Clinical Therapist - Outpatient/Early Childhood Mental Health

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$64k

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Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: $54096.00 - $64350.00Salary
  • Job Category: Professional Services, *

$3,000 SIGNING BONUS for NEW EMPLOYEES - $1000 @ 90 days / $1000 @ 6 months / $1000 @ 1 year

  • Who We Are: Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia.

Why Work at The Village Network

The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care: Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve. Excellent safety record and training program.

The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families. Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advance their knowledge and skills.

Get help earning an advanced degree or get the Supervised Hours necessary to earn your independent licensure. Great benefits, competitive salaries, and up to 272 hours (34 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.

EMPLOYEES MATTER AT TVN!! TVN paid out a 3% annual salary bonus and over 80 hours of PTO buyback this past fiscal year and has a 12-year history of providing annual bonuses and PTO buybacks! TVN offers a generous retirement contribution and contributed nearly $1.5 million into employee 403(b) accounts this fiscal year!

Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to promote from within.

Summary, Job Description, and Qualifications: Job Title: Clinical Therapist - Outpatient/School Based Reports To: Clinical Director or Clinical Supervisor Direct Reports: None Summary: As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide clinical support that aligns with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values.

Trauma-Informed Workplace Note: The Village Network wants to be a great place to work, and we are committed to being a trauma-informed and responsive workplace, believing the practices that help people heal and thrive in our services should also guide how we treat and interact with each other.

As an employee of TVN, you will endeavor to learn and practice: Making physical and psychological safety a priority Being open and honest, especially when things are hard, without fear of retribution Supporting each other Ensuring clarity of responsibilities and accountability of self and others Working together collaboratively Actively listening and creating space for giving or receiving feedback, recognizing it may or may not be applied Treating people with dignity and respect Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities: Provide behavioral health services.

This includes assessing a client’s therapeutic needs/strengths and establishing a therapeutic relationship while utilizing interventions that will enhance his overall functioning.

Ability to meet agency standards and productivity by completing appropriate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to assessments, progress notes, reports and Individual Service Plans.

Serve as a contact point for families, agencies, and court, engaging in correspondence and communicating information within the confines of The Village Network’s confidentiality policies and procedures relative to clients’ performances. Attend staff meetings, court hearings, etc. based on needs of clients.

Clinical lead for cases by designing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans for each client.

Key Responsibilities

Provide behavioral health services by assessing client needs and developing individualized treatment plans. Coordinate care with families, agencies, and courts while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field with an LSW or LPC license. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel to client homes and other locations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningCase managementTrauma-informed careCrisis interventionCommunicationTime managementTeamworkElectronic health record

Counselor Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #16 of 22 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Ohio408 active7,988 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 34% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$3k sign-onOhio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 16% offer loan repayment624 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Confidential Employer#16 of 22 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

$3,000 signing bonus
Up to 272 hours (34 days) PTO first year
6 paid holidays
PTO buyback
Annual 3% salary bonus
403(b) retirement contribution
Tuition and licensure reimbursement
Supervised hours for independent licensure