Counselor- Columbus, Ohio Fresh Start

3 days ago
United StatesFull TimeCounselor
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana as a Counselor- Columbus, Ohio Fresh Start in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • provide certification if not already obtained.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 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.
  • Additionally, applicants must have a CDCA license.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana as a Counselor- Columbus, Ohio Fresh Start.

Key Skills

Individual CounselingGroup TherapyTreatment PlanningDocumentationAOD ProgrammingCrisis InterventionVeterans Services
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor- Columbus, Ohio Fresh Start at Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, Documentation, AOD Programming, Crisis Intervention, Veterans Services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core 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.

Benefits package: Paid Time Off, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 403b With Company Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana

Civic and Social Organizations
Columbus, Ohio
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403b With Company Match
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

3d ago