School Based Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

Join our mission to help individuals with mental illness and addictions to lead healthy and productive lives. GCBHS has openings for a licensed Social Worker (Ohio LSW or LISW) or Counselor (Ohio LPCC) to help children and families as a School Based Therapist. The ideal candidate will have an Ohio LSW, LISW or LPCC and experience working with children and families in behavioral health treatment.

This is a great position for a LSW who wants to get experience and attain their independent license! We offer free license supervision hours and continuing education credits for a Counselors and Social Workers.

Why Work at GCBHS?

  • GCBHS is a pioneer in the field of behavioral health treatment for adults, children, and families
  • Top Workplace every year since 2010
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time
  • School Based Therapist work August-May with summers off
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement with Match
  • Quarterly Bonus
  • Professional development opportunities and no cost to you CEU's
  • License supervision to help you get your LISW at no cost to you - and 5% pay bump for obtaining independent license

Join our multidisciplinary treatment organization as a member of School Based Services team. Through counseling, case management, and group services, our licensed therapists help students and families realize their potential and overcome challenges. Schools see better academic performance, and the community at large benefits from having healthier children and families.

The School Based Therapist role provides mental health therapy services to children and families in a school based setting. Connect with principals, teachers, students and parents to develop rapport and trust to grow caseload

The Requirements for This Job Include

  • MSW or MA-Counseling.
  • Ohio LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC.
  • Prior experience working with children and families through work experience and/or internships.
  • Be flexible to negotiate the politics of the school.
  • Must be available to counsel families after school hours.

GCBHS incorporates principles of trauma informed care in all areas of our services. Trauma informed care includes cultural sensitivity and emphasizes a safe and respectful environment for all clients and staff. Experience and/or training in these principles and in trauma treatment is valued in applicants.

GCBHS has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky every year since 2010!

Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS. gcbhs.com://gcbhs.com

Key Responsibilities

The School Based Therapist provides mental health therapy, case management, and group services to children and families within a school setting. They are responsible for building rapport with students, teachers, and parents to effectively manage a caseload and support academic performance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MSW or MA in Counseling and possess an active Ohio LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC license. Prior experience working with children and families, either through professional work or internships, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Crisis interventionRelationship building

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 18% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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<$80k
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$80k-105k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
82% this job
CME allowance
51% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Loan repayment
36% this job
PSLF eligible
26%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,035 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services

Mental Health Care
Batavia, OH
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Summers Off
Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Comprehensive Health Insurance
403(b) Retirement with Match
Quarterly Bonus
Professional Development