportunities like these play an important role in post-graduation employment outcomes — helping graduates move from education into stable, meaningful work.
Some roles at Bold Steps Behavioral Health may allow employees to earn clinical or pre-licensure hours, depending on the position, credentials, and supervision structure.
Where applicable:
This can be especially valuable for graduates who plan to pursue licensure or advanced clinical roles while working in the field.
We believe that early-career professionals do their best work when expectations are clear and support is consistent.
At Bold Steps, professional development includes:
Our goal is to help you build confidence and competence over time — not to overwhelm you on day one.
We don’t expect new graduates to have everything figured out. We value:
You don’t need years of experience to apply for entry-level roles. If you’re motivated, thoughtful, and committed to doing the work responsibly, we want to hear from you.
Job searching in this field can feel high-stakes — especially when the work involves people’s lives. We try to make the process as straightforward and human as possible.
Job descriptions are meant to guide you, not test you. Interviews are conversations. Questions are welcome. Our focus is on finding the right fit — for you and for the people we serve.
If you’re ready to begin or continue your career in behavioral health, we invite you to explore current opportunities with Bold Steps Behavioral Health in Pennsylvania.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, an early-career professional, or someone looking to grow in this field, we’re committed to supporting meaningful, sustainable careers in behavioral health.
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