Mental Health Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$31/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Dayton, OH 45410Salary Range: $26.00 - $31.00 HourlyMental Health Therapist Our Dayton (Montgomery County) team is seeking an engaging, passionate, and experienced Therapist to provide individual, group and family counseling in the office, and/or community. We are committed to supporting and protecting youth and families while strengthening the communities they serve. Working at Lighthouse is joining a diverse team of individuals all driven by our Mission, Vision and Values. Competitive pay based on licensure/education Starting pay: $26.00 and up Essential Functions:

  • Provides initial and ongoing clinical diagnostic assessment of client’s needs and documents level of care on a regular basis.
  • Works with multidisciplinary teams to develop and maintain treatment plans.
  • Provides individual and group psychotherapy services to clients and families in to stabilize symptoms of a mental health disorder.
  • Documents services with basic understanding of compliance and billing for regulatory bodies.
  • Provides crisis intervention when needed.
  • Provides covered services that fall within their scope of practices.
  • Initiates services within the expected timeframe as set by agency standards.
  • Completes progress notes and service documentation per agency standards.
  • Meets agency monthly utilization requirements. Qualifications:
  • Professional licensure in State of Ohio as a Counselor, or Social Worker
  • Masters in Counseling or Social Work Preferred
  • One year of professional social service experience preferred
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn and apply trauma-informed care principles Why Work with Lighthouse Youth & Family Services: Rewarding career - Make a difference in the lives of youth! Work for a diverse, seasoned, and well-respected agency with engaged leadership team Ability to work remotely for some roles. Competitive salary Generous Paid Time Off (23 days prorated based on hire date) Medical, dental, vision, including company paid life and long-term disability insurance. 401k Retirement Plan including company match (up to 6%) Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Payment Reimbursement ($5,250 per year) Department of Education’s Loan Forgiveness Program YMCA Discounts, Cell Phone Discounts, Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program Engaging Wellness Program Paid Employee Leave Options (Parental, Bereavement, Jury Duty) Flexible work schedules to meet with clients in morning and/or evening hours for best service delivery. Licensure renewal reimbursement Ability to obtain internal supervision towards increased licensure. Paid training and professional development opportunities. Paid assistance with obtaining Trauma-Informed Care Certification. Referral Bonus Program Lighthouse Swag Store Join a winning organization with a great culture and work environment and have a rewarding career that impacts the lives of youth and families! Find all open positions at lys.org Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual, group, and family counseling to stabilize mental health symptoms for youth and families. Conduct clinical diagnostic assessments, develop treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams, and manage crisis interventions.

Requirements

Requires professional licensure in the State of Ohio as a Counselor or Social Worker. A Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and one year of professional social service experience are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual CounselingTreatment PlanningCase DocumentationMental Health Stabilization

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
53%
CME allowance
47%
Loan repayment
30% this job
PSLF eligible
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lighthouse Youth & Family Services

Mental Health Care
Cincinnati, OH
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (23 days prorated)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match (up to 6%)
Tuition Reimbursement