Art Therapist (LSW/LPC)
Listed compensation
$47k-$59k
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: TBR Grove City - Grove City, OH
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $47153.00 - $59000.00Salary
- Travel Percentage: Up to 10%, The Buckeye Ranch is currently seeking an Art Therapist to join our Residential Treatment Program. The Art Therapist provides direct clinical services on an individual and group basis to mental health and drug and alcohol clients Learn about The Buckeye Ranch: For decades, The Buckeye Ranch has been restoring hope and providing healing for children, youth, and families in Central Ohio. Our continuum of care addresses every stage and aspect of what children may be experiencing after traumas caused by mental illness, abuse, or neglect. With help from The Buckeye Ranch, they’re empowered to overcome obstacles, tap into their resilience, and move forward toward healthy, fulfilling lives
- Schedule: Full-time
Salaried Tuesday - Saturday (9am - 5pm) What you’ll do: Identifies indicators of age-appropriate development in all domains for children of varying ages.
Applies knowledge in all aspects of work: screening, care planning, client care, etc. Identifies strengths and functioning of both client and family for utilization in treatment. Assesses behavioral examples, including frequency, duration, severity, and environmental impacts.
Identifies history of trauma, adversity and/or toxic stress that influence presenting problem(s), functioning, and family interaction styles. Identifies cultural factors that influence strengths, functioning, and family interaction styles.
Identifies concrete strengths and functioning of both client and family for utilization in treatment. Develops collaborative relationships with providers of services tailored to the needs of culturally diverse healthcare consumers and family members.
Understanding special issues regarding gender identity/crisis, substance use, mental health conditions, and other needs typically presented by the service population Effectively facilitates youth clients, with or without family members, through active engagement utilizing strength-based language in interactions.
Understanding the definitions of human trafficking (both labor and sex trafficking) and sexual exploitation and identifying potential victims Uses trauma focused interventions to engage clients. Our benefits: Benefit effective date: First of the month following 30 days of employment.
Wonderful medical, dental, and vision insurance. Paid Time Off (Three weeks within the first year) Daily Pay Partners – Don’t wait for payday, get paid daily!
Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Short Term Disability 401K + Employer Contribution Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Program Qualifications: Who you are: You have a bachelor’s degree in social work, or a related field.
You have at least one year of previous behavioral health work experience. You have previous work experience as a Therapist, Social Worker, Counselor, or Clinician. You have an active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT license. You preferably have previous experience working with youth in trauma or crisis situations.
You have a valid driver's license and active car insurance.
Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non-disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.
The Buckeye Ranch is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment drug screen, references, FBI/BCI background check, ARCS registries check, and SACWIS database checks.
At this time, The Buckeye Ranch is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. #TBR001
Key Responsibilities
The Art Therapist provides direct clinical services on an individual and group basis to mental health and substance abuse clients within a residential treatment program. They are responsible for assessing client needs, developing care plans, and utilizing trauma-focused interventions to support youth and families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and possess an active Ohio LSW, LPC, or MFT license. At least one year of previous behavioral health experience and a valid driver's license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $57k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% are remote, 14% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $47k–$59k | Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $57k (middle half $56k–$63k)28 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$57k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings in Ohio | 602 active | 13,347 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% remote · 14% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Ohio Counselor listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $4k) · 17% offer loan repayment602 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,568 in the last 30 days | 1,507 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Art Therapist (LSW/LPC) at Buckeye Ranch a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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