Licensed Therapist
Listed compensation
$55k-$60k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Job Title: Primary Licensed Therapist
Work Environment
This role offers a flexible and engaging work environment, with opportunities to serve clients in-office, within program settings, and throughout the community.
- Location & Schedule: Whitehall, Ohio
- Daytime shift, Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Exclusive Compensation Advantage
Reports To: Clinical Director
Job Summary
The therapist position at Robin Recovery, provides clinical support to individuals recovering from chemical dependencies. Their primary role is to guide clients through the psychological and behavioral aspects of recovery while coordinating with a multidisciplinary medical team.
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Assessments: Evaluate client’s mental and physical health, the severity of their addiction, and their readiness for treatment.
Treatment Planning: Develop and regularly update personalized recovery plans that outline specific goals, strategies, and therapeutic interventions.
Individual & Group Therapy: Facilitate one-on-one sessions to explore underlying causes of addiction and lead group discussions to provide peer support.
Crisis Intervention: Manage emergency situations where a client may be a danger to themselves or others.
Family Education: Counsel family members on the disease of addiction and teach them supportive strategies for the patient’s recovery.
Discharge & Aftercare: Plan the client’s transition out of the facility, including referrals to support groups (like AA/NA) or employment services.
Documentation: Maintain detailed, confidential clinical records in electronic medical record (EMR) systems and provide progress reports to courts or parole officers if required.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- LSW, LPC, MFT or equivalent
Skills
Proficiency in evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Core Competencies
- Commitment to client-first care, treating every individual with dignity, respect, and compassion.
- Ability to view treatment through a holistic lens, addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
- Strong engagement and rapport-building skills with diverse populations.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Benefits
Detailed information on benefits, including medical insurance and paid time off (PTO), will be provided upon employment.
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides clinical support to individuals recovering from chemical dependencies by conducting assessments and developing personalized recovery plans. They also facilitate individual and group therapy sessions while managing crisis situations and coordinating with a multidisciplinary medical team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and possess a relevant license such as LSW, LPC, or MFT. Proficiency in evidence-based therapeutic modalities like CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Therapist at Dove Recovery a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,863 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 36% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,863 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $55k–$60k | Mental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $55k–$72k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$62k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Ohio | 420 active | 7,831 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 44% remote · 36% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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