Licensed Counselor or Social Worker

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50K - $65K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Job Location: Hamilton, OH 45011
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 2 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year
  • Job Shift: Day

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a healthy and collaborative work environment where you can grow personally and professionally? JOIN OUR TEAM of dedicated professionals in fostering hope and transforming lives.

We are seeking a Licensed Counselor or Social Worker (LCDCII, LCDCIII, LSW, LPC, LICDC, LISW or LPCC) to provide behavioral health counseling to individuals, families and groups in a residential substance treatment facility setting.

This position is ideal for a dedicated professional who is passionate about working with those struggling with substance use disorders and believes in recovery utilizing an evidenced based multi-disciplinary team approach.

Compensation increases based on education, experience and licensure. Develop a career dedicated to connection, compassion, and community. Community Health Alliance is an employer that offers career opportunities with purpose.

At Community Health Alliance our employees are our greatest asset so we offer a full benefit program designed to support you and your family.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package: Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance Company paid Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Generous paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays Retirement plan with company match – up to 6% Career ladder – opportunities for professional growth Company paid life insurance Free Continuing Education CEUs Free Licensure supervision Paid license renewal On-the-job training Job Duties and Responsibilities: Provides individual, group and/or family therapy in a residential treatment setting Conducts comprehensive assessments, develops treatment plans and implements evidenced-based interventions Maintains accurate and timely documentation in compliance with regulatory and ethical standards Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, including medical, psychiatry, case management and peer recovery services Utilizes a trauma-informed person-centered and culturally competent approach to client care Facilitates group therapy utilizing evidence-based curricula Develop client-centered treatment plans based on the needs, strengths, abilities and preferences of the client Assists clients in crisis by evaluating and providing appropriate interventions Engages family and supportive others in treatment, transition and discharge planning processes Evaluates clients’ progress towards goals, utilizes motivational enhancement strategies and determines appropriate interventions/modalities based on the individualized needs of each client Promotes participation in self-help and recovery support groups Maintains strong clinical and ethical boundaries with clients

Qualifications

Must be licensed in the State of Ohio –LCDC II or LCDC III, LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC. Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, or a related Human Service Field or equivalency. Bachelor or Master’s Degree with LPC or LSW Licensure preferred.

Knowledge of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual) and ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) criteria. Knowledge of and experience in diagnostic assessments, cognitive behavioral therapeutic modalities and trauma-informed care.

Adopts a harm reduction philosophy and supports the utilization of medication-assisted treatments as a best practice. Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications, including Office Suite, Outlook and Teams. Adept at learning and navigating electronic health record systems.

Community Health Alliance is a leader providing the highest industry standards for health and human services. Our agencies of Sojourner Recovery Services and TLC offer a complete continuum of mental health and substance use treatment services.

We equip our clients with the resources, services, and tools they need to achieve their goals and reach their highest personal potential. Community Health Alliance is proud to play a key role in helping individuals achieve a brighter and healthier future.

Through innovation, integration, and collaboration of our agencies, the Community Health Alliance strengthens and empowers the individuals, families, and communities we serve. Community Health Alliance is a drug testing Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family behavioral health counseling within a residential substance treatment facility. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop evidence-based treatment plans while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

Must hold a valid Ohio license (LCDC II/III, LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC) and at least an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field. Knowledge of DSM and ASAM criteria and experience with trauma-informed care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyCrisis InterventionTreatment PlanningCognitive Behavioral TherapyElectronic Health Records

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Counselor or Social Worker at Community Health Alliance-Ohio a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work — ranked against 6,344 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 18% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in social workranked against 6,344 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$50k–$65kSocial Work median $64k (middle half $56k–$65k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$62k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Ohio193 active6,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 18% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio social worker listings (all specialties): 3% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment212 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,540 in the last 30 days1,334 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Social Work pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,344 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,344 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Health Alliance-Ohio

Mental Health Care
Hamilton, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Retirement plan with 6% match
Career ladder
Company-paid life insurance
Free CEUs
Free licensure supervision

Living in Hamilton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$285k≈ 5.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,438/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
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 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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