2026 New Graduates of Social Work, Psychology, and Related Human Services fields (OhioGuideston[...]

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2026! If you are a social work, psychology or graduate of another related degree area, we hope to be a place where you can grow and create roots. Attention New Graduates! Kickstart your career as a Behavioral Health Specialist with us! We're excited to offer both part‑time and full‑time positions, working with adults and children in a vibrant community‑based setting. Why Join Us? Gain hands‑on experience Make a real difference in your community Flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle Who is OhioGuidestone? OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year. We focus on the needs of the whole person by providing telehealth and in‑person prevention services, as well as mental health and substance use treatment. As we help people navigate the most difficult times in their lives—with compassion and respect—we ultimately empower them to take steps towards a healthier future. Types of roles available for your degree area Therapist/Counselor (for graduates who have obtained LSW, LISW, LPC and other related licenses. We have Therapist roles in a variety of specialized areas for adult and youth. Areas include: School‑Based, In‑Home Behavioral, Marriage and Family, Substance Use Disorder/Chemical Dependency, Assertive Community Treatment, and some limited office‑based roles.) School‑Based Therapist info video In‑Home and Community‑Based Counseling video (for Therapist, Behavioral Health Specialist, Care Coordinators) Behavioral Health Specialist. Perhaps you have yet to sit for your social work or counseling license. Until you do, we have behavioral health specialist roles that will get you acclimated to working with clients and case loads. This role would also be a good entry into the behavioral health field for grads with Psychology or other social science degrees that are unable to gain a license to perform therapy. Care Coordinator. These roles help create supportive care network and connect clients to resources. These roles are community‑based and are suitable for individuals with social work degrees or related fields with 1–3 years of experience in social services field related to community navigation, wrap‑around services or other related service work. Youth Care Specialist: Individuals in these role work directly with youth who may be in our care due to behavioral, trauma‑based issues or foster placement. These are challenging roles but are rewarding for those who are compassionate and resilient and have a desire to help youth manage behaviors, daily living support and providing guidance. Residential Specialist / Youth Care Worker info video Why should you consider joining us? Meaningful Work: Make a difference in the lives of others by contributing to projects that have a positive impact on our community. Growth Opportunities: We are committed to helping our employees grow both personally and professionally. With access to ongoing training, and well‑defined career ladders for most roles, you'll have the opportunity to reach new heights in your career. Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate individuals who value teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support. Together, we strive to achieve excellence in everything we do. Benefits include: NEW higher pay rates Clear career ladder for development path in various roles Competitive medical benefits including a zero‑cost monthly option for employee or employee + children! Free CEU trainings 10 paid holidays; two are exchangeable Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations 401(k) with employer match option Employment Assistance Program (EAP) Mileage reimbursement Free licensure supervision Recognition and rewards Ready to take the next step? Simply apply and we will have a recruiter review your resume and contact you to discuss opportunities that may be suitable for your degree area and experience. Working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. At OhioGuidestone we care about the health and safety of our employees. OhioGuidestone requires applicants to complete a pre‑employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment. We require and cover the cost of a fingerprint background screening, physical, Tuberculosis test, and drug screen after an employment offer is made. Any employment offer is contingent upon receipt of all satisfactory pre‑employment screenings. #J-18808-Ljbffr OhioGuidestone