Clinical Supervisor Jobs in Ohio
Clinical Supervisor jobs in Ohio are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in behavioral health, chemical dependency treatment, and community mental health centers, with openings at every level from newly licensed counselors stepping into supervisory roles through seasoned directors overseeing multi-site programs. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the hiring market, where large systems and organizations such as OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Syntero maintain ongoing needs for clinical supervisors across outpatient, residential, and school-based settings. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio are substance use disorder supervision, children and adolescent services, and integrated care coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary:
Are you ready to lead our dedicated teams within the Gateways programs located at our Walnut & Western Hills locations to make a direct impact on recovery in our community? As our Clinical Supervisor, you will champion clinical excellence and oversee the daily delivery of our outpatient substance use treatment services. In this role, you will act as the program's clinical expert, providing direct guidance, supervision, and mentorship to our licensed and clinical staff. You will ensure our care consistently meets the highest standards of evidence-based practice, licensing, and accreditation, helping us build a supportive environment where both our clients and our clinicians thrive.
Position Requires Ohio Independent Clinical Licensure (LISW, LPCC)
Position Description:
- Responsible for overseeing the clinical delivery of services in accordance with the contract, licensing, certification, accreditation and agency standards
- Use approved evidence-based models to drive program development, implementation and fidelity to best practices
- Perform case review and clinical oversight within scope of license
- Monitor key indicators that impact financial outcome and performance
- Maintain clinical and programmatic workflow and delegate effectively
- Work with Associate Director and others on clinical and programmatic initiatives
- Drive collaboration and cooperation between service lines to ensure service integration
- Direct and supervise clinical staff by ensuring training needs are met and regular supervision occurs
- Ensure quality clinical documentation in accordance with contract, regulatory and agency requirements
- Assure compliance with: site audits, peer reviews and agency Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives
- Generate outcome data and use for improvement
- Monitor and complete all reports according to contract, licensing, certification, accreditation standards
- Follow protocols in responding to, reporting, and resolving unusual incidents
- Mitigate risk using crisis intervention skills and anticipate/prevent crisis
- Provide clinical supervision to direct service staff by assuring that training and supervision occur
- Provide in-depth assessment services and diagnostic summaries; assess and select appropriate counseling methods to maximize treatment process and outcomes, both individual and group
- Provide individual and group counseling for substance abuse and mental health clients
- Will participate in the hiring process of all reporting staff
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of clinical best practices and evidence-based models in specific area of expertise
- Ability to interface with internal and external customers
- Ability to resolve conflict in an open, effective and timely manner
- Skill in fostering teamwork and a positive work environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to maintain and ensure appropriate boundaries with staff and clients
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Skill in providing supervision, coaching, and development to staff
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
- Remain current in general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side effects and DSM-V diagnoses
- Ability to use electronic service documentation system effectively
Job Requirements:
- Masters degree in Social Sciences or applicable field
- Independent clinical license (LISW, LPCC) specific to area of focus, with supervisory (S) designation within one year of hire
- Valid drivers license and current auto insurance
Essential Functions/Physical Demands:
- Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Infrequent standing and walking. Constant 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, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking and listening.
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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Position Summary:
Are you ready to lead our dedicated teams within the Gateways programs located at our Walnut & Western Hills locations to make a direct impact on recovery in our community? As our Clinical Supervisor, you will champion clinical excellence and oversee the daily delivery of our outpatient substance use treatment services. In this role, you will act as the program's clinical expert, providing direct guidance, supervision, and mentorship to our licensed and clinical staff. You will ensure our care consistently meets the highest standards of evidence-based practice, licensing, and accreditation, helping us build a supportive environment where both our clients and our clinicians thrive.
