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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New Visions Unlimited, Inc.
Location: Cleveland, OH
Pay: $55,000–$65,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, W-2
Work Arrangement: Hybrid with Remote Flexibility
Job Description
New Visions Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a licensed behavioral health counselor to join our clinical team. This position focuses on facilitating evening substance use disorder (SUD) treatment groups, providing individual mental health counseling, and coordinating treatment services for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
We are seeking an organized, dependable, and clinically skilled professional who can independently manage assigned clients, maintain strong communication with referral sources, and provide effective, evidence-based treatment.
This position offers remote-work flexibility, with in-person availability required at our Warrensville Heights location as needed.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate evening Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) therapy groups.
- Provide individual mental health counseling within professional scope of practice.
- Conduct diagnostic and substance use assessments as assigned.
- Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans.
- Manage assigned clients' treatment progress, attendance, engagement, and continuing care needs.
- Maintain communication with courts, probation officers, and other referral sources, including completing treatment status reports.
- Coordinate and document client participation in contingency management programming.
- Collaborate with clinical staff and community providers to support continuity of care.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
- Maintain a minimum of 25 billable clinical service hours per week.
- Participate in clinical meetings, supervision, and professional development activities.
Required Qualifications
- Active Ohio clinical licensure as an LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, or LPCC.
- Appropriate qualifications, competency, and supervision to provide assigned mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.
- Experience providing substance use disorder treatment.
- Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
- Experience providing individual mental health counseling.
- Strong clinical documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage assigned clients, and meet established productivity expectations.
- Must be based in the Greater Cleveland area and available for occasional in-person responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional chemical dependency licensure, such as LICDC or LCDC III.
- Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Experience facilitating IOP or outpatient treatment groups.
- Familiarity with ASAM criteria and Medicaid behavioral health documentation.
- Experience working with court-referred clients and community referral sources.
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 1:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Evening IOP/OP group sessions: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Full-time, 40-hour weekly schedule.
Evening groups are conducted virtually. Remote work is available based on clinical and operational needs, with occasional in-person responsibilities at our Warrensville Heights office.
Compensation
$55,000–$65,000 annually, based on licensure, qualifications, and experience.
Full-time W-2 employment with employee benefits.
About New Visions Unlimited
New Visions Unlimited, Inc. is a Joint Commission-accredited and Ohio-certified behavioral health and addiction treatment provider serving the Greater Cleveland community.
Our programs include Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient treatment, psychiatric services, and recovery support for adults experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
We are committed to accessible, compassionate, evidence-based treatment and a supportive, accountable clinical environment.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you consistently work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM?
Experience:
- Substance use disorder (SUD) group counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Ohio LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, or LPCC license (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cleveland, OH 44128 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44128
New Visions Unlimited, Inc.
Location: Cleveland, OH
Pay: $55,000–$65,000 per year
Job Type: Full-Time, W-2
Work Arrangement: Hybrid with Remote Flexibility
Job Description
New Visions Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a licensed behavioral health counselor to join our clinical team. This position focuses on facilitating evening substance use disorder (SUD) treatment groups, providing individual mental health counseling, and coordinating treatment services for adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
We are seeking an organized, dependable, and clinically skilled professional who can independently manage assigned clients, maintain strong communication with referral sources, and provide effective, evidence-based treatment.
This position offers remote-work flexibility, with in-person availability required at our Warrensville Heights location as needed.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate evening Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) therapy groups.
- Provide individual mental health counseling within professional scope of practice.
- Conduct diagnostic and substance use assessments as assigned.
- Develop, implement, and review individualized treatment plans.
- Manage assigned clients' treatment progress, attendance, engagement, and continuing care needs.
- Maintain communication with courts, probation officers, and other referral sources, including completing treatment status reports.
- Coordinate and document client participation in contingency management programming.
- Collaborate with clinical staff and community providers to support continuity of care.
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
- Maintain a minimum of 25 billable clinical service hours per week.
- Participate in clinical meetings, supervision, and professional development activities.
Required Qualifications
- Active Ohio clinical licensure as an LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, or LPCC.
- Appropriate qualifications, competency, and supervision to provide assigned mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.
- Experience providing substance use disorder treatment.
- Experience facilitating therapeutic groups.
- Experience providing individual mental health counseling.
- Strong clinical documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage assigned clients, and meet established productivity expectations.
- Must be based in the Greater Cleveland area and available for occasional in-person responsibilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional chemical dependency licensure, such as LICDC or LCDC III.
- Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Experience facilitating IOP or outpatient treatment groups.
- Familiarity with ASAM criteria and Medicaid behavioral health documentation.
- Experience working with court-referred clients and community referral sources.
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 1:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Evening IOP/OP group sessions: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Wednesday and Friday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Full-time, 40-hour weekly schedule.
Evening groups are conducted virtually. Remote work is available based on clinical and operational needs, with occasional in-person responsibilities at our Warrensville Heights office.
Compensation
$55,000–$65,000 annually, based on licensure, qualifications, and experience.
Full-time W-2 employment with employee benefits.
About New Visions Unlimited
New Visions Unlimited, Inc. is a Joint Commission-accredited and Ohio-certified behavioral health and addiction treatment provider serving the Greater Cleveland community.
Our programs include Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient treatment, psychiatric services, and recovery support for adults experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
We are committed to accessible, compassionate, evidence-based treatment and a supportive, accountable clinical environment.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Can you consistently work Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Wednesday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM?
Experience:
- Substance use disorder (SUD) group counseling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Ohio LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, or LPCC license (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Cleveland, OH 44128 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44128
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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 DeCoach Recovery Centre, Talbert House, and Centerpoint Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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?
Dayton, Lebanon, and Fairborn 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 67% of behavioral health counselor openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 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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