Counselor- Columbus Veterans

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$44K - $52K

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

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana seeks energetic, self-motivated, dynamic professionals to join its expanding team. Our organization is dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. As a statewide organization, we have over 800 committed and caring/compassionate employees working in multiple impact areas. This position is specific to the area of Veterans services.

The Counselor will be responsible for providing structured and informative treatment/educational groups in a residential or out-patient setting and maintaining appropriate documentation; responsible for providing individual counseling as needed.

We offer a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision and a 403b with company match. Our work touches the mind, body, heart – and ultimately the spirit – of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services.

This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to advance their career and make a positive impact on the community through AOD focused programming

Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree in behavioral science, education, or social services including 1-3 years of professional experience. Additionally, applicants must have a CDCA license. First Aid & CPR certification is required and must be maintained. VOAOHIN will provide certification if not already obtained

EOE

$44,000.00- $52,000.00 Starting Salary.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Bachelors Degree in behavioral science, education, or social services including 1-3 years of professional experience. Additionally, applicants must have a CDCA license. First Aid & CPR certification is required and must be maintained. VOAOHIN will provide certification if not already obtained

Key Responsibilities

The Counselor provides structured treatment and educational groups in residential or out-patient settings. They are also responsible for conducting individual counseling sessions and maintaining all necessary documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Group TherapyTreatment PlanningAOD ProgrammingCrisis Intervention

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$48k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 28% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

What does the Counseling market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in counselingranked against 428 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$52k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counseling listings in Ohio14 active428 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 28% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 17% offer loan repayment603 active listings, Nov 2026
New Counseling listings11 in the last 30 days25 the 30 days before (−56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Counseling pay trend−21.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (428 Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor- Columbus Veterans at Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 428 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Counselor Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

45 jobs · 33 employers
16
<$70k
14
$70k-85k
4
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

LifeStance Health · Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

$74k-$126k
#2

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Gotham Enterprises · Jackson, Wyoming

$115k-$120k
#3

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

$115k-$120k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

$74k-$117k
+ 43 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 428 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana logo

About Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana

Civic and Social Organizations
Columbus, Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403b with company match

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k≈ 5.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (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.