Position Requires Ohio Independent Clinical Licensure (LISW, LPCC)
Position Description:
- Responsible for overseeing the clinical delivery of services in accordance with the contract, licensing, certification, accreditation and agency standards
- Use approved evidence-based models to drive program development, implementation and fidelity to best practices
- Perform case review and clinical oversight within scope of license
- Monitor key indicators that impact financial outcome and performance
- Maintain clinical and programmatic workflow and delegate effectively
- Work with Associate Director and others on clinical and programmatic initiatives
- Drive collaboration and cooperation between service lines to ensure service integration
- Direct and supervise clinical staff by ensuring training needs are met and regular supervision occurs
- Ensure quality clinical documentation in accordance with contract, regulatory and agency requirements
- Assure compliance with: site audits, peer reviews and agency Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives
- Generate outcome data and use for improvement
- Monitor and complete all reports according to contract, licensing, certification, accreditation standards
- Follow protocols in responding to, reporting, and resolving unusual incidents
- Mitigate risk using crisis intervention skills and anticipate/prevent crisis
- Provide clinical supervision to direct service staff by assuring that training and supervision occur
- Provide in-depth assessment services and diagnostic summaries; assess and select appropriate counseling methods to maximize treatment process and outcomes, both individual and group
- Provide individual and group counseling for substance abuse and mental health clients
- Will participate in the hiring process of all reporting staff
- Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of clinical best practices and evidence-based models in specific area of expertise
- Ability to interface with internal and external customers
- Ability to resolve conflict in an open, effective and timely manner
- Skill in fostering teamwork and a positive work environment
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to maintain and ensure appropriate boundaries with staff and clients
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Skill in providing supervision, coaching, and development to staff
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
- Remain current in general knowledge of psychotropic medications, side effects and DSM-V diagnoses
- Ability to use electronic service documentation system effectively
Job Requirements:
- Masters degree in Social Sciences or applicable field
- Independent clinical license (LISW, LPCC) specific to area of focus, with supervisory (S) designation within one year of hire
- Valid drivers license and current auto insurance
Essential Functions/Physical Demands:
- Positional: Driving in accordance with job duties assigned. Infrequent standing and walking. Constant 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, and visual accommodation. Frequent to constant talking and listening.
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 clinical supervisor jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio independent licensure such as LPCC-S, LISW-S, or IMFT-S required
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field required
- Minimum two years of post-licensure direct clinical practice experience preferred
- Experience providing clinical supervision or consultation to licensed or pre-licensed staff
- Familiarity with Ohio Medicaid documentation standards and billing compliance
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based treatment models including CBT and motivational interviewing
Clinical Supervisor Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical supervisor in Ohio?
To supervise licensed clinical staff in Ohio, you must hold an independent supervisory-level license issued by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. The relevant credentials are the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory designation (LPCC-S), Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory designation (LISW-S), or Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with Supervisory designation (IMFT-S), each requiring a master's degree, supervised post-licensure hours, and a board-approved supervision training course.
Which companies hire clinical supervisors in Ohio?
Employers hiring clinical supervisors in Ohio right now include Talbert House, Maxim Healthcare, and UC Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's dense network of community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit behavioral health agencies means clinical supervisor openings are distributed statewide, not only in the largest metros.
Which Ohio cities have the most clinical supervisor jobs?
Cincinnati, Lorain, and Cleveland have the most clinical supervisor openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because it is home to the state's largest behavioral health systems and anchor institutions such as Nationwide Children's Hospital and OhioHealth, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw demand from major academic medical centers and the large nonprofit community mental health networks serving both urban and surrounding suburban counties.
Are there remote clinical supervisor jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because clinical supervision often requires direct observation, chart review, and face-to-face consultation with supervisees. About 60% of clinical supervisor openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the remote portion tends to involve telehealth program oversight, documentation review, and administrative supervision rather than direct on-site observation.
How can I get hired as a clinical supervisor in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead clinician or senior counselor role at an Ohio community mental health center while accumulating the post-licensure hours and board-approved supervision training required for a supervisory designation. Large Ohio employers such as Syntero, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and county-operated behavioral health agencies regularly hire associate-licensed staff into structured residency and supervision tracks. Holding an LPCC or LISW and completing a state-approved supervision course before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over those without it.
Where can I find and apply to clinical supervisor jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to clinical supervisor jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one.
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