Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Ohio
Mental Health Counselor jobs in Ohio are in strong and sustained demand, concentrated across community behavioral health centers, hospital systems, school districts, and addiction recovery programs, with openings at every level from entry-level counselor to clinical director. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the largest share of hiring, where employers like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Nationwide Children's Hospital maintain consistent mental health counseling teams. The most sought-after specialties include substance use disorder counseling, trauma-informed care, and school-based mental health services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Licensed Mental Health Therapist, Professional Clinical Counselor or Social Worker (LSW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, IMFT or LISW )
In Office with 1 Day Remote
$50,000.00 to $75,000 Annually per year based on Qualifications
Up to $1,500.00 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates
Independently Licensed LPCC/LISW/IMFT with 2 Years Experience: $68,000–$75,000
Dependently Licensed: LPC/LSW/MFT based on Years experience: $50,000-$67,000
Chrysalis Health is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare with over 25 years of experience serving clients, and we are excited to welcome both new graduates and experienced therapists to our team!
OUR MISSION: Is to ensure our clients achieve optimal levels of wellbeing through the provision of compassionate, innovative and effective behavioral and mental health services.
As a clinician at Chrysalis Health, you will have the opportunity to provide individual and family therapy to a diverse population, including children, adolescents, adults, and families. Therapy sessions will be conducted primarily in Office, and in Home, but have an opportunity to do remote via Telehealth. Provider must be Licensed in the State of Ohio.
One of the benefits of joining Chrysalis Health is our commitment to tailoring your clinical journey to your experience and goals.
Robust Benefits to meet all your needs:
FREE Continuing Education Units CEU’s
FREE Supervision for Ohio State Licensure
Paid Time Off (PTO), including accrual every pay period and bonus opportunities
Uncapped Income Potential: Ability to earn more based on additional service hours with our Fee for Service - Motivated and effective clinicians have the potential to earn more
Health Insurance with employer contribution
Dental Insurance with Employer Contribution
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employer Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance
Employer Paid GAP insurance with Health Enrollment
401k with Employer Match
Professional growth opportunities, including progression into clinical management.
Assigned a dedicated experienced Clinical Manager to optimize daily practices and help manage your client caseload and navigate your professional career
Guaranteed Caseload with our Proprietary Caseload Protection
Impactful Client Care Responsibilities:
Assess and determine the comprehensive mental health needs of clients with an array of patient ages and diagnoses.
Conducts and documents client screenings, psychosocial assessments, progress notes, and referral information.
Deliver services to clients in the community particularly in the assigned Office.
Utilize evidenced based practices to enhance clinical outcomes of clients.
Identifies resource requirements necessary to fulfill identified needs.
Collaborates with caregivers, physicians, school counselors and other health care professionals to ensure optimal client care.
Advocates for patient access to community resources.
Communicates treatment plans and progress to patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Facilitates and offers individual, group and family therapy on psycho-social issues such as coping skills, stress reduction, and caregiver support.
Demonstrates professionalism to reassure patients of their care by a skilled and compassionate professional.
Candidate Requirements:
- Must be licensed in the State of Ohio as a Social Worker (LSW, LISW, LISW-S) or Professional Counselor (LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT, IMFT) with a minimum 1-year experience providing services to persons with mental illness and/or substance use conditions with children, adolescents, adults, and families preferred.
- Must like and have experience working with children, adolescents, and teenagers.
Experience with treating mental health and substance use disorders.
- Understanding of developmental trauma, family systems, and somatic experience, or willing to learn.
- Compassionate, engaging, and have a strong desire to help others.
- Provide weekly individual and family therapy utilizing evidenced-based practices.
- Attend monthly clinical supervision.
- Ability to flex hours to meet client scheduling needs.
- Organizational and Time allocation skill abilities, and to flex hours to meet client scheduling needs.
- Ability to utilize self-care techniques to best manage to achieve OPTimal work life balance.
- Ability to document therapy services in electronic medical records (EMR) platform in a timely fashion.
At Chrysalis Health, we value diversity, inclusivity, and cultural competency, and we provide high-quality behavioral healthcare services to our clients. If you are passionate about helping individuals and families improve their mental health and well-being, we invite you to join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
Chrysalis Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Chrysalis Health also prohibits bullying and harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Chrysalis Health is committed to maintaining a Drug-Free Working in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Chrysalis Health during the interview process.
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health counselor jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or LPC-Associate license required
- Master's degree in counseling, psychology, clinical social work, or related field
- Experience providing individual and group therapy in a clinical or community setting
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT or DBT
- Ability to complete crisis assessments and coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams
Mental Health Counselor Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health counselor in Ohio?
To become a licensed mental health counselor in Ohio, you must earn a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field, then apply to the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board for an LPC-Associate license, which allows supervised post-graduate practice. After completing the required supervised hours, you sit for the National Counselor Examination and apply for full LPC licensure. Many Ohio employers hire LPC-Associates actively while candidates complete their supervision hours.
Which companies hire mental health counselors in Ohio?
Employers hiring mental health counselors in Ohio right now include Mahajan Therapeutics, Africentric Personal Development Shop, and Progress | Professional Counseling Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems, county-funded behavioral health agencies, and nonprofit community mental health centers are among the most consistent sources of full-time counseling roles across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most mental health counselor jobs?
Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati have the most mental health counselor openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its concentration of large hospital systems, university-affiliated clinics, and state government behavioral health agencies, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw volume from their major academic medical centers and extensive nonprofit community health networks that serve densely populated metro regions.
Are there remote mental health counselor jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, since telehealth has become a recognized and reimbursable delivery model for outpatient counseling. About 53% of mental health counselor openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly Ohio providers have adopted virtual care. Individual therapy, intake assessments, and follow-up case management are the functions most commonly offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a mental health counselor in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for LPC-Associate positions at Ohio's community mental health centers, which are structured to supervise pre-licensed counselors as a core part of their staffing model. Employers like Netcare Access in Columbus and Frontline Service in Cleveland routinely hire new graduates into supervised associate roles. Candidates who have completed practicum hours in substance use, school-based, or crisis settings are competitive, and holding a completed master's degree with a clear supervision plan in place is the single strongest credential for breaking in without prior paid experience.
Where can I find and apply to mental health counselor jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to mental health counselor jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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