Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Columbus, OH

Mental Health Therapist jobs in Columbus are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in Short North, Clintonville, and the Downtown core across community mental health centers, hospital systems, and private group practices. Employers hiring right now include Ellie Mental Health, LiveWell Homecare Agency, and Nationwide Children's Hospital. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles133+
Top employerEllie Mental Health
Work type56% Hybrid
Top credentialMaster's degree in social work
Companies hiring11

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LIVE Wellness Center
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
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LIVE Wellness Center
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Licensed Mental Health Therapist
LIVE Wellness Center
Columbus, Ohio
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Hybrid
Master's degree in social work

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Mental Health Primary Therapist LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC
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Mental Health Primary Therapist LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC
LiveWell Homecare Agency
Columbus, Ohio
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$65k - $75k/yr
On-Site

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Mental Health Therapist (PT/FT)
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Mental Health Therapist (PT/FT)
LiveWell Homecare Agency
Columbus, Ohio
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work

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Two Chairs
Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W2)
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Two Chairs
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Mental Health Therapist (Part-Time, W2)
Two Chairs
Columbus, Ohio
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$58.5 - $85/hr
Remote (US)
Doctoral degree in psychology
501-1,000

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Holistic Consultation
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
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Holistic Consultation
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Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Holistic Consultation
Columbus, Ohio
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
$47 - $55/hr
Hybrid
11-50

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Mental Health Therapist Job Market in Columbus

Who's Hiring

  • Ellie Mental Health
    Ellie Mental Health27
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    LiveWell Homecare Agency18
  • Nationwide Children's Hospital
    Nationwide Children's Hospital18
  • Two Chairs
    Two Chairs9
  • Hazel Health
    Hazel Health9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

Mental Health Therapist Jobs in Columbus: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mental health therapist job in Columbus?

Focus your search on Columbus's community mental health centers, hospital-affiliated outpatient programs, and school-based counseling programs, which generate the highest volume of local openings. The Short North, Clintonville, and the Near East Side have dense concentrations of nonprofits and community health organizations actively hiring. Candidates with experience in trauma-informed care, substance use disorders, or child and adolescent therapy tend to move through Columbus hiring pipelines faster than generalists.

Which companies hire mental health therapists in Columbus?

Companies currently hiring mental health therapists in Columbus include Ellie Mental Health, LiveWell Homecare Agency, and Nationwide Children's Hospital, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Columbus's hiring mix is broad, covering large health systems, federally qualified health centers, nonprofit behavioral health agencies, and private group practices spread across the metro.

Are there remote mental health therapist jobs in Columbus?

Yes, though availability depends on your license and caseload, since direct clinical work is most commonly done in person. About 71% of mental health therapist openings tied to Columbus are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Telehealth-focused group practices and employee assistance program roles are the Columbus employer types most likely to offer fully remote arrangements.

How can I get a mental health therapist job in Columbus with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Columbus is applying to supervised clinical positions at community mental health centers and county-funded behavioral health agencies, which routinely hire pre-licensed therapists working toward their associate or full license hours. Organizations serving the Medicaid population across Columbus's Near East Side and South Side neighborhoods regularly post associate-level openings. Highlighting any practicum or internship hours completed at a Columbus-area site, even briefly, gives local hiring managers a reason to prioritize your application.

Which industries hire the most mental health therapists in Columbus?

The sectors hiring the most mental health therapists in Columbus are Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Columbus's role as Ohio's state capital and a major university city drives outsized demand from public-sector agencies, university counseling programs, and the large hospital networks anchored downtown.

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