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516+ Counselor Jobs in Ohio

Counselor positions in Ohio with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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516+ Counselor Jobs in Ohio Available Now

These 225 roles pay ~$67k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Nationwide Children's Hospital logo

Psychiatric Crisis Dept. Contract Therapist

Nationwide Children's Hospital

CounselorRemote
42 per hour
Top 25%

in Psychiatry (Counseling)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM logo

School Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

CounselorGenoa, OH
55k-$58k
20h ago
Work-life

6.1/10

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM logo

IHBT Therapist (LSW, LPC, MFT, IMFT); Licking County

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

CounselorNewark, OH
61k-$65k
21h ago
Work-life

6.1/10

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM logo

School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

CounselorColumbus, OH
57k-$63k
2d ago
Work-life

6.1/10

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM logo

School Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

CounselorLorain, OH
55k-$60k
2d ago
Work-life

6.1/10

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM logo

Community Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

CounselorLorain, OH
60k-$63k
2d ago
Work-life

6.1/10

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM logo

IHBT Therapist (LSW, LPC, MFT, IMFT); Delaware/Union County

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

Work-life

6.1/10

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM logo

Office Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

CounselorColumbus, OH
57k-$62k
3d ago
Work-life

6.1/10

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM logo

School Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

CounselorToledo, OH
55k-$58k
4d ago
Work-life

6.1/10

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM logo

School Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

CounselorFindlay, OH
55k-$58k
4d ago
Work-life

6.1/10

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM logo

Community Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM

Work-life

6.1/10

Thriveworks logo

Licensed Talk Therapist - Fee For Service

ThriveworksGreat Workplace

Hybrid
Work-life

6.0/10

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio logo

Outpatient Therapist - Knox

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio

Work-life

6.0/10

Ohio Guidestone logo

Clinical Therapist, Youth IHBT (Cuyahoga County)-Sign On Bonus

Ohio Guidestone

CounselorCleveland, OH
17.4-$34 per hour
3w ago
Work-life

6.0/10

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio logo

FACT Therapist - Knox County

Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio

Work-life

6.0/10

CAMELOT COMMUNITY CARE logo

IHBT Therapist

CAMELOT COMMUNITY CARE

CounselorCincinnati, OH
57.5k - $60k
30+ days ago
Work-life

6.0/10

Ohio Guidestone logo

Hybrid Licensed Mental Health Therapist Berea, OH

Ohio Guidestone

CounselorBerea, OH
17.4-$34 per hour
Hybrid
Work-life

6.0/10

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How Ohio Compares for Counselor Pay

Ohio against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$70k
Pay rank
#44 of 51
Work-life balance
6.1/10 · #32
Open listings
1372

Counselor roles in Ohio advertise $8k below the $78k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $119k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Ohio compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs OHWLBListings
Ohio (this page)$70k6.1/101372
Mississippi#1$119k+$49k6.1/10172
Louisiana#2$110k+$40k5.7/10270
Kentuckyborders$76k+$6k6.2/10473
Indianaborders$71k+$2k6.0/10452
Michiganborders$71k+$1k6.2/10691
Pennsylvaniaborders$69k−$1k6.1/101716
West Virginiaborders$67k−$2k5.8/10193

“borders” = shares a border with Ohio; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Ohio Jobs

516+ counselor positions in Ohio

Competitive Pay

Earn $50K-$80K with benefits

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Counselor Jobs in Ohio: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Ohio offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in ohio. With 516+ open positions and salaries ranging from $34K to $150K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Ohio on this page have an average score of 6.1/10, with 15% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in ohio include NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM, Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, Ohio Guidestone, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and more. Positions span counselor jobs ohio. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in ohio, Sailor Health (score: 97.0/100), GLOBAL OUTREACH TELEREHABILITATION (score: 96.8/100), Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $107K, trending up 1.3% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 79,590+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do counselors earn in Ohio?

Listed counselors in Ohio on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $34K to $150K per year, with a median near $57K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 15% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Ohio right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM, Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio, Ohio Guidestone, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in ohio are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 516+ counselors positions in Ohio listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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