Licensed Therapist Jobs in Ohio

Licensed Therapist jobs in Ohio are in strong and steady demand, with openings concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, and outpatient behavioral health practices at every level from associate licensure through senior clinical positions. The heaviest hiring is in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where established employers like OhioHealth, University Hospitals, and Nationwide Children's Hospital maintain active rosters of licensed therapist roles. The most sought-after specialties right now are substance use disorder counseling, trauma-focused care, and child and adolescent therapy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles110+
Top employerHand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring52
Work type61% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Licensed Clinical Therapist
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Licensed Clinical Therapist
Optum
Perrysburg, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$69k - $104k/yr
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Hybrid Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor or Social Worker
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Hybrid Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor or Social Worker
OH
Dayton, Ohio
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
Hybrid

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Licensed Clinical Therapist - SUD
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Licensed Clinical Therapist - SUD
Steadfast Health
Shaker Heights, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$70k - $80k/yr
11-50

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Licensed Mental Health Therapist
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Licensed Mental Health Therapist
The Willow Center
Toledo, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$54k - $76k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
11-50

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School / Early Childhood Licensed Therapist - Lorain County
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School / Early Childhood Licensed Therapist - Lorain County
OhioGuidestone
Lorain, Ohio
Business Operations
Human Resources
Project Management
Master's degree
1,001-5,000

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Licensed Therapist Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
18 jobs
Cleveland
8 jobs
Dayton
5 jobs
Dublin
5 jobs
Cincinnati
5 jobs
Lancaster
4 jobs
Independence
4 jobs
Canton
3 jobs
Lorain
3 jobs

Licensed Therapist Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa7 open roles
Massage Envy6 open roles
OhioGuidestone6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Insurance

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed therapist jobs across Ohio.

  • Active Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) license required
  • Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
  • Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy in a clinical setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
  • Ability to complete required clinical notes within established productivity guidelines
  • Current CPR certification and cleared background check per Ohio regulations

Licensed Therapist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed therapist in Ohio?

Becoming a licensed therapist in Ohio requires a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, followed by supervised clinical hours and a licensing exam. The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board oversees licensure for LPCs and LISWs. Candidates typically complete their supervised hours under a provisional license before sitting for the full independent licensure exam, which qualifies them to practice without supervision.

Which companies hire licensed therapists in Ohio?

Employers hiring licensed therapists in Ohio right now include Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Massage Envy, and OhioGuidestone, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems and community mental health centers are among the most consistent sources of full-time openings with benefits across the state.

Which Ohio cities have the most licensed therapist jobs?

Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton have the most licensed therapist openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its concentration of major health systems, community mental health centers, and university-affiliated clinics, while Cleveland and Cincinnati anchor their regions with large hospital networks and behavioral health organizations that continuously hire across outpatient, inpatient, and school-based settings.

Are there remote licensed therapist jobs in Ohio?

Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth therapy has become widely accepted for outpatient counseling. About 39% of licensed therapist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the growth of virtual behavioral health platforms and hybrid outpatient practices. Individual and group therapy conducted over video is the segment most often offered remotely, while crisis services, intensive outpatient programs, and school-based roles remain largely on-site.

How can I get hired as a licensed therapist in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a provisional LPC or LISW license in Ohio while accumulating supervised hours at a community mental health center, which are among the most open to early-career clinicians. Large Ohio employers like Nationwide Children's Hospital and OhioHealth run structured internship and post-graduate fellowship programs for new graduates. Adjacent roles such as case manager, mental health technician, and crisis counselor are common stepping stones, and completing a specialized training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy or motivational interviewing strengthens a candidate's file significantly.

Where can I find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to licensed therapist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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