Child Therapist Jobs in Ohio
Child Therapist jobs in Ohio are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, pediatric hospital systems, school-based programs, and outpatient behavioral health practices, with openings at every level from newly licensed associates through senior clinicians and clinical supervisors. The busiest hiring markets are Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where established employers like Nationwide Children's Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center consistently maintain child therapist roles. Play therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and autism spectrum support are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Licensed Therapist
Flexible schedule | Office or school based
Clinical work that fits your life
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking Ohio licensed therapists who want meaningful work with greater control over their schedules. Choose office-based care, school-based care or a combination of both.
Your schedule
Establish dependable availability that works for you and the families you serve.
Your setting
Office-based, school-based care or a combination of both.
This position offers an alternative to a traditional full-time caseload. Clinicians establish consistent availability with C&A and provide direct care during those hours. The role may complement another position, support a gradual return to practice or provide a flexible way to stay connected to clinical work in the community.
What makes the role different
- Choose your setting - Work in a C&A office, a partner school, or both.
- Shape your availability - Establish dependable hours that work for you and the families you serve.
- Focus on clinical care - Join an established behavioral health organization and multidisciplinary care network.
Who are we looking for
We are looking for engaging, dependable clinicians who connect well with children and caregivers, value collaboration and bring sound judgment to complex needs. Experience in child and family behavioral health is valuable, but we also welcome clinicians interested in expanding their work with young people.
Position Details
Work settings: Canton, Belden Village, Alliance, Plain Township, partner schools and community settings.
Schedule: Flexible availability, with after-school, evening and possible Saturday hours.
Population: Children and young adults from early childhood through age 24, plus their caregivers.
Primary responsibilities
- Provide individual and family therapy.
- Complete assessments when qualified and assigned.
- Develop treatment plans and timely clinical documentation.
- Coordinate care with families, schools and community partners.
- Use evidence-based approaches matched to each client.
- Maintain reliable availability and an agreed-upon caseload.
Clinical approaches
Experience with trauma-informed and evidence-based models. These models include TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, DBT, DINA or Incredible Years is valued. Training needs may vary by assignment.
Experience we value
- Children, adolescents, young adults and families.
- Early childhood, trauma and victimized youth.
- Transition-age youth and youth with sexual behavior problems.
- Chronic, severe emotional or behavioral needs.
- Engaging clients and caregivers who may be uncertain about services.
- Collaborative, culturally responsive care across systems.
Required qualifications
- Active license in the State of Ohio to provide therapy via the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, or the Ohio Board of (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, IMFT, Licensed Psychologist).
- Degree required for the applicable license: bachelor's in social work or master's in counseling, social work or a related field.
- Ability to meet documentation, confidentiality, ethical and regulatory standards.
About C&A
For more than 50 years, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health has helped children, youth and families meet life's challenges with health, hope and opportunity. Today, C&A serves more than 9,000 people annually through a network of therapists, psychiatric providers, case managers, schools and community partners. C&A is an affiliate of Goodwill Industries.
9,000 + Served Annually
AGES 0 TO 24 - Specialized Care
4 STARK COUNTY LOCATIONS
RECOGNITION
Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces, 2022 through 2026 | Ohio Psychological Association Thrive Workplace Award, 2025
TO APPLY
Send your resume to recruiting@childandadolescent.org
or Visit: https://goodwillgoodskills.applicantpro.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=CABH
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. Employment classification, benefit eligibility, minimum availability requirements and other position terms will be outlined during the hiring process.
Licensed Therapist
Flexible schedule | Office or school based
Clinical work that fits your life
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking Ohio licensed therapists who want meaningful work with greater control over their schedules. Choose office-based care, school-based care or a combination of both.
Your schedule
Establish dependable availability that works for you and the families you serve.
Your setting
Office-based, school-based care or a combination of both.
This position offers an alternative to a traditional full-time caseload. Clinicians establish consistent availability with C&A and provide direct care during those hours. The role may complement another position, support a gradual return to practice or provide a flexible way to stay connected to clinical work in the community.
What makes the role different
- Choose your setting - Work in a C&A office, a partner school, or both.
- Shape your availability - Establish dependable hours that work for you and the families you serve.
- Focus on clinical care - Join an established behavioral health organization and multidisciplinary care network.
Who are we looking for
We are looking for engaging, dependable clinicians who connect well with children and caregivers, value collaboration and bring sound judgment to complex needs. Experience in child and family behavioral health is valuable, but we also welcome clinicians interested in expanding their work with young people.
