Clinical Therapist - Child and Family
Listed compensation
$55k-$75k
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Job Description
Why Join Unison Health?
Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.
Compensation & Benefits
- LSW/LPC - $55,000 to $68,000 annually.
- LISW/LPCC - $65,000 to $75,000 annually.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
- Medical with federal minimum deductibles
- Dental and vision coverage
- Retirement planning and employer contribution
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Position Summary
This position provides direct therapeutic services to children, adolescents, and families experiencing mental health concerns, emotional challenges, and adjustment difficulties.
Services may include individual, group, and family therapy, as well as diagnostic assessments, care coordination, linkage to community resources, and client advocacy. The primary focus will be serving children ages 5 and older, with adult clients served as needed based on caseload development and agency needs.
Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights
- Provides treatment planning and counseling services to an assigned caseload of clients in accordance with state mandates, established agency and program policies, procedures, and philosophy.
- Documents all services provided and maintains records utilizing the electronic record.
- Maintains client confidentiality and ensures release of information is handled in accordance with federal guidelines.
- Participates in team meetings, supervision, in-service training and conferences according to established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Requires LSW/LPC, LISW/LPCC.
- Experience with special populations preferred.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or master's degree in counseling.
- At least 3 years' experience with youth preferred.
- Candidates must have strong clinical skills including the ability to make clinical decisions
- Knowledge of therapeutic principles and practices
- Thorough knowledge of DSM-5 and strong group process skills
Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Key Responsibilities
Provides direct therapeutic services including individual, group, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and families. Maintains accurate clinical documentation and ensures compliance with federal and agency regulations.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or a master's degree in counseling, along with LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC licensure. At least 3 years of experience working with youth is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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