School-Based Clinical Therapist

Counselor 8.3 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

  • Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health
  • Position: School-Based Clinical Therapist
  • Primarily school-based role, mimics the school day and district calendar
  • Significantly reduced summer hours (minimum of only 96 hours) with incredible flexibility
  • Reduced productivity/billable expectation (below 50%)
  • Base salary plus bonus opportunities up to $6,000 for dependent licensure, up to $10,000 for independent licensure
  • Signing and Retention bonuses offered
  • Expanded paid time off (PTO) program from C&A
  • Free CEUs for your licensure
  • Company-sponsored discount to the YMCA for your work-life balance and self-care

Overview

Now more than ever, mental and behavioral health care for kids is needed in our community. Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is looking to meet the growing demands by hiring a full-time School-Based Clinical Therapist.

As a member of our team, you will help children, youth and families successfully meet life's challenges by offering the emotional and behavioral health support they need. We are a collaborative network of child therapists, psychiatrists, PMHNPs, case managers, school staff, community partners and other mental health professionals working toward a common goal. Together, we provide a positive environment for kids and their families to find health, hope and happiness.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join one of the most innovative therapeutic mental health programs in Stark County. We offer a compassionate, supportive, accountable work environment to help you grow your career, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous and affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement and paid time off.

Job Description/Duties

In addition to conducting Individual and Family Therapy, duties and opportunities may include conducting Diagnostic/Comprehensive Assessments and Mental Health Consultation & Prevention.

Populations served range from Kindergarten through 12th grade with a wide range of diagnoses and presenting problems.

Ability to engage a wide range of client and parents, including those from diverse populations, and those uncertain about the value and/or necessity of MH services.

Ability to work effectively with other professionals both within and outside the mental health profession.

Qualifications

Licensed in the State of Ohio to provide assessment and therapy via the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, or the Ohio Board of Psychology.

Must possess at least a master's degree(s) in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or the equivalent.

Why Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health

At Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health, we are here for you, so you can be there for them. We provide a supportive environment for our clinical therapists to grow and lead in their careers, and in turn, you bring unmatched compassionate care and expertise.

We have been recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Companies to work for in Stark County, because we strive to take care of our team at work and at home.

  • Recognition and Awards
  • Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health has been recognized and ranked on three Zippia lists:
  • Best Non-Profit Companies to Work for in Ohio
  • Best Companies to Work for in Canton, Ohio
  • 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Top Workplace for Non-Profits in Northeastern Ohio by Cleveland Plain Dealer/cleveland.com
  • Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Salute Award - 2018 Award of Appreciation

Location: We have four locations in Stark County including downtown Canton, Belden Village, Alliance and Plain Township.

Salary and Compensation

Based upon licensure status and direct care hours provided. Full time employees are eligible for full medical benefits, life insurance, paid time off and matched retirement plans.

Schedule and Hours

Hours: Full-time. Some evening hours required.

  • Website: childandadolescent.org
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Stark Co. – EEO-6

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will primarily provide emotional and behavioral health support to children, youth, and families in a school-based setting, mirroring the school day and calendar. Duties may include conducting individual and family therapy, diagnostic assessments, and mental health consultation and prevention services for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Individual TherapyClient EngagementParent EngagementCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School-Based Clinical Therapist at Goodwill Industries of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,026 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 28% 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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About Goodwill Industries of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio

Non-profit Organizations
Canton, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Signing and Retention Bonuses
Free CEUs
YMCA Discount