Outpatient Therapist

Red Oak Behavioral Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 34,440 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Red Oak Behavioral Health in Akron, OH seeks a licensed outpatient Mental Health Therapist to work with children, adolescents, and adults. The role offers flexible hours in a private practice-style setting, with direct service hours and a focus on client-centered care.

You will develop and implement individualized treatment plans, provide psychotherapy, coordinate with families, schools and community partners, and maintain timely, compliant documentation while upholding Red Oak's mission of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work is required and licensure in Ohio (LPC or LSW) preferred.
• Experience in treating children, adolescents, adults and families across individual and group modalities.
• Strong documentation, time management, and crisis-intervention skills.
• Ability to coordinate care with families, schools, and community partners.
• Commitment to Red Oak Behavioral Health’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapy, counseling, and care coordination.
• Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support client progress.
• Maintain timely, compliant documentation and contribute to program quality.

Skills

Counseling

Diagnosis & assessment

Documentation

Time management

Collaboration with families/schools

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work

Ohio licensure (LPC or LSW)

Job description

Description

Outpatient Mental Health Therapist – Flexible, Supportive, and Impactful!

Are you passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults reach their full potential? Red Oak is seeking a dedicated Outpatient Mental Health Therapist to join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families.

This is a part-time or full-time opportunity. Compensation for the role is hourly, per direct service hour.

Why Join Red Oak?

• Flexible Schedule: Enjoy the freedom of a private practice, fee-for-service model with flexible hours.


• Comprehensive Support: We provide credentialing, billing, EMR, and full administrative support so you can focus on your clients.


• Modern, Comfortable Facility: Work in a new, trauma-informed space featuring state-of-the-art technology, a sensory room, and an activity room designed to enhance therapeutic care.


• Innovation at Your Fingertips: AI-assisted documentation coming soon to save time and streamline your workflow.

Your Role:

• Assess, diagnose, and create individualized treatment plans.


• Provide psychotherapeutic care, counseling, and care coordination.


• Collaborate with families, schools, and community partners to support client progress.


• Maintain timely and compliant documentation while contributing to quality care and program success.

Red Oak is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Counseling or Social Work with an Ohio Professional Counselor or LSW licensure status.


• Demonstrated experience in the treatment of children, adolescents, adults and families individually and in group modality.


• Ability to reasonably problem solve complex and possible crisis mental health client problems.


• Ability to develop and write clear, concise documents involving client outcome reporting requirements.


• Effective time management and interviewing skills.


• Acceptance and dedication toward the Mission of Red Oak Behavioral Health.