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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Overview

Open roles13
Top employerZepf
Top cityColumbus, OH
Cities hiring6
Work type67% On-site
Top credentialCPR Certification

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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 Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Coordinator)
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Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (Program Coordinator)
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Toledo, Ohio
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$90k - $116k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Chemical Dependency Mental Health Worker / Professional
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Chemical Dependency Mental Health Worker / Professional
George Junior Republic
Columbus, Ohio
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
$21.23 - $27.07/hr
Master's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Case Manager - Qualified Mental Health Professional
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Case Manager - Qualified Mental Health Professional
Skyfall Behavioral Health Agency
Toledo, Ohio
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
$22 - $28/hr
On-Site

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Case Manager - Qualified Mental Health Professional
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Case Manager - Qualified Mental Health Professional
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Columbus, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$20 - $25/hr
Hybrid
High school diploma or GED

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Mental Health Professional Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
5 jobs
Toledo
4 jobs
Dayton
1 job
Tiffin
1 job
Fairfield
1 job
Middlefield
1 job

Mental Health Professional Job Market in Ohio

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

Who's Hiring

Zepf2 open roles
George Junior Republic2 open roles
Foundations Recovery Center- Ohio2 open roles

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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