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Unison Health
Toledo, Ohio

Clinical Therapist - Adult Outpatient

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55K - $78K

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Job Description

Why Join Unison Health?

Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.

Compensation & Benefits

  • LSW/LPC - $55,000.00 to $68,000.00 annually.
  • LISW/LPCC - $65,000.00 to $78,000.00 annually.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
  • Medical with federal minimum deductibles
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement planning and employer contribution
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Position Summary

This position entails the provision of direct therapeutic services to assigned adult clients experiencing mental health, behavioral health, and adjustment difficulties within an outpatient setting under the supervision of an independently licensed clinician. Services may be provided through individual, group, and family therapy, as well as through the diagnostic assessment process.

This position also requires effective linkage, referral, care coordination, and advocacy skills to assist clients in accessing appropriate community resources and supports. The position focuses on promoting recovery, improving daily functioning, and supporting clients in achieving their individualized treatment goals while maintaining stability within the community.

Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights

  • Provides diagnostic service via face-to-face contact with clients under the supervision of a licensed independent clinician or via telehealth under the supervision of a licensed independent clinician.
  • Provides treatment planning and counseling services to an assigned caseload of clients in accordance with state mandates, established agency and program policies, procedures, and philosophy.
  • Documents all services provided and maintains records utilizing the electronic record in accordance with agency policy/procedure.
  • Travel is required, as services are provided in the youth's home and/or community setting.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • an LSW/LPC/LISW/LPCC Required.
  • Experience with Youth and Families.
  • Experience diagnosing youth.
  • Availability/ Willingness to work some/most evenings.
  • 24/7 on call rotation schedule.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness, individual, group counseling skills, assessment skills, and crisis intervention skills.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.
  • Must demonstrate a positive attitude, commitment to provide superior service, and enthusiastic support for the mission of the agency.
  • Must demonstrate personal integrity, the ability to develop and work as part of a team, and a commitment to the mission of the agency.
  • Must be able to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and at times hostile individuals.
  • Must be able to drive and be insured under the agency’s commercial liability policy as a driver if hired in a program where driving is required.

Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides direct therapeutic services including diagnostic assessments, individual, group, and family therapy to adult clients. They are also responsible for treatment planning, care coordination, and maintaining accurate electronic health records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC license and demonstrate experience working with youth and families. The role requires the ability to work evenings, participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation, and travel to community settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual therapyGroup therapyMental health counselingDocumentationData analysisTeamworkCommunication skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 28% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $72k 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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401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
27%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 4.5
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Toledo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$143k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,128/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
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 · Toledo, OH 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 Unison Health

Mental Health Care
Toledo, Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
Medical with federal minimum deductibles
Dental and vision coverage
Retirement planning and employer contribution