Clinical Counselor [Bucyrus, Ohio]

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$48k–$62k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

What We're Looking For

Are you a proactive problem-solver who takes pride in delivering meaningful work that makes a lasting impact? We're looking for a driven and detail-oriented professional to join our team as a Clinical Counselor.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in delivering mental health services, advocating for clients, and collaborating with a diverse team of professionals to promote overall well-being within the community, helping us move forward with purpose and precision.

The ideal candidate values continuous learning, leads with a welcoming spirit, takes ownership of their work, and is passionate about supporting people and building stronger communities.

Essential Job Duties

Conduct thorough diagnostic assessments of clients’ social, emotional, and environmental factors that may impact their overall health and well-being to evaluate clients' mental health and/or substance use concerns, identify their needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.

Support clients in managing their mental health and/or substance use challenges and improving their quality of life by providing counseling and therapy. This could include individual, family or group counseling to clients dealing with a range of mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, or substance abuse.

Develop comprehensive treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each client.

Collaborate with other health care professionals within the health center such as doctors, nurses, and case managers to coordinate the client's care plan. This involves ensuing that clients have access to the necessary resources, such as healthcare referrals, social services, housing assistance or financial aid programs.

Be prepared to provide immediate support and appropriate crisis intervention services for clients/communities in immediate distress or facing emergency situations. This may involve assessing suicide/homicide risk, managing safety concerns including those related to domestic violence and abuse, and connecting clients to appropriate crisis resources.

  • Provides psychotherapy for individuals who qualify for services on site and or via telehealth.
  • Creates positive relationship with clients, their families, guardians or agency representatives.

Serve as an advocate for clients, helping them navigate complex systems and connecting them with community resources or case managers.

What We Offer

Attending to your needs today:

  • Your ideas, input, and contributions are valued and recognized.
  • Excellent clinical, administrative, and management support.
  • Forward-thinking, collaborative, transparent, and inclusive company culture.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • Competitive Market Value Compensation.
  • Generous Paid Time Off.
  • Tuition assistance.

Protecting Your Future

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with match
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Employer-paid long-term disability

Third Street is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the communities and patients we serve.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to hr@thirdstreetfamily.org or call 419-522-6191 ext. 2201

Requirements

Qualifications

  • State of Ohio CT/LSW/LPC/LISW/LPCC/LISW-S/LPCC-S License.
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree.
  • Experience in counseling and crisis intervention, preferred.

Starting Wage

  • LSW/LPC: $48,000 (BSW) $52,000 (MSW)
  • LISW/LPCC: $62,000

About Us

Third Street is a patient-centered medical home driving change in the community. We adapt to the needs of those we serve while building services to fill gaps in care to invest in a healthier future for all. At Third Street, we provide high-quality care through the continual learning of our employees and by building a diverse team. We value our employees, communicate our expectations, and train our team on best practices.

Organizational Information

Established in 1994, Third Street Family Health Services is a regional not-for-profit community health center providing medical, dental, OB/GYN, pediatric, community outreach, and behavioral health services across eleven locations in Richland, Marion, Ashland, and Crawford counties.

Our mission is to deliver comprehensive health and wellness care, accessible to all in the communities we serve. We believe that the health status of our community can be improved by providing accessible and affordable health care, advocacy, and community health initiatives.

We provide patient-centered care and provide our services with respect, integrity, and accountability top of mind. For more information, visit tsfhs.org or find them on Facebook or Twitter.

Mission

To deliver comprehensive health and wellness care, accessible to all in the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop comprehensive treatment plans to support clients with mental health and substance use challenges. Provide individual, family, or group therapy and collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate holistic patient care.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyMental Health AssessmentSubstance Abuse Counseling

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% 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 ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Counselor Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution33 jobs · 25 employers

14
<$75k
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$75k-95k
3
$95k-115k
7
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
CME allowance
39%
Loan repayment
29%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 288 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bucyrus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$765/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Third Street Community Clinic

Medical Practices
Mansfield, Ohio

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) retirement plan with match
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
Tuition assistance