Clinical Therapist - School Based Program
Listed compensation
$55K - $75K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Why Join Unison Health?
Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.
Compensation & Benefits
- LSW/LPC - $55,000 to $68,000 annually.
- LISW/LPCC - $65,000 to $75,000 annually.
- Annual Bonus up to $8k.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
- Medical with federal minimum deductibles
- Dental and vision coverage
- Retirement planning and employer contribution
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Position Summary
Unison Health is seeking an LSW/LPC/LISW/LPCC. This position provides direct therapeutic services to assigned clients with mental illness and adjustment difficulties. These services are provided through individual, group and family therapy or through the diagnostic assessment process. Linkage and advocacy skills as necessary. This position supports our school-based program and is based within our partner schools.
Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights
- Provides diagnostic service via face-to-face contact with clients under the supervision of a licensed independent clinician or via telehealth under the supervision of a licensed independent clinician.
- Provides treatment planning and counseling services to an assigned caseload of clients in accordance with state mandates, established agency and program policies, procedures, and philosophy.
- Documents all services provided and maintains records utilizing the electronic record in accordance with agency policy/procedure.
Education & Experience Requirements
- Requires a BSW in social work or a master’s degree in social work or counseling.
- Prior experience preferred.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness, individual, group counseling skills, assessment skills, and crisis intervention skills.
- Must demonstrate the ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude, commitment to provide superior service, and enthusiastic support for the mission of the agency.
- Must demonstrate personal integrity, the ability to develop and work as part of a team, and a commitment to the mission of the agency.
- Must be able to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and at times hostile individuals.
- Must be able to drive and be insured under the agency’s commercial liability policy as a driver if hired in a program where driving is required.
Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct therapeutic services including individual, group, and family therapy to clients with mental illness and adjustment difficulties. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and treatment plans while collaborating within a school-based setting.
Requirements
Requires a BSW or a master’s degree in social work or counseling. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Therapist - School Based Program at Unison Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,058 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 16% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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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