Counselor- Columbus, Ohio Fresh Start

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

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

Group TherapyTreatment PlanningAOD ProgrammingCrisis Intervention

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.

What does the Counseling market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCounseling median $57k (middle half $56k–$64k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOhio index 92.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counseling listings in Ohio14 active428 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 26% remote · 32% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 17% offer loan repayment603 active listings, Nov 2026
New Counseling listings11 in the last 30 days25 the 30 days before (−56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Counseling pay trend−20.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Counselor Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 38 employers
14
<$60k
10
$60k-70k
12
$70k-80k
9
$80k-90k
5
$90k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs
401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Military and Family Life Adult Counselor

Magellan Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$60k-$100k
#2

Lead Behavioral Health Integration Clinician (BHIC) & Supervisor

Mindoula Health · Eugene, Oregon

$85k-$100k
#3

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - Supervisor

$43-$47/hr
#4

Clinical Site Manager (LCSW or LPC) Position in Phoenix; SMI Experience Required

$83k-$93k
+ 48 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 3.0
Below most Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 428 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana logo

About Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana

Civic and Social Organizations
Columbus, Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403b with company match

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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