Child and Adolescent Counselor/ Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$76k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers? Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff!

With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development.

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is a leader in providing behavioral health services to adults, adolescents, and children. We engage people in our community to achieve mental and emotional well-being through prevention, treatment, and advocacy.

With the merger of The LCADA Way and The Nord Center, at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery we have the opportunity to provide integrated behavioral health care with cutting edge treatments and interventions in a supportive environment.

We are looking for passionate, caring, and dedicated counselors and social workers to provide office-based and telehealth services to our clients.

Responsibilities include providing psychotherapy services to adults and/or children, psychosocial and diagnostic assessments, completing treatment plans, and providing individual and group counseling.

We value our team members and provide an excellent total rewards package of benefits and perks designed to be customizable to your specific needs.

Our Total Rewards Package – What We Offer

  • Inclusive Culture with a Team Atmosphere
  • Collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence
  • Company-Wide All Staff Events - have fun while Teambuilding
  • Wellness Programs and Activities
  • Up to 41 days off per year (32 days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays)
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Paid Jury Duty Time
  • Parental Leave
  • Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
  • PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
  • Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
  • Company funded Health Savings Account
  • Company-Sponsored FSA and DSA Tax Savings Accounts
  • 100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
  • 100% Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
  • 100% Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • 100% Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Added Value Benefits Including

  • Critical Illness Plans for Employee and Family
  • Accident Plans for Employee and Family
  • Identity Theft Plans for Employee and Family
  • Pet Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Plan
  • Whole and Term Voluntary Life Plans for Employee and Family
  • Voluntary AD&D Plans for Employee and Family
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Access to Personal Financial Advisor
  • Generous Team Member Referral Bonus Program
  • License and Certification Reimbursement
  • License Testing Fee Reimbursement
  • Annual Tuition Reimbursement
  • Travel Expense Reimbursement
  • On-Site Pharmacy
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Shift Differentials and On-Call Stipends
  • Stipend for Bilingual, Spanish-Speaking
  • Pay Range: $53,500 - $75,577.65 annual salary
  • Placement within the pay scale commensurate with experience and qualifications
  • Dependently Licensed w/ MA: $53,500 - $65,216.20
  • Independently Licensed: $62,000 - $75,577.65

Position Purpose and Objectives

The purpose of this position is to provide managed behavioral health care services for children, adolescents, and their families in a culturally diverse community.

The emphasis is on time-effective, time-intermittent psychotherapy, counseling and community psychiatric support & treatment with children, adolescents, and their families.

The position provides face-to-face screening, assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, community outreach and referral services in response to requests for assistance with mental health issues.

Essential Job Functions

Provide screening, assessment, crisis intervention and referral services in response to telephone requests for aid; make assessment of clients’ problems; provide information about community resources, refer clients to most appropriate resource.

Gather information through intake interviews; evaluate nature and degree of mental/emotional distress, substance use/abuse, health issues, and social/interpersonal problems; develop individual service plans with clients.

Conduct individual and group therapy, family therapy sessions, crisis intervention and community support services with children, adolescents, their families using various psychotherapeutic treatment modalities.

Coordinate treatment with other agencies, services and other programs within the agency.

Complete case notes on intake process, treatment plan and client’s progress in accordance with OI/OA guidelines.

Provide consultation and education service to community groups by assisting in program planning, giving educational talks and lectures, and by consulting on specific cases.

  • Maintain required productivity expectation.
  • Participate in clinical supervision and administrative meetings as required by the Clinical Services Coordinator and/supervisor.
  • React to change and stress productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
  • Maintain regular, predictable attendance and be available for evening counseling sessions.
  • Get along with others and work as a team.
  • Exhibit the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum requirements listed in this Position Announcement.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

In order to perform the essential functions of this job, after an orientation period, the employee must possess the following: a working knowledge of Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients’ rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues. Must exhibit sensitivity to different cultures.

Working Conditions

  • Time will be split between an office environment and community outreach.
  • The individual must be able to speak and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
  • Due to the amount of paperwork that is required, the individual must have excellent documentation skills.
  • The employee may be required to attend meetings at schools, other agencies in the community or in the homes of clients.
  • The employee will be responsible for transportation necessary for community outreach.
  • Must be able to drive, bend, stoop, walk, and lift and push minimal loads at various times.
  • A considerable amount of time may also be spent working on a computer so the employee should have close vision ability.
  • In addition, the individual must be able to operate basic office equipment.

Requirements/Qualifications

A master’s degree in a mental health related field with any of the following licenses is required: LSW or LPC; LISW, LPCC is preferred.

In addition experience in assessment, crisis intervention, conducting long and short-term therapy with children and adolescents, or other experience in the treatment of mental health/chemical abuse is preferred.

  • Fluency in speaking Spanish preferred.
  • Must have strong oral and written skills.
  • Basic computer skills required, including familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office.
  • Must be highly skilled at behavioral health screening/assessment and counseling in children, adolescents with mental health needs and their families, making appropriate referral, and working effectively under pressure.
  • Must have favorable references and/or evaluations.

Key Responsibilities

Provide managed behavioral health care services, including screening, assessment, and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and their families. Responsibilities include developing individual service plans, conducting group and family therapy, and coordinating care with community agencies.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual CounselingTreatment PlanningCase ManagementCultural SensitivitySpanish FluencyClinical Documentation

Counseling Psychology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 34% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
48% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
31%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.5
Better work-life than 20% of Counseling Psychology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 81 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lorain

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$160k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,133/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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.

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

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About Riveon Mental Health and Recovery

Non-profit Organizations
Lorain, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to 41 days off per year (32 days PTO + 9 paid holidays)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Jury Duty Time
Parental Leave
Company Supported Continuing Education & Certification
PPO & HDHP Health Plan Options
Flexible Dental & Vision Plan Options
Company Funded Health Savings Account