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LifeStance Health
Mentor, Ohio · Hybrid

Licensed Independent Social Worker - Outpatient

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$83k-$113k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!

We are actively looking to hire Mental Health Therapists (LPCC, LISW, IMFT) within our new Cleveland Clinics who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.

  • Haily Kontogianis
  • Director, Practice Development
  • Email: haily.kontogianis@lifestance.com

Is This You?

  • Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
  • Seeking work life balance.
  • Interested in growing professionally.

What We Offer Counselors:

  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Telehealth and in person flexibility.
  • Compensation Range $83,000 - $113,000, compensation model based on productivity.
  • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), parental leave, EAP and more.
  • Annual incentive program.
  • Collegial work environment.
  • Newly designed and modern offices.
  • Full administrative support.
  • Latest in digital technology.
  • Strong work/life balance.
  • Sign on Bonus

Licensed Counselors are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Counselors who are::

  • Independently licensed in the state of Ohio (LPCC or LISW)
  • Experienced working with adults, and/or children & adolescents

About LifeStance Health

LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.

LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.

Our Values

  • Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
  • Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
  • Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
  • One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use lifestance.com or careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.

LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.

Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will provide high-quality behavioral healthcare services to children, adolescents, and adults in an outpatient setting. They are expected to maintain clinical excellence while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an independent license in the state of Ohio as an LPCC or LISW. Experience working with diverse age groups, including adults, children, and adolescents, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health therapyEvidence-based treatmentCrisis interventionCounseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Social Worker - Outpatient at LifeStance Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 7,099 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

LifeStance Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 1,056 active listings.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 30% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 7,099 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$83k–$113kSocial Work median $62k (middle half $58k–$75k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Ohio202 active6,551 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 52% remote · 30% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusOhio Social Worker listings: 5% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment228 active listings, Oct 2026
Social Work pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
LifeStance Healthsilver tier, 84/100Top Employers work-life index1,056 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,099 Social Work listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with match
Parental leave
EAP
Annual incentive program