PRN Counselor

CounselorIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$25-$30/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 42m ago · Verified live

Job Description

PRN Counselor

We are looking for part-time counselors to help with weekend and evening substance use disorder group therapy coverage. Weekend groups have the opportunity to have a weekend bonus of up to $500 per group.

Principal Responsibilities

Provide ethical and clinically-sound integration of psychological expertise with faith-based integration for holistic healing and growth.

  • Participate in the development and implementation of the faith-based recovery pathway.
  • Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document client treatment.
  • Facilitate or Co-facilitate assigned individual, group, or family sessions as needed.
  • Develop individual treatment plans for each assigned client.
  • Conduct ongoing evaluations of client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed timely and accurately.
  • Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
  • Consult with other professionals when indicated.
  • Provide crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques.
  • Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including compliance with all behavioral, ethical, and client boundary expectations.
  • Maintain client records according to the organization’s policies and procedures.
  • Maintain organization, Ohio MHAS, and CARF required training.
  • Maintain license or registration appropriate to profession and appropriate to job requirement, including appropriate amount of continuing education at all times of employment.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Experience in working with Microsoft Office products, including email.

Experience with using and navigating Electronic Health Records and other industry related types of applications.

CPR/First Aid Certification

Demonstrated competency in faith-based integration in clinical services.

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDCII); Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDCIII), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred.

Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will facilitate individual, group, and family therapy sessions while integrating faith-based recovery pathways. They are responsible for developing treatment plans, documenting client progress, and providing crisis intervention as needed.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a bachelor's degree and relevant licensure such as LCDCII, LCDCIII, LSW, or LPC. Proficiency in electronic health records and Microsoft Office, along with CPR/First Aid certification, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Substance use disorder counselingIndividual therapyTreatment planningClinical evaluation

Substance Use Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 42 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 36% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

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 $62k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Counselor market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$52k–$62kCounselor median $60k (middle half $53k–$68k)15 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counselor listings in Ohio641 active13,789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 36% no call · 90% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Counselor pay trend+2.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Counselor Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 28 employers
15
<$60k
16
$60k-75k
7
$75k-90k
1
$90k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

38 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
68% this job
Loan repayment
61%
PSLF eligible
34%
Sign-on bonus
26%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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$32/hr
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$22-$30/hr
#4

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$43.39 /Hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 39 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Emerge Recovery & Trade

Non-profit Organizations
Xenia, Ohio
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekend bonus up to $500 per group

Living in Xenia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,454/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

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