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Ohio Guidestone
Cleveland, Ohio

Clinical Therapist-All Specialties, PT or FT, (Cuyahoga County, OH)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$62k

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Your story.  Our mission.  A perfect match.  [https://ohioguidestone.org/]

Your story. Our mission. A perfect match. You have a place at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year.

We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in-person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future.

Licensed Mental Health Therapist — Feeling stuck & you have a dream to grow your career with a TRUE work/life balance? OhioGuidestone can help make this dream a reality!

Pay

  • We pay you for EACH hour you work & you make your schedule flexible!
  • Average pay range $49,920-$62,400 an hour PLUS a monthly bonus & PLUS mileage! (Pay depends on experience, education and active license)
  • Are you a Leader? Pay differs based on your level (Salaried position). Apply to inquire!
  • We have sign on bonuses and specialty pay for selected positions. Apply to inquire!

Requirements

  • A resident in the state of Ohio
  • Have an active mental health license in the state of Ohio or pending, is ok if active within 60 days
  • Have a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in social work or related field
  • Have any of the following active (or pending active licenses within 30 days):

LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S, LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LMFT, LMFT-S, Lcmft

  • Can work in the community (in person), telehealth, have reliable transportation, car insurance and a valid driver’s license
  • Can work Part-time (20 hours minimum) or Full-time (40 hours minimum)
  • Community, Hybrid or Outpatient clinic opportunities available (depending on location)
  • Are you at a leadership level? We have leadership opportunities too! Apply to receive your interview today!

Benefits Include

  • Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
  • Competitive medical benefits including options for employee, family or employee + children!
  • Free CEU training
  • 10 paid holidays; three are exchangeable
  • Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
  • Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
  • 401(k) with employer match option
  • Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Recognition and rewards
  • UKG Wallet: Get paid after your shift!

Essential Functions

  • Demonstrate the values and guiding principles of OhioGuidestone every day, performing with the highest standards of excellence, integrity and ethics.
  • Provide individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to assigned caseload, which may require specialty therapeutic services (e. g. SUD, Maternal Depression, etc.).
  • Provide emergency response early childhood mental health services to children birth through age 6 and families referred through the Cuyahoga County Central Coordinator within 24 hours of referral.
  • Complete documented evidence-based Treatment Plan after the first encounter with client and documented review of Plan and progress toward therapy goal(s)/objective(s) in each progress note thereafter
  • Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, caregivers, and community providers to provide support and coordination as appropriate.
  • Provide trauma informed developmentally appropriate and relationship-based interventions utilizing play, art, music, and other expressive therapeutic approaches to support the social-emotional development and stabilization of young children and families.
  • Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.
  • Identify appropriate interventions for clients in crisis, working effectively with the staff to access appropriate resources, and engaging community partners and supporting stabilization planning for young children and families.
  • Partner collaboratively with Invest in Children, a community-wide public/private partnership administered by the Cuyahoga County Office of Early Childhood, and other community systems to support timely access to services and continuity of care.
  • Provide Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or care coordination functions if needed.
  • Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
  • Actively participate in treatment conferences and meetings for the clients; maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
  • Accurately and promptly, document and maintain client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
  • Attend and participate in regular supervision.
  • Maintain all required licenses.
  • Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
  • Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.
  • Present the Agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education & Experience

  • LSW, LPC, or MFT license and related educational requirement.
  • Or have a pending license (within 40 days)
  • Bachelor’s degree from accredited program or higher. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Experience working with adults, young children and families preferred.
  • Knowledge of Infants, Early Childhood, Adolescent or Adult Mental Health principles preferred.

Qualifications

  • Mission driven; strong desire to make an impact
  • Effective interpersonal skills; able to speak effectively with individuals and/or groups of people
  • Ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and good professional judgment
  • Flexible; able to work days, evenings, and/or weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients
  • Ability to respond to urgent referrals and mental health crises in a timely, organized, and compassionate manner.
  • Strong organizational skills; able to handle multiple priorities with strict attention to detail and perform work independently.
  • Ability to maintain relevant, timely documentation as required.
  • Effective computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records, etc.
  • Must be able to access work locations, offices, community settings, early learning programs, and homes as necessary, which may include ascending/descending stairs.
  • Possess a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
  • Successfully complete pre-employment screenings, including drug tests, background checks, and any other required assessments, such as a physical examination and TB test.

At OhioGuidestone, we demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and a culture of belonging.

We also care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy while developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships with clients. Document evidence-based treatment plans and coordinate care with community partners to ensure continuity of services.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Mental health treatmentCrisis interventionCase managementTrauma informed careTreatment planningCommunication

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 34% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$128k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,391/mo≈ 33% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ohio Guidestone

Mental Health Care
Berea, Ohio
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly bonus
Mileage reimbursement
Sign-on bonus
Competitive medical benefits
Free CEU training
10 paid holidays
401(k) with employer match
Free licensure supervision