Position Details
Work settings: Canton, Belden Village, Alliance, Plain Township, partner schools and community settings.
Schedule: Flexible availability, with after-school, evening and possible Saturday hours.
Population: Children and young adults from early childhood through age 24, plus their caregivers.
Primary responsibilities
- Provide individual and family therapy.
- Complete assessments when qualified and assigned.
- Develop treatment plans and timely clinical documentation.
- Coordinate care with families, schools and community partners.
- Use evidence-based approaches matched to each client.
- Maintain reliable availability and an agreed-upon caseload.
Clinical approaches
Experience with trauma-informed and evidence-based models. These models include TF-CBT, motivational interviewing, DBT, DINA or Incredible Years is valued. Training needs may vary by assignment.
Experience we value
- Children, adolescents, young adults and families.
- Early childhood, trauma and victimized youth.
- Transition-age youth and youth with sexual behavior problems.
- Chronic, severe emotional or behavioral needs.
- Engaging clients and caregivers who may be uncertain about services.
- Collaborative, culturally responsive care across systems.
Required qualifications
- Active license in the State of Ohio to provide therapy via the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, or the Ohio Board of (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, IMFT, Licensed Psychologist).
- Degree required for the applicable license: bachelor's in social work or master's in counseling, social work or a related field.
- Ability to meet documentation, confidentiality, ethical and regulatory standards.
About C&A
For more than 50 years, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health has helped children, youth and families meet life's challenges with health, hope and opportunity. Today, C&A serves more than 9,000 people annually through a network of therapists, psychiatric providers, case managers, schools and community partners. C&A is an affiliate of Goodwill Industries.
9,000 + Served Annually
AGES 0 TO 24 - Specialized Care
4 STARK COUNTY LOCATIONS
RECOGNITION
Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces, 2022 through 2026 | Ohio Psychological Association Thrive Workplace Award, 2025
TO APPLY
Send your resume to recruiting@childandadolescent.org
or Visit: https://goodwillgoodskills.applicantpro.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=CABH
Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. Employment classification, benefit eligibility, minimum availability requirements and other position terms will be outlined during the hiring process.
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in child therapist jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credential required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related clinical field
- Experience providing direct therapy services to children, adolescents, or families
- Proficiency with evidence-based modalities such as CBT, TF-CBT, or play therapy
- Ability to complete clinical documentation within required timelines in an EHR system
- Valid Ohio background check clearance and compliance with HIPAA confidentiality standards
Child Therapist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a child therapist in Ohio?
To become a child therapist in Ohio, you complete a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field, then apply for licensure through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Most clinicians pursue the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) credential, both of which require supervised post-graduate hours and a licensing exam. Completing supervised hours at a pediatric or community mental health setting strengthens your path toward child-focused roles.
How much do child therapists make in Ohio?
Child therapists in Ohio earn a median of about $70,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,200 for the lowest 10% to over $157,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire child therapists in Ohio?
Employers hiring child therapists in Ohio right now include LifeStance Health, The Centers, and InspireKids, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's strong network of children's hospital systems, community mental health centers, and school districts creates consistent openings across the state throughout the year.
Which Ohio cities have the most child therapist jobs?
Cleveland, Dayton, and Canton are the Ohio cities with the most child therapist openings, driven by the concentration of large pediatric hospital systems, community behavioral health organizations, and urban school districts in those metros. Columbus and Cleveland in particular anchor high volumes of listings year-round because of flagship employers like Nationwide Children's Hospital and Cleveland Clinic, while Cincinnati's dense network of outpatient and hospital-based practices sustains steady hiring as well.
Are there remote child therapist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because child therapy relies heavily on in-person clinical assessment, play-based interventions, and direct observation. About 75% of child therapist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and most of those are telehealth roles focused on talk therapy with older children and adolescents rather than early childhood or play therapy positions.
How can I get hired as a child therapist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly for post-graduate associate or provisional licensure roles at Ohio's large children's hospital systems and community mental health centers, which routinely hire clinicians who are working toward full LISW or LPC licensure under supervision. Nationwide Children's Hospital, Netcare Access, and OhioGuidestone all run structured internship and supervised residency tracks for new graduates. Adjacent roles such as mental health case manager, crisis counselor, or behavioral health technician also serve as common stepping stones, and completing a field placement in a pediatric or school-based Ohio setting during your master's program significantly strengthens your candidacy.
Where can I find and apply to child therapist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to child therapist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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