Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health - Fee-for-service Therapist

Goodwill Industries Of Gr. Cleveland & East Central Ohio; Canton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health in Ohio offers licensed therapists flexible scheduling with office-based or school-based care options. Clinicians establish dependable availability for children, adolescents, and young adults through Canton and partner schools.

The role supports a flexible caseload, collaboration with families, schools, and community partners, and emphasis on trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches to diverse needs in the community.

Qualifications

• Active license in the State of Ohio to provide therapy via the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, or the Ohio Board of (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, IMFT, Licensed Psychologist).
• Degree required for the applicable license: bachelor's in social work or master's in counseling, social work or a related field.
• Ability to meet documentation, confidentiality, ethical and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy.
• Complete assessments when qualified and assigned.
• Develop treatment plans and timely clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with families, schools and community partners.
• Use evidence‑based approaches matched to each client.
• Maintain reliable availability and an agreed‑upon caseload.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Cultural responsiveness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Master's in Counseling/Social Work

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Licensed Therapist

Flexible schedule | Office or school based

Clinical work that fits your life

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is seeking Ohio licensed therapists who want meaningful work with greater control over their schedules. Choose office-based care, school-based care or a combination of both.

Your schedule

Establish dependable availability that works for you and the families you serve.

Your setting

Office-based, school-based care or a combination of both.

This position offers an alternative to a traditional full‑time caseload. Clinicians establish consistent availability with C&A and provide direct care during those hours. The role may complement another position, support a gradual return to practice or provide a flexible way to stay connected to clinical work in the community.

What makes the role different

• Choose your setting – Work in a C&A office, a partner school, or both.
• Shape your availability – Establish dependable hours that work for you and the families you serve.
• Focus on clinical care – Join an established behavioral health organization and and multidisciplinary care network.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for engaging, dependable clinicians who connect well with children and caregivers, value collaboration and bring sound judgment to complex needs. Experience in child and family behavioral health is valuable, but we also welcome clinicians interested in expanding their work with young people.

Position Details

Work settings: Canton, Belden Village, Alliance, Plain Township, partner schools and community settings.

Schedule: Flexible availability, with after-school, evening and possible Saturday hours.

Population: Children and young adults from early childhood through age 24, plus their caregivers.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide individual and family therapy.
• Complete assessments when qualified and assigned.
• Develop treatment plans and timely clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with families, schools and community partners.
• Use evidence‑based approaches matched to each client.
• Maintain reliable availability and an agreed‑upon caseload.

Clinical approaches

Experience with trauma‑informed and evidence‑based models. These models include TF‑CBT, motivational interviewing, DBT, DINA or Incredible Years is valued. Training needs may vary by assignment.

Experience we value

• Children, adolescents, young adults and families.
• Early childhood, trauma and victimized youth.
• Transition‑age youth and youth with sexual behavior problems.
• Chronic, severe emotional or behavioral needs.
• Engaging clients and caregivers who may be uncertain about services.
• Collaborative, culturally responsive care across systems.

Required qualifications

• Active license in the State of Ohio to provide therapy via the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, or the Ohio Board of (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, MFT, IMFT, Licensed Psychologist).
• Degree required for the applicable license: bachelor's in social work or master's in counseling, social work or a related field.
• Ability to meet documentation, confidentiality, ethical and regulatory standards.

About C&A

For more than 50 years, Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health has helped children, youth and families meet life's challenges with health, hope and opportunity. Today, C&A serves more than 9,000 people annually through a network of therapists, psychiatric providers, case managers, schools and community partners. C&A is an affiliate of Goodwill Industries.

9,000 + Served Annually

AGES 0 TO 24 - Specialized Care

4 STARK COUNTY LOCATIONS

RECOGNITION

Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer Top Workplaces, 2022 through 2026 | Ohio Psychological Association Thrive Workplace Award, 2025

Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. Employment classification, benefit eligibility, minimum availability requirements and other position terms will be outlined during the hiring process.