Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Ohio
Mental Health Therapist jobs in Ohio are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where large behavioral health systems, hospital networks, and community mental health centers drive steady hiring from entry-level counselors through clinical supervisors. Employers with a lasting presence in the state include OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Nationwide Children's Hospital, all of which maintain active behavioral health divisions. The most in-demand specialties are trauma-focused therapy, substance use counseling, and child and adolescent mental health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Offering: Flexible Schedule, Tier Compensation, CEU bonuses and Free supervision.
ClearView Counseling Services (CVC) is a group private practice dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout the greater Cincinnati Tri-State area.
Due to increasing referrals and growing community needs, we are expanding our team! Our clinicians are at capacity, and we are eager to welcome compassionate, qualified therapists who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.
We are especially seeking clinicians available for evening hours (3:00 p.m. or later) at our Fairfield and Anderson locations. We also offer opportunities for telehealth and hybrid work arrangements, providing flexibility in how you deliver care.
We welcome therapists with experience or special interests in:
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Couples and family counseling
- Substance use and addiction
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
Why Join ClearView Counseling Services?
At CVC, we believe clinicians deserve a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the flexibility to build a career that fits their lives. We offer the independence of private practice with the administrative and clinical support to help you succeed.
Benefits of joining our team include:
- Flexible Scheduling: Create a schedule that works for you and your clients, with full-time and part-time opportunities available.
- Telehealth & Hybrid Work Options: Enjoy the flexibility of providing services through telehealth, working in person at our welcoming outpatient offices, or combining both in a hybrid arrangement, as appropriate for your role and client needs.
- Tiered Compensation Opportunities: Our tiered compensation system rewards higher clinical productivity and provides opportunities to increase your earnings as your caseload grows.
- Continuing Education Bonuses: Full-time clinicians can earn bonuses toward continuing education (CEU) reimbursement, supporting ongoing professional development, specialized training, and clinical excellence.
- Complimentary Clinical Supervision: Dependently licensed clinicians may receive supervision at no cost, supporting professional development and progress toward independent licensure.
- Consistent Client Referrals: Benefit from ongoing referrals and marketing support. Our growing referral base provides opportunities to build and maintain a rewarding caseload.
- Credentialing Assistance: Our experienced administrative team helps guide you through the credentialing process.
- Administrative Support: Focus on providing excellent client care while our team assists with incoming calls, scheduling, and connecting new clients with clinicians.
- Modern Technology: Simplify your workflow with a user-friendly electronic health record, billing, and documentation system.
- Beautiful Outpatient Offices: Provide therapy in a welcoming, professional environment designed to support quality care.
- Clinical Collaboration: Participate in clinical team meetings and connect with fellow professionals.
- Professional Independence: Enjoy the freedom to manage your schedule and clinical practice while having a supportive team behind you.
Position Details
- Position Type: Fee-for-service, independent contractor
- Schedule: Full-time or part-time
- Minimum Commitment: 12 clinical hours per week
- Work Arrangements: In-person, telehealth, or hybrid options, depending on role and client needs
- Preferred Availability: Evening hours beginning at 3:00 p.m. or later
- Locations: Fairfield and Anderson Township, Ohio.
Qualifications
We welcome applications from both independently licensed clinicians and qualified dependently licensed clinicians.
Independently licensed clinicians must:
- Hold a master's degree in a relevant mental health field.
- Maintain an active Ohio independent license as a counselor, marriage and family therapist, or social worker.
- Demonstrate a commitment to ethical practice and high-quality, client-centered care.
Dependently licensed clinicians must:
- Hold a master's degree in a relevant mental health field.
- Maintain an active Ohio license appropriate to their level of practice.
- Meet applicable supervision and clinical practice requirements.
Ready to Grow With Us?
Whether you're an experienced independently licensed therapist looking to expand your practice or a dependently licensed clinician seeking supportive supervision and a path toward independent licensure, ClearView Counseling Services offers an opportunity to grow professionally while helping meet the mental health needs of our community.
If you're looking for flexible scheduling, telehealth and hybrid opportunities, strong referral support, productivity-based earning opportunities, continuing education incentives, and a welcoming clinical environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Learn more about ClearView Counseling Services:
www.yourclearview.com
Join our team and help us make a difference—one client at a time!
We look forward to meeting you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $65.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- Master's (Required)
Experience:
- Therapy: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Ohio Clinical License (LSW, LISW, LISW-S, PCC, PCC-S, PC) (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Akron Children's14
- ViaQuest13
- Ellie Mental Health8
- LifeStance Health7
- Primary Health Solutions4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health therapist jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio counselor license such as LPC, LPCC, LSW, or LISW
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field
- Experience delivering individual and group therapy in a clinical setting
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in behavioral health
- Knowledge of evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Ability to complete required documentation within Ohio Medicaid billing standards
Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mental health therapist in Ohio?
You start by earning a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field, then apply for licensure through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Most therapists pursue the Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Social Worker credential, which requires supervised post-degree hours and passing a national clinical exam. After completing those hours, you can upgrade to the fully independent LPCC or LISW designation that most Ohio employers require for autonomous practice.
Which companies hire mental health therapists in Ohio?
Ohio mental health therapist roles are posted by Akron Children's, ViaQuest, and Ellie Mental Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's mix of large integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and county-funded community mental health boards means openings appear across both urban hospital campuses and rural outpatient clinics throughout the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most mental health therapist jobs?
Dayton, Columbus, and Akron hold the most mental health therapist openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because it anchors the state's largest hospital systems and hosts major insurers whose employee assistance programs generate consistent counseling demand, while Cleveland and Cincinnati add volume through their own integrated health networks and dense community mental health center infrastructure.
Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because individual talk therapy translates well to secure video platforms. About 65% of mental health therapist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how broadly Ohio payers and employers have embraced telehealth since its expansion. Outpatient individual therapy and employee assistance counseling are the roles most likely to be fully remote, while crisis stabilization, group therapy, and school-based positions generally remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a mental health therapist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a post-graduate associate or practicum-to-hire role at an Ohio community mental health center, where supervised hours count toward your LPC or LSW licensure clock. Large Ohio systems like Nationwide Children's Hospital and OhioHealth run structured new-graduate residency cohorts in behavioral health, and county boards of developmental disabilities regularly hire associate-level counselors for case management roles that provide licensure-eligible supervision. Holding a provisional Ohio counselor license at graduation and completing motivational interviewing or trauma-informed care training gives candidates a measurable edge over unlicensed applicants.
Where can I find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to mental health therapist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your license level, specialties, and preferred location or work setting, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.
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