Therapist Jobs in Ohio
Therapist jobs in Ohio are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated across behavioral health agencies, hospital systems, school districts, and community mental health centers serving clients from entry-level clinician roles through licensed senior practitioners. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor the largest share of hiring, with established employers such as OhioHealth, the Cleveland Clinic, and Nationwide Children's Hospital maintaining ongoing needs for therapists. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio include substance use counseling, trauma-focused therapy, and school-based mental health services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Part Time - Two Days Per Week
Care In Home is growing in your area! Supplement your income with a steady caseload.
Occupational Therapist Assistant -Assisted Living Home Health therapy and senior functional fitness training. Provide the full continuum of in-home skilled therapy and private pay functional fitness for seniors. Build long-term client relationships, low client turnover.
- Choose your territory: You choose the the driving radius and geography
- Choose your schedule: You designate how many clients you want at any time
- You do NOT need a current personal training certification. We will provide one
Contact: text today 440-364-6625 to learn more.
Change the way you feel about patient care by joining therapist-owned Care In Home. Establish long term client relationships with the ability to see your clients for many months at a time.
At Care In Home, our COTA's also serve as certified personal trainers to help transition from home therapy to a regular exercise maintenance and fall prevention program. We help SENIORS get strong and mobile so they can continue to live at home safely for as long as possible. We work with senior support service providers, home health agencies and skilled nursing facilities in mutual referral relationships.
Our clients’ fitness levels can range from recently discharged from an acute or post-acute setting to healthy and active in the community (and don’t want to go to the local gym or rec center to exercise).
Please take a look at our website, www.careinhome.org . We are looking for individuals who have a passion to help seniors stay strong. We pay self-employed COTA / personal trainers $40-$45 for each one-hour session. We can provide guidance regarding obtaining a free personal training certificate and how to operate as an independent contractor.
Associates or Bachelors degree in any subject is preferred. You will need to supply your own equipment and PPE. We can guide you in each step of the process.
Please share your email address and phone number when applying. We look forward to speaking with you. Thank you!
Careinhome.org
440-364-6625
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapist Assistant license (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Part Time - Two Days Per Week
Care In Home is growing in your area! Supplement your income with a steady caseload.
Occupational Therapist Assistant -Assisted Living Home Health therapy and senior functional fitness training. Provide the full continuum of in-home skilled therapy and private pay functional fitness for seniors. Build long-term client relationships, low client turnover.
- Choose your territory: You choose the the driving radius and geography
- Choose your schedule: You designate how many clients you want at any time
- You do NOT need a current personal training certification. We will provide one
Contact: text today 440-364-6625 to learn more.
Change the way you feel about patient care by joining therapist-owned Care In Home. Establish long term client relationships with the ability to see your clients for many months at a time.
At Care In Home, our COTA's also serve as certified personal trainers to help transition from home therapy to a regular exercise maintenance and fall prevention program. We help SENIORS get strong and mobile so they can continue to live at home safely for as long as possible. We work with senior support service providers, home health agencies and skilled nursing facilities in mutual referral relationships.
Our clients’ fitness levels can range from recently discharged from an acute or post-acute setting to healthy and active in the community (and don’t want to go to the local gym or rec center to exercise).
Please take a look at our website, www.careinhome.org . We are looking for individuals who have a passion to help seniors stay strong. We pay self-employed COTA / personal trainers $40-$45 for each one-hour session. We can provide guidance regarding obtaining a free personal training certificate and how to operate as an independent contractor.
Associates or Bachelors degree in any subject is preferred. You will need to supply your own equipment and PPE. We can guide you in each step of the process.
Please share your email address and phone number when applying. We look forward to speaking with you. Thank you!
Careinhome.org
440-364-6625
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapist Assistant license (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in therapist jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio license such as LPC, LISW, LPCC, or MFT issued by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related clinical field
- Documented clinical hours or supervised post-degree experience meeting Ohio licensure requirements
- Proficiency in evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, or trauma-informed care
- Strong documentation skills and experience with electronic health record systems
- Ability to conduct intake assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage a caseload independently
Therapist Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a therapist in Ohio?
Becoming a therapist in Ohio requires a master's degree in a clinical field such as counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy, followed by supervised post-degree hours and passing a board exam. Licensure is issued by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, which oversees credentials including the LPC, LISW, LPCC, and MFT. Completing your supervised hours at an approved Ohio site is a required step before applying for full licensure.
Which companies hire therapists in Ohio?
Employers hiring therapists in Ohio right now include WellQor, White Glove Placement, and OhioHealth at Home in Partnership with Compassus, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems, community mental health centers, and school districts tend to post the most consistent openings for licensed and pre-licensed therapists across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most therapist jobs?
Columbus, Cincinnati, and Zanesville have the highest concentration of therapist openings in Ohio. Columbus leads due to its size, the presence of Nationwide Children's Hospital, OhioHealth, and a large network of community behavioral health agencies, while Cleveland and Cincinnati generate strong demand through their major academic medical centers and regional mental health provider networks.
Are there remote therapist jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields, because telehealth has become a well-established delivery model for talk therapy and counseling. About 36% of therapist openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how widely Ohio providers have adopted virtual care. Outpatient individual therapy and substance use counseling sessions are the areas where remote and hybrid arrangements are most common.
How can I get hired as a therapist in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a post-graduate associate or provisional license position that counts supervised clinical hours toward full Ohio licensure. Large Ohio employers such as OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and regional community mental health centers regularly hire pre-licensed therapists in associate clinician or counselor-in-training roles. Candidates coming from adjacent positions such as case manager, mental health technician, or crisis counselor often transition into therapy roles with support. Having your supervision plan in place and your provisional LPC or LSW application filed gives you a clear edge in the Ohio market.
Where can I find and apply to therapist jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to therapist jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your license level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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