Therapist

Make a Difference Where It Matters MOST.

RFS Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate, licensed Full-Time Therapist to provide behavioral-health services to children and families in the Defiance community.

This role is ideal for a clinician who wants to build meaningful relationships, help young people overcome emotional and behavioral challenges, and work collaboratively with families, educators, and behavioral-health professionals.

Compensation

Annual salary: $60,000–$65,000, based on licensure and experience.

Why Join RFS?

• Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
• No weekends
• Meaningful work with children, adolescents, and families
• Supportive, team-centered environment
• Collaboration with experienced behavioral-health professionals
• Opportunities for professional development and continued growth
• Medical insurance with RFS covering 60% of the premium
• Employer-paid dental, vision, and $15,000 life insurance for eligible employees
• 401(k) with employer match after eligibility requirements are met
• 13 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual wellness-time allotment
• Paid closure during the week of Christmas

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapeutic services
• Complete clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver evidence-informed interventions based on each client’s needs
• Help clients strengthen coping skills and achieve measurable treatment goals
• Collaborate with families, school personnel, supervisors, and community partners
• Participate in treatment-team meetings and care coordination
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Complete documentation within required agency timeframes
• Maintain professional, ethical, and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Active Ohio LSW, LPC, or higher behavioral-health licensure
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or families preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings, including a background check and drug screen

Your experience can help change a child’s story. Join a team committed to supporting healthier children, stronger families, and thriving communities.

Apply today to become a Full-Time Therapist with RFS Behavioral Health in Defiance, Ohio.