Therapist
RFS Charitable Foundation
Location
Defiance, Ohio
Salary
$56,000 - $62,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
Provide individual, group, and family therapeutic services to students within school-based settings. Collaborate with educators, administrators, and families to develop treatment plans and maintain clinical documentation.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field with active Ohio licensure (LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, or LPCC). Experience working with youth up to age 18 is preferred.
Job description
Make a lasting impact—right where students need you most.
RFS Behavioral Health is seeking Licensed Therapists to provide school-based mental health services across Fostoria, Fulton, Crawford, and Defiance counties. As the leading school-based behavioral health provider in Northwest Ohio, we embed clinicians directly into school settings to support student mental health, emotional wellbeing, and academic success.
RFS Behavioral Health is a qualifying provider for OhioMHAS initiatives, including the Great Minds Fellowship, Loan Forgiveness, and Retention Bonus Programs, and a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program—allowing you to reduce or eliminate student loan debt while doing meaningful, mission-driven work.
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Position overview
Licensed Therapists provide therapeutic services to youth in school-based settings, with limited community-based services as needed. This role offers strong collaboration with educators, families, and school teams.
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- Key responsibilities
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to students
- Collaborate with school staff, administrators, and families
- Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans
- Maintain timely documentation and required billable hours
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Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
- Active Ohio licensure: LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, or LPCC
- Experience working with youth (up to age 18) preferred
- Passion for school-based and community mental health
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- Compensation & benefits
- Competitive salary above local community mental health standards
- 120 wellness hours plus 4 weeks of agency closures aligned with school breaks
- Flexible Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends)
- Health insurance plus free dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid CEUs and licensure supervision
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
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- Work schedule & location
- Full-Time
- Monday–Friday
- No weekends
- In-person, school-based positions across Fostoria, Fulton, Crawford & Defiance counties
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Join RFS Behavioral Health and be part of a mission to ensure every student has access to high-quality mental health care. Apply today to make a meaningful difference in your community.
RFS Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Competitive Salary
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Licensure Supervision
- Free Life Insurance
- Loan Forgiveness Programs
- Free Dental Insurance
- Paid CEUs
- Free Vision Insurance
- Retention Bonus Programs
- 120 Wellness Hours
- Agency Closures Aligned With School Breaks