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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.

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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