Clinical Counselor
Listed compensation
$58k-$67k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Clinical Counselor
We are offering a $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for this position in our Clinical Program (paid half on first paycheck, half after 90 days; must work a full-year to avoid repayment of the bonus). *Multiple Openings
At Emerge, our values guide how we live, lead, and serve. Rooted in faith and renewal, they reflect our mission to restore lives through hope, integrity, and purpose.
- We Serve: We put others first, leading with humility, empathy, and a willing spirit.
- We Own: We take responsibility for our actions and choices, demonstrating integrity through accountability.
- We Believe: We offer grace and restoration, believing in second chances and the power of forgiveness.
- We Excel: We always grow and improve, pursuing continuous learning and a hunger for quality.
- We Rise: We grow through challenges, remaining flexible, creative, and steadfast through adversity.
If these resonate with you, we would love to connect to discuss opportunities at Emerge further!
Principal Responsibilities
Provide ethical and clinically-sound integration of psychological expertise with faith-based integration for holistic healing and growth.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the faith-based recovery pathway.
- Plan, oversee, facilitate, and document client treatment.
- Facilitate or Co-facilitate assigned individual, group, or family sessions as needed.
- Conduct initial and follow-up assessments.
- Develop individual treatment plans for each assigned client.
- Conduct ongoing evaluations of client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Provide case management services, including coordinating care with external service providers.
- Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents are completed timely and accurately.
- Evaluate patient needs and determine if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed.
- Consult with other professionals when indicated.
- Provide crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques.
Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures, including compliance with all behavioral, ethical, and client boundary expectations.
- Maintain client records according to the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Maintain organization, Ohio MHAS, and CARF required training.
Maintain license or registration appropriate to profession and appropriate to job requirement, including appropriate amount of continuing education at all times of employment.
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits and Pay
Full-Time staff at ERTI have access to the following benefits:
We are offering a $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for this position (paid half on first paycheck, half after 90 days; must work a full-year to avoid repayment of the bonus)
- Up to $600 Bonus for running a weekend group on a voluntary basis
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage – Effective first day of employment
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Paid by Employer
- Life Insurance for Employee in the amount of $25,000 paid by Employer
- 401K – Eligible after 3 months. 4% match with 100% vested at eligibility
- 3 weeks paid vacation, which accrues per pay period
- Paid Parental Leave
- HSA Contribution Match
- 9 Paid Holidays and a Floating Holiday per year
- Pet Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance Options
- On-Site Weight Room
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Experience in working with Microsoft Office products, including email.
Experience with using and navigating Electronic Health Records and other industry related types of applications.
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Demonstrated competency in faith-based integration in clinical services.
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDCII); Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDCIII), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred.
Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Counselor provides faith-based clinical services, including individual, group, and family therapy, while managing client treatment plans and documentation. They also coordinate care with external providers, conduct assessments, and provide crisis intervention to ensure holistic patient recovery.
Requirements
Candidates should have experience with Electronic Health Records and Microsoft Office, along with CPR/First Aid certification. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and professional licensure such as LCDCII, LCDCIII, LSW, or LPC is highly desired.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k 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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