Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Ohio
Behavioral Health Counselor jobs in Ohio are among the most active in the Midwest, with sustained demand across community mental health centers, hospital systems, substance use treatment programs, and school-based services at every level from entry-level counselor through clinical supervisor. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the largest share of openings, and established employers such as OhioGuidestone, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center maintain consistent hiring pipelines. Addiction counseling, trauma-informed care, and co-occurring disorder treatment are the most sought-after specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary:
Responsible for providing individual and group counseling/therapy as defined by license. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning for all applicable clients. Performs comprehensive diagnostic assessment within the scope of license.
Requires one of the following licenses: LISW or LPCC
Position Description:
- Perform individual and group counseling through psychosocial intervention under general supervision
- Maintaincase load andutilization by maintaining regular contact with clients
- Monitor and assess progress utilizing supportive methods
- Interview and observe clients and prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans
- Provide family therapy according to established principles and best practices
- Provide cognitive behavioral treatment, conducts assessments, individual/group therapy
- May provide clinical direction and participate in providing in-service training to other treatment team members
- Provides diagnosis independently throughin-depth assessment.
- Assess and select appropriate counseling methods in order to maximize treatment process and outcomes, both individual and group
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of clinical activities in compliance with contract, regulatory and agency requirements and clinical best practices
- Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations and licensure scope
- Consult with team members concerning situations and possible courses of action
- Serve as a license supervisor to select agency staff and/or supervise clinical interns as assigned
- Completes agency, accrediting body, and funder required training
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interact with others in an ethical, culturally sensitive and respectful manner
- Be adaptive,flexible and responsive to the needs of the client and program
- Demonstrate professional behavior and strong clinical boundaries
- Ability to teachclinical therapy principles
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced problem solving skills and ability to multi-task while prioritizing tasks
- Remain current in general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side effects and DSM/IC diagnoses
- Ability to use electronic service documentation system effectively
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree and at least one of the following licenses:LISW or LPCC
- 3–5years clinical counseling experience preferred
Essential Functions/Physical Demands:
- Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned.Occasional standing and walking.Frequent sitting.
- Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.
- Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity. Frequent to constant talking.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
Position Summary:
Responsible for providing individual and group counseling/therapy as defined by license. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning for all applicable clients. Performs comprehensive diagnostic assessment within the scope of license.
Requires one of the following licenses: LISW or LPCC
Position Description:
- Perform individual and group counseling through psychosocial intervention under general supervision
- Maintaincase load andutilization by maintaining regular contact with clients
- Monitor and assess progress utilizing supportive methods
- Interview and observe clients and prepare clinical reports and individualized service plans
- Provide family therapy according to established principles and best practices
- Provide cognitive behavioral treatment, conducts assessments, individual/group therapy
- May provide clinical direction and participate in providing in-service training to other treatment team members
- Provides diagnosis independently throughin-depth assessment.
- Assess and select appropriate counseling methods in order to maximize treatment process and outcomes, both individual and group
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of clinical activities in compliance with contract, regulatory and agency requirements and clinical best practices
- Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations and licensure scope
- Consult with team members concerning situations and possible courses of action
- Serve as a license supervisor to select agency staff and/or supervise clinical interns as assigned
- Completes agency, accrediting body, and funder required training
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to interact with others in an ethical, culturally sensitive and respectful manner
- Be adaptive,flexible and responsive to the needs of the client and program
- Demonstrate professional behavior and strong clinical boundaries
- Ability to teachclinical therapy principles
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced problem solving skills and ability to multi-task while prioritizing tasks
- Remain current in general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side effects and DSM/IC diagnoses
- Ability to use electronic service documentation system effectively
Job Requirements:
- Master’s degree and at least one of the following licenses:LISW or LPCC
- 3–5years clinical counseling experience preferred
Essential Functions/Physical Demands:
- Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned.Occasional standing and walking.Frequent sitting.
- Gross Mobility: Rare climbing, or crawling. Infrequent balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Frequent to constant reaching and handling.
- Sensory: Rare tasting/smelling. Infrequent use of color vision. Occasional use of far visual acuity, depth perception, and field of vision. Frequent use of near and midrange visual acuity. Frequent to constant talking.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
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The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health counselor jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio counselor license (LPC or LPCC) or license-track registration through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
- Master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or a closely related behavioral health field
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Familiarity with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in behavioral health documentation
- Current CPR certification and ability to pass an Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation background check
Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health counselor in Ohio?
You become a behavioral health counselor in Ohio by completing a master's degree in counseling or a related field, then registering with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as a Registered Counselor Intern while accruing supervised hours. After completing the required supervised experience, you sit for the National Counselor Examination and apply for full Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) status through the same board.
Which companies hire behavioral health counselors in Ohio?
Employers hiring behavioral health counselors in Ohio right now include Talbert House, International SOS Government Medical Services, and Service Core, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's dense network of federally qualified health centers, community mental health boards, and large integrated hospital systems keeps demand consistent well beyond the largest brand-name employers.
Which Ohio cities have the most behavioral health counselor jobs?
Toledo, Lebanon, and Cincinnati have the most behavioral health counselor openings in Ohio right now. Columbus leads because of its concentration of large hospital systems, state agency headquarters, and university-affiliated clinics, while Cleveland and Cincinnati generate high volume through their anchor health systems and established nonprofit behavioral health networks that serve dense urban and surrounding suburban populations.
Are there remote behavioral health counselor jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because much of the work involves in-person assessment, crisis response, and group programming. About 0% of behavioral health counselor openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the positions that do go remote tend to be outpatient talk-therapy caseloads where telehealth delivery is clinically appropriate and payer-approved.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health counselor in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is registering as a Counselor Intern with the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board and applying to supervised associate or intern-level roles at community mental health boards or large systems such as Nationwide Children's Hospital or OhioGuidestone, which run structured internship and post-graduate supervision programs. Candidates coming from adjacent roles like case manager, psychiatric technician, or peer support specialist often move into counselor-track positions once they complete their master's degree, and holding a Certified Peer Recovery Supporter credential recognized in Ohio strengthens early applications considerably.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health counselor jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to behavioral health counselor jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across community health centers, hospital systems, schools, and private practices. Search the listings for roles that match your license level and specialty, then apply directly to the employers that fit.
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