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Mount Vernon, Ohio

Contract Clinical Therapist - Outpatient

Counselor / TherapistContract

Listed compensation

$35-$50/hr

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Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Knox County - Mount Vernon, OH
  • Position Type: Contractor
  • Education Level: 4 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: $35.00 - $50.00Hourly
  • Job Category: Professional Services, Who We Are: Since 1946, we’ve been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical and emotional health of children and families, where the needs of each child are individually assessed and dynamic treatment plans are specifically designed to properly transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Our services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout our locations in central and northeast Ohio and West Virginia. Working at The Village Network: The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care: Come be a part of the mission and a member of a team that has a passion for what they do and the people they serve. Excellent safety record and training program. The Village Network utilizes Collaborative Problem Solving along with The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to addresses the individual needs of youth and their families.. Advancement Opportunities: The village network is a growing organization and we aim to offer and promote from within. Summary, Job Description, and Qualifications:
  • Job Title: Contract Clinical Therapist - Outpatient
  • Reports To: Clinical Director or Clinical Supervisor Direct Reports: None Contracted Rate: $35/hour for individual session, $45/hour for group session with LSW, LPC; $50 per hour for all sessions with LPCC, LISW

Summary

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide clinical support that aligns with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values. Essential Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities: Provide behavioral health services.

This includes assessing a client’s therapeutic needs/strengths and establishing a therapeutic relationship while utilizing interventions that will enhance his overall functioning.

Ability to meet agency standards and productivity by completing appropriate documentation and paperwork including, but not limited to assessments, progress notes, reports and Individual Service Plans.

Serve as a contact point for families, agencies, and court, engaging in correspondence and communicating information within the confines of The Village Network’s confidentiality policies and procedures relative to clients’ performances. Attend staff meetings, court hearings, etc. based on needs of clients.

Clinical lead for cases by designing, writing, and coordinating individual treatment plans for each client.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, reading/analyzing materials and reports from outside organizations, discussing with staff the progress of the client, revision of plans in order to ensure the best possible care, monitoring compliance with the plans, participate in team meetings, and attending group meetings to discuss treatment.

Strives to meet the Goals & Objectives from TVN’s Strategic Plan. Implements TVN’s clinical models (TIC, NMT & CPS) with fidelity.

Assures the use of high risk interventions (restraints) are kept to a minimum through the Implementation The Six Core Strategies to Creating Violence Free and Coercion Free Treatment Environments. Ability to work with culturally diverse populations/families. Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR). Bachelors or Masters’ Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field. LSW or LPC required; Independent licensure and two years previous experience desired.

Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance. Willingness to travel for various reasons, mainly during the day but occasionally overnight.

Ability to visit clients’ homes (may or may not be handicapped accessible). Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong teamwork and organization/time management skills.

Physical Demands: Ability to comply with The Village Network requirements for using restraints including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training. Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time. Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.

Must be able to remain alert to problems, needs or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment for the clients. Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels or personnel, internal and external to the company.

Check out our website to learn more about The Village Network thevillagenetwork.org and visit the Careers page to explore additional opportunities and check out our benefits brochure.

Key Responsibilities

Provide outpatient behavioral health services, assess clients’ needs and strengths, establish therapeutic relationships, and develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans. Maintain clinical documentation, communicate with families and partner agencies, participate in meetings and court hearings as needed, and implement the organization’s clinical models and safety strategies.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field and an LSW or LPC license are required; independent licensure and two years of experience are desired. Candidates must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and an insurable driving record, be willing to travel and visit clients’ homes, and have strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentTreatment PlanningIndividual and Group TherapyClient and Family CommunicationCase CoordinationCulturally Responsive CareTrauma-Informed CareElectronic Health RecordsMicrosoft WordOrganization and Time Management

Counselor Career Context

Confidential Employer ranks #12 of 20 employers hiring contract/1099 Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$95k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Ohio401 active7,892 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 32% remote · 26% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedOhio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment611 active listings, Oct 2026
Confidential Employer#12 of 20 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Living in Mount Vernon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,323/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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