Clinical Therapist – Substance Use & Co-Occurring Disorders Part Time

CounselorPart-Time

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Job Description

Consolidated Employer Services - Part Time/Contract

Consolidated Employer Services is seeking a compassionate and driven Clinical Therapist for one of our clients to provide high-quality clinical services to adults diagnosed with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. This position offers daytime hours with some evening availability as needed and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives. Candidates need to have their LPCC or MSW.

Position Summary

The Clinical Therapist delivers comprehensive therapeutic services in a fast-paced, client-centered environment. The role includes direct clinical care, documentation, care coordination, and participation in program development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical services including diagnostic assessments, individual and group counseling, case management, and crisis intervention

Develop and complete diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, crisis and safety plans, progress notes, and discharge/transition plans accurately and on time

Maintain complete and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with quality improvement and billing standards

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to coordinate client care
  • Educate clients on available community resources and make appropriate referrals
  • Support program development and planning as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities with clients, colleagues, and community partners
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
  • Highly organized with strong time-management and prioritization skills
  • Comfortable managing multiple clients in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to helping others
  • Skilled in decision-making, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution
  • Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated clinician seeking meaningful work, strong benefits, and a supportive professional environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an LPCC or MSW qualification to be considered for this position. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills are required to manage a fast-paced, client-centered environment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Clinical therapyIndividual counselingTreatment planningInterpersonal skills

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 16% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

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).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
33%
Sign-on bonus
27%
PSLF eligible
23%

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#3

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Consolidated Employer Services Recruiting

Human Resources Services
Columbus
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Strong benefits
Supportive professional environment