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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- Performing comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
- Providing patient visits as scheduled.
- Ensuring treatment plans are up to date for each client.
- Completing comprehensive and succinct progress notes.
- Communicating and following up as needed regarding the client's status.
- Working collaboratively with those providing case management and/or psychiatric services.
Requirements for this position include:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field with one year of therapy experience or a Master's degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling.
- Social Work/Professional Counseling License or equivalent: LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S
- Experience in therapy and counseling is preferred.
- Experience within a home setting is preferred.
- Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
What ViaQuest can offer you:
- Comprehensive training.
- Free continuing education hours for maintaining licensure.
- Supervision hours from an LISW-S or LPCC-S.
- Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid-time off.
- Premium holiday pay.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations.
About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions
To learn more about ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions please visit
http://www.viaquestinc.com/core-services/behavioral-mental-health/
From Our Employees To You
http://careers.viaquestinc.com/viaquest-culture-of-choice/
Would you like to refer someone else to this job and earn a bonus? Participate in our referral program!
https://www.viaquestinc.com/contact/external-referral-program/
Do you have questions?
Email us at Careers@ViaQuestInc.com
- Performing comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
- Providing patient visits as scheduled.
- Ensuring treatment plans are up to date for each client.
- Completing comprehensive and succinct progress notes.
- Communicating and following up as needed regarding the client's status.
- Working collaboratively with those providing case management and/or psychiatric services.
Requirements for this position include:
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field with one year of therapy experience or a Master's degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling.
- Social Work/Professional Counseling License or equivalent: LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S
- Experience in therapy and counseling is preferred.
- Experience within a home setting is preferred.
- Valid driver's license, car insurance and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
What ViaQuest can offer you:
- Comprehensive training.
- Free continuing education hours for maintaining licensure.
- Supervision hours from an LISW-S or LPCC-S.
- Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid-time off.
- Premium holiday pay.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations.
About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions
To learn more about ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions please visit
http://www.viaquestinc.com/core-services/behavioral-mental-health/
From Our Employees To You
http://careers.viaquestinc.com/viaquest-culture-of-choice/
Would you like to refer someone else to this job and earn a bonus? Participate in our referral program!
https://www.viaquestinc.com/contact/external-referral-program/
Do you have questions?
Email us at Careers@ViaQuestInc.com
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Mental Health Therapist Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- ViaQuest11
- Akron Children's10
- LifeStance Health10
- Ellie Mental Health9
- OhioGuidestone5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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 ViaQuest, Akron Children's, and LifeStance Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 70% of mental health therapist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 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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