New Graduates of Social Work, Psychology

Overview

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 offer both part-time and full-time positions, working with adults and children in a vibrant community-based setting.

• Gain hands-on experience
• Make a real difference in your community
• Flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle

Ohio Guidestone 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. We help people navigate difficult times—with compassion and respect—and empower them to take steps toward a healthier future. We have several job openings available for recent graduates with degrees in Social Work or related fields and are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team.

• Therapist/Counselor (for graduates who have obtained LSW, LISW, LPC and other related licenses. Roles are 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.
• There are Therapist/Counselor roles in a variety of settings; consider School-Based, In-Home/Community-Based Counseling, and related areas.
• Behavioral Health Specialist
  . This role is suitable for grads who have not yet earned a license to perform therapy and is a good entry into the behavioral health field for those with Psychology or related degrees.
• Care Coordinator
  . These roles help create a supportive care network and connect clients to resources. Community-based roles 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 related work.
• Youth Care Specialist
  . Work directly with youth who may be in care due to behavioral, trauma-based issues or foster placement. These roles are challenging but rewarding for those who are compassionate and resilient.

• Meaningful Work:
  Make a difference in the lives of others by contributing to projects that have a positive impact on our community.
• Growth Opportunities:
  Ongoing training and defined career ladders for most roles help you grow professionally.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Join a team that values teamwork, collaboration, and mutual support.

• 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, intern to hire, and locations
• 401(k) with employer match option
• Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision
• Recognition and rewards

Apply and a recruiter will 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 performing the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Ohio Guidestone requires applicants to complete a pre-employment screening process upon receipt of an offer of employment, including fingerprint background screening, physical, tuberculosis test, and drug screen.

Any employment offer is contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment screenings.

Education

Required

Bachelors

Associates

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