Licensed Counselor
Compensation
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Job Description
Growing Company!! Looking for Counselors with the following credentials for Huntington WV.
LICSW / LPC / LSA / LPCC / LCSW / CSW
Job Summary
The Counselor is responsible for assisting patients in identifying, maximizing, and relating their strengths to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocational), and occupational goals.
The Counselor is also responsible for helping the patients prepare and adjust to a drug free existence, and to offer assistance (emotional and physical) in problematic issues.
The Counselor is responsible to the Operations Manager for provision of services to assigned patients and adherence to schedules, established program policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, local and accrediting agency regulatory requirements.
The Counselor will perform duties within the scope of their license or certification which are an addendum to this job description.
Summary of Essential Job Functions
The key responsibilities of the Counselor include:
- Work with K-12 students, and adults
- Conduct group counseling sessions as required
- Orient patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures
Implement or revise patient treatment plans with the patient as required per state regulation and record a review of the patient’s progress according to BHG policy
Develop within (10) days of entry or as required by state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, a formal treatment plan documenting patient goals and update utilizing the same guidelines
Maintain patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized
Minimum Requirements
LICSW / LPC / LSA / LPCC / LCSW / CSW credentials.
Salary Is Based on Previous Job Experience and Education Level
EEO Statement
OVP Health Care provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, OVP Health Care complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
OVP Health Care expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper inference with the ability of OVP Health Care employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Location: Huntington, West Virginia
Department: Outpatient Counseling
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience
Experienced
Compensation
Based on Experience
Key Responsibilities
The Counselor assists patients in identifying and maximizing their strengths to achieve appropriate social, educational, and occupational goals, while also helping them adjust to a drug-free existence and providing emotional and physical support for problematic issues. Responsibilities include working with K-12 students and adults, conducting group counseling, orienting patients to the program, and developing and maintaining formal treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must possess specific credentials including LICSW, LPC, LSA, LPCC, LCSW, or CSW, and perform duties within the scope of their license or certification. The role requires developing formal treatment plans within ten days or as state guidelines require, and maintaining comprehensive, well-organized patient records.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Mental Health Counseling median $74k (middle half $65k–$86k)327 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | West Virginia index 89.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in West Virginia | 15 active | 779 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 46% remote · 36% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Mental Health Counseling pay trend | +18.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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