Counselor- Columbus, Ohio Fresh Start
Compensation
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Job Description
Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana seeks energetic, self-motivated, dynamic professionals to join its expanding team. Our organization is dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. As a statewide organization, we have over 800 committed and caring/compassionate employees working in multiple impact areas. This position is specific to the area of Veterans services.
The Counselor will be responsible for providing structured and informative treatment/educational groups in a residential or out-patient setting and maintaining appropriate documentation; responsible for providing individual counseling as needed.
We offer a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision and a 403b with company match. Our work touches the mind, body, heart – and ultimately the spirit – of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.
This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to advance their career and make a positive impact on the community through AOD focused programming
EOE
Qualifications
Applicants must have an Associates Degree in behavioral science, education, or social services including 1-3 years of professional experience. Additionally, applicants must have a CDCA license. First Aid & CPR certification is required and must be maintained. VOAOHIN will provide certification if not already obtained.
Key Responsibilities
The Counselor provides structured treatment and educational groups within residential or out-patient settings. They are also responsible for conducting individual counseling sessions and maintaining all necessary documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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).
Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 32% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Counseling median $57k (middle half $56k–$64k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Ohio index 92.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counseling listings in Ohio | 14 active | 428 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 32% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 17% offer loan repayment603 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Counseling listings | 11 in the last 30 days | 25 the 30 days before (−56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Counseling pay trend | −20.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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