Therapist

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 Annual Salary (based on education and experience)

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K retirement plan, paid time off and paid holidays, professional development including CEUs.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children? Inspire Kids Behavioral Health is looking for full-time Mental Health Therapists to join our clinical team in the Cleveland area. We currently have multiple openings across our outpatient center and school-based programs, and we work with each candidate to find the setting and schedule that best fits their strengths and lifestyle.

Position Options:

• Center-Based Therapist I — Monday through Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm, based at our outpatient center in Garfield Heights
• Center-Based Group Facilitator — Monday through Friday, 10:30am-6:30pm, based at our outpatient center in Garfield Heights
• School-Based Therapist — Monday through Friday, school hours, serving schools throughout the Cleveland area (home base Garfield Heights)

All three positions offer the same compensation, benefits, and clinical focus — supporting children ages 4-12 through developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices in a close-knit, interdisciplinary team environment. No late evenings, no weekends across all three.

Responsibilities:

• Complete assessments, create treatment plans, and monitor progress
• Lead social-emotional skill-building groups, individual therapy, or group therapy depending on setting
• Partner closely with parents, caregivers, and (for school-based) school staff to support progress
• Provide compassionate crisis intervention and safety planning when needed
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to whole-child care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a mental health field
• Ohio state licensure (LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, MFT, IMFT, CT, SWT, MFTT, or similar)
• 2 or more years of mental health experience, preferably with children
• Experience with play-based, trauma-informed, and behavioral interventions
• Comfort navigating crisis situations with calm and clarity
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (required for school-based, preferred for center-based)
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus