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Canton, Ohio

Inpatient Therapist / Counselor, Behavioral Health Hospital (MSW, MFT, LPC, LSW, LPCC, or LISW Required)

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Job Description

Job Address: 1223 Market Avenue North Canton, OH 44714 Inpatient Therapists and Counselors for Behavioral Health Hospital - Full Time Positions $12,500 Sign on Bonus!

New Vista Health and Wellness is currently recruiting for qualified Therapists and Counselors at Sunrise Vista, a premier behavioral health hospital in the Canton, OH area. Licensure: MSW, LSW, LISW, MFT, LPC, or LPCC required. WHO WE ARE: The New Vista mission: Inspiring Hope, Restoring Peace of Mind, Healing Lives.

At New Vista, our passionate and highly trained team of professionals inspires hope and delivers holistic care to those in need of behavioral health services in a contemporary and healing environment – one that is conducive to providing the life skills needed to regain stability and independence.

With a blend of group therapy, clinical treatment, and unique surroundings, our beautiful healthcare centers provide a safe, serene, healing environment for adults and seniors with a variety of complex needs.

Our compassionate team members work in a challenging yet rewarding environment where each person is a part of making direct impact on our patient’s lives. COME JOIN OUR TEAM AS A THERAPIST OR COUNSELOR AT SUNRISE VISTA! We are recruiting for full time, day shift Therapist / Counselor positions at our facility. MSW, LSW, LISW, MFT, LPC, or LPCC required.

The Role

The Therapist/Counselor acts as a representative of treatment staff and engages clients in treatment and the recovery process. The Counselor is also responsible for coordination of aftercare referrals and resources, family treatment, and engagement.

Perks at Work

Team Members enjoy a variety of perks in working with the NewVista brand company.

We offer competitive market wages along with a full, robust package for full time employees: Healthcare + Life Balance Medical Packages with Rx – 3 Choices Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match Dental Care Program – 2 choices Vision Plan Life Insurance Options Accidental Insurances Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Programs 401k with a Company Match Education + Leadership Development Up to $15,000 in Tuition Reimbursements OR Student Loan forgiveness Mentoring + Trainer Opportunities through our Horizon Mentorship Program Growth in Director and CEO positions through our Horizon Leadership Program Handle with Care Trainer – Certifications Recognition + Rewards On the spot recognition Prizes Team Member of the Quarter Team Member of the Year Monthly Celebrations Team Member Recognition Cards JOB REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for the Therapist/Counselor position, you must have, MSW, LSW, LISW, MFT, LPC, or LPCC required.

Ability to make safe judgment calls in client care Demonstration of group facilitation skills, knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatments. An understanding of the 12-step recovery process preferred. Handle with Care (HWC) training and Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire or within 30 days of hire.

At least one year of experience in a mental/behavioral health and/or Recovery Center preferred. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: As Therapist/Counselor, you will: Assume primary responsibility for assigned client caseload.

Provide individual/group therapy for clients seeking mental health and/or substance use treatment and document the process in the client record. Facilitate evidence-based interventions to clients in individual, group, and family sessions.

Ensure that all documentation regarding client care, treatment, and incidents is done in a clear, concise, professional, and timely manner. Act as liaison between referral sources and clients. Conduct family interview and provide for referral to appropriate resources. Provide crisis intervention to clients as needed.

Plan aftercare for assigned clients to include case management. Act as liaison with insurance carriers as requested and assist with EAP referral activities. Complete Bio-Psychosocials, Treatment Plans, integrated summaries, and discharge summaries within specified timelines as per policy.

Conduct weekly treatment plan reviews and update treatment plans. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualified candidates, please apply now for a chance to join our outstanding team as we Inspire Hope, Restore Peace of Mind, and Heal Lives.

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions.

Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania).

As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust.

Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities.

Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.

Key Responsibilities

The Therapist/Counselor manages a client caseload by providing individual, group, and family therapy for mental health and substance use treatment. They are responsible for clinical documentation, crisis intervention, and coordinating aftercare referrals and resources.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid licensure such as MSW, LSW, LISW, MFT, LPC, or LPCC. Required certifications include Handle with Care (HWC) and Basic Life Support (BLS), with a preference for one year of behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyTreatment PlanningBio-Psychosocial AssessmentsAftercare Coordination

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Living in Canton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$175k
Typical market rent
$1,096/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Canton-Massillon, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Healthcare + Life Balance Medical Packages with Rx – 3 Choices
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dependent Day Care Spending Accounts
Health Spending Accounts (HSA) with a company match
Dental Care Program – 2 choices
Vision Plan
Life Insurance Options
Accidental Insurances