Mental Health Professional Jobs in Ohio
Mental Health Professional jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in community mental health centers, hospital systems, school districts, and substance use treatment programs, and openings available from entry-level counselor roles through senior clinical supervisors. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati lead in job volume, and large employers such as OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Nationwide Children's Hospital maintain consistent mental health professional hiring throughout the year. The most sought-after specialties include behavioral health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, and trauma-informed care. 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 professional jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio licensure such as LPC, LISW, LPCC, or LICDC issued by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related mental health field
- Documented clinical hours meeting Ohio supervised experience requirements for independent licensure
- Experience delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems used in Ohio behavioral health settings
- Ability to complete BCI and FBI background checks required by Ohio behavioral health employers
Mental Health Professional Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health professional in Ohio?
Becoming a licensed mental health professional in Ohio starts with earning a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, followed by supervised clinical hours under an approved supervisor. The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board oversees licensure for LPCs, LISWs, and LPCCs, and each track has its own supervision and examination requirements. Passing the relevant board exam is required before independent practice.
Which companies hire mental health professionals in Ohio?
Employers hiring mental health professionals in Ohio right now include Zepf, George Junior Republic, and Foundations Recovery Center- Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's network of community mental health centers, hospital-based behavioral health departments, and state-funded substance use programs makes it one of the more active hiring markets for the role.
Which Ohio cities have the most mental health professional jobs?
Columbus, Toledo, and Dayton have the most mental health professional openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its concentration of hospital systems, community mental health centers, and state agency headquarters, while Cleveland and Cincinnati draw demand from large academic medical centers and well-established behavioral health networks that serve both urban and surrounding suburban populations.
Are there remote mental health professional jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than many clinical fields, because telehealth has become a firmly accepted delivery model in behavioral health. About 33% of mental health professional openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting ongoing investment in virtual care. Outpatient therapy, case management, and crisis counseling roles are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid schedules.
How can I get hired as a mental health professional in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a pre-licensure or associate-level counselor role at an Ohio community mental health center, where supervised hours count toward licensure. Large Ohio employers such as OhioHealth and Nationwide Children's Hospital run new-graduate clinical fellowships and residency-style programs for candidates who are license-eligible but not yet independent. Case management, psychiatric rehabilitation specialist, and behavioral health technician roles are strong lateral entry points that build the documented experience Ohio licensure boards require.
Where can I find and apply to mental health professional jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to mental health professional jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across hospital systems, community behavioral health centers, schools, and private practices. Find roles that fit your license level and specialization and apply directly.
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