FT Therapist
Listed compensation
$67k-$83k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Purpose Statement
- Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.
- Salary range $66,560 - $82,742 annual
Essential Functions
- Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
- Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
- Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
- Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
- Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
- Maintain a caseload as assigned.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
- May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
- Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
- May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
- May coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
- Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Other Functions
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned
Education/Experience/Skill Requirements
- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
- Four or more years’ experience as a therapist with two or more years’ experience with the specific population of the facility is required.
Licenses/Designations/Certifications
- State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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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, 46% are remote, 38% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $67k–$83k | Mental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $55k–$68k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$80k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Ohio | 420 active | 7,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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