School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$57k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: OH - Circleville * - Circleville, OH 43113
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, We are seeking a full-time Therapist to join our STAR, School Based Team in Lancaster, Ohio. Join our team at the Lancaster City Schools!
  • Compensation: $57,000

+ Productivity Bonus! To learn more about the program, please visit: nyap.org Position Summary: Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served.

This position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Working at NYAP: Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance RESPONSIBILITIES Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served.

Travels as required, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds.

Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services. Regularly reviews and modifies youth based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals.

Establishes and maintains strong relationships with assigned foster parents and families of origin. Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan.

Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served. Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis. Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred. A valid advanced professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.

Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record. A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.

Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.

Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. Driving and Vehicle

Valid driver’s license Reliable personal transportation Good driving record Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability Ready to make an impact? Apply today! ww.nyap.org/employment Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans: An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Provides individual, group, and family mental health services while coordinating care across educational, medical, and social service systems. Maintains documentation, monitors progress on treatment plans, and performs crisis response to ensure youth safety and stability.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field and a valid professional license. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and preferably two years of direct service experience with youth and families.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$57k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$57kLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $60k (middle half $50k–$64k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$61k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Ohio50 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All licensed professional counselor (lpc) listings in Ohio609 active12,813 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentOhio counselor listings (all specialties): 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment609 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,540 in the last 30 days1,334 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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. Ohio figures use all licensed professional counselor (lpc)s: too few Ohio Social Work postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates School Based Therapist, LSW or LPC at National Youth Advocate Program a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work counselor listings evaluated on our platform.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 6.1
Better work-life than 40% of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About National Youth Advocate Program

Individual and Family Services
Columbus, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

22 Days PTO
11 Paid Holidays
Half Day Fridays during summer
Comprehensive healthcare packages
Paid Parental leave
CEU's
Ongoing training/education
Student loan repayment program

Living in Circleville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$297k≈ 5.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$955/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.