Functional Family Therapist: Cincinnati, OH (LSW or LPC)

Counselor 8.4 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60K - $64K

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sharonville, OH 45241Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesFunctional Family Therapist: Cincinnati, OH (LSW or LPC) Compensation: $60,000-$64,000/year (based on experience) Are you interested in becoming certified in an evidence-based family therapy model while serving the community and working as part of a team that supports one another?

National Youth Advocate Program has an exciting opportunity for you as a Therapist providing Functional Family Therapy (FFT). FFT is an evidence-based and strengths-focused family therapy model designed for at-risk youth and their families.

Services are short-term and have been scientifically proven to help youth and families overcome challenges such as behavioral issues, substance abuse, delinquency, and conduct disorder. You will work in the community as part of our Intensive In-Home Services team.

You will deliver Evidence-Based Mental Health Services to adolescents, youth and children, as well as their families. Working at NYAP: Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s during the summer!

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

Responsibilities

Immersed in the FFT model only, you will deliver Evidence-Based Mental Health Services to adolescents, youth and children, as well as their families.

Managing a small caseload, you will travel daily to provide to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. Regularly reviews and modifies treatment plans to assure consistent progress and success of plan goals.

Must be willing to participate in training and consultation to obtain Functional Family Therapy (FFT) certification. Must be willing to comply with specific, daily documentation and assessment requirements.

Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan. Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served.

Minimum

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. LSW or LPC required (LISW or LPCC preferred). Experience in providing both individual and family therapy. Experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.

Daily travel required; willingness to meet clients on a flexible schedule during non-traditional hours if needed. Must be comfortable providing services in the community and in client homes. Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned.

Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs. Driving and Vehicle

Requirements

Valid driver’s license Reliable personal transportation Good driving record Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability Apply Today! nyap.org Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will deliver Evidence-Based Mental Health Services immersed in the Functional Family Therapy (FFT) model to adolescents, youth, children, and their families while managing a small caseload and traveling daily to client locations. Responsibilities include regularly reviewing and modifying treatment plans, participating in FFT certification training, and ensuring compliance with documentation requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field, along with an LSW or LPC license (LISW or LPCC preferred), and experience in both individual and family therapy. A valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and willingness to meet clients during non-traditional hours are mandatory.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Adolescent TherapyCaseload ManagementTreatment PlanningDesktop ProficiencySmartphone Proficiency

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Functional Family Therapist: Cincinnati, OH (LSW or LPC) at NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — ranked against 503 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 9 employers

401k / retirement match
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
69%
Loan repayment
31% this job
CME allowance
31% this job
PSLF eligible
15%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 8.4
Better work-life than 80% of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sharonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k≈ 4.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,328/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
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 · 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.

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About National Youth Advocate Program

Individual and Family Services
Columbus, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

22 Days PTO
11 Paid Holidays
Half Day Fridays in Summer
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Parental Leave
CEUs