Counselor- Columbus Veterans
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.
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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in counseling | ranked against 428 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$52k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counseling listings in Ohio | 14 active | 428 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 28% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 17% offer loan repayment603 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Counseling listings | 11 in the last 30 days | 25 the 30 days before (−56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Counseling pay trend | −21.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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.
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