Licensed Clinical Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$84k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) offers a full continuum of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and medication‑assisted treatment. We take pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where individuals feel supported. Our team believes in every client’s ability to achieve recovery and rebuild meaningful, engaged lives in their communities.

Offering Hiring Bonus: $5,000

Position: Clinical Therapist (LCDC II/LCDC III/LSW/LPC/LICDC/LISW/LPCC)

Job Summary

Assisting individuals recovering from addiction or mental health challenges by providing specialized clinical services. This position reports to a Clinical Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides clinical services such as individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention services to Lighthouse clients within the scope of practice and as privileged by the supervisor.

Completes the crisis and safety plan, treatment plan, service notes, transition and discharge plan, forms, and miscellaneous job-related reports about a person served in the time frame required by the center, accreditation and certification bodies, respective professional licensing boards, and funding sources.

Maintains an accurate and complete clinical record for each client served under Quality Improvement and billing standards.

Assists in program development and planning as assigned.

Responds to requests for clinical information on clients served as allowed by law and applicable rules and regulations. Verbal and written communications of Protected Health Information (PHI) must comply with 42 CFR Part 2, mental health laws, and HIPAA. The Counselor shares only information within the scope of practice and professional licensing standards.

Keeps abreast of community resources, educates clients about those resources, and makes appropriate referrals as needed to meet client needs. Activates Case Management or CPST Services as medically necessary to help remove barriers to recovery (e. g., problems with finance/poverty, living arrangements/housing, occupation, skill-building/education, and support system).

Collaborates and coordinates with other service providers involved in client care in the community to promote integrated and holistic care.

Responds to community professionals in a timely manner, after contacting Lighthouse staff.

Promotes progressive pro-social interventions (e. g., client connectedness in the community, involvement in a safe and supportive environment, participation in activities where the client finds social acceptance), and positive reinforcement strategies.

Person-centered, strength-based, and culturally sensitive approach when promoting client engagement in the community.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent experience.
  • Active license (LCDC II/LCDC III/ LSW/LPC/LICDC/LISW/LPCC)
  • Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen.
  • Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Compensation Ranges

  • $50,000 – $57,500 LCDCII & LCDCIII
  • $60,000 – $67,500 Bachelors LSW
  • $65,000 – $72,500 LPC, Masters LSW, LICDC, & LICDC-CS
  • $70,000 – $80,000 LISW & LPCC
  • $75,000 – $83,500 LPCC-S & LISW-S

**Compensation is dependent on