Skill
Motivational Interviewing
Healthcare and Medical
Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered counseling technique developed by psychologists William Miller and Stephen Rollnick that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation to change behavior. It's widely used by therapists, addiction counselors, healthcare providers, and coaches to support behavior change in areas like substance abuse, health habits, and mental health treatment.
Motivational Interviewing in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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- 9
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Open roles requiring Motivational Interviewing (18)
Social Advocacy Clinical Counselor (Interdisciplinary Non Medical)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Bethesda, MD · $102,415 – $112,657
This role provides short-term counseling to military service members and their families around deployment, relationships, parenting, and life transitions, referring clients with serious mental illness to specialized providers. It suits licensed clinicians with a master's degree and clinical experience who want to work within the military healthcare system addressing common adjustment challenges rather than treating psychiatric disorders.
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Registered Nurse-Specialty Clinics
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Harlingen, TX · $77,349 – $158,093
This is a registered nurse position in specialty clinics at a VA health system, supporting diverse patient populations through clinical care, health education, and care coordination. The role suits nurses who thrive in ambulatory settings, enjoy patient education and motivational interviewing, and work well within multidisciplinary teams.
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CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONSULTANT)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
Full-time · Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
A behavioral health consultant embedded in military primary care, providing evidence-based mental health assessments and brief interventions to manage a high-acuity patient population. This role suits licensed clinical psychologists with experience in diagnostic evaluation and cognitive-behavioral approaches who thrive in fast-paced medical settings.
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Family Care-Service Coordinator
Elevance Health
Full-time
This field-based role coordinates long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities in Wisconsin's Family Care program, managing assessments, care planning, and interdisciplinary coordination. It suits someone with a social work background who wants to work directly with vulnerable populations on maximizing their independence and life goals.
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Bilingual Dietitian, PRN - Remote
Vanderbilt University & Medical Center
Part-time · Nashville, TN · $40 / hour · Remote
This remote, part-time research role supports a clinical trial studying weight loss interventions in children with obesity through virtual telehealth nutrition counseling. The position suits registered dietitians with experience in motivational interviewing and a passion for serving underserved families through evidence-based nutrition education.
Listed on Vanderbilt University & Medical Center’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Pharmacist - Infusion Center
CityMD
Full-time · Berkeley Heights, NJ · $71 – $89 / hour
This role manages oral and supportive oncology medications in an outpatient specialty pharmacy setting, optimizing patient therapy outcomes through clinical decision-making and close collaboration with the care team. It suits pharmacists with specialized oncology experience who can independently evaluate treatment regimens, obtain insurance approvals, and counsel patients on complex cancer medication management.
Listed on CityMD’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Lead Certified Medical Assistant Primary Care Clinic
AdventHealth
Full-time · MW AHMG 11 SALT CREEK LN BLDG · $21 – $33 / hour
A lead medical assistant role in a primary care clinic setting with supervisory responsibilities overseeing staff, developing care plans, and managing clinical operations. This suits experienced medical assistants seeking advancement into a leadership position with shift variety including some weekend hours.
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Health & Wellness Coach (Contract)
Talkspace
Contract · New York, NY · $35 / hour · Remote
A remote coaching position with Talkspace's Wisdo Health team, where you'll facilitate virtual group sessions helping adults develop sustainable habits around nutrition, physical activity, and stress management, especially those using GLP-1 medications for weight management. This role suits certified health coaches with experience in motivational interviewing and behavior change who want to deliver accessible wellness support at scale.
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Headspace
Part-time · Remote - United States
This is a part-time mental health coaching role where you'll support members through text and video on the Headspace app, helping them set goals and manage issues like anxiety and stress. The role suits people with coaching credentials and mental health experience who can work flexibly, including some holidays, and want to be part of a collaborative care team.
Listed on Headspace’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Registered Nurse, Care Manager/Coordinator (Interventional Pain Management)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Salt Lake City, UT · $74,854 – $137,807
This role manages pain care coordination and patient support for veterans receiving interventional pain management, conducting procedures, triaging concerns, and educating patients while collaborating across the clinical team. It suits nurses experienced in pain management or critical care who can work independently, mentor others, and drive quality improvements in a federal healthcare setting.
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Asked for alongside Motivational Interviewing
Measured from the 18 open roles that name Motivational Interviewing — not from a curated list.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)4 roles22.2%
- Crisis Intervention4 roles22.2%
- Case Management3 roles16.7%
- Risk Assessment3 roles16.7%
- Telehealth3 roles16.7%
Roles that use Motivational Interviewing
Employers hiring for Motivational Interviewing
9 in total, most open roles first.
- VA
- CC
- Elevance Health2 roles
- AdventHealth1 role
CityMD1 role- HHeadspace1 role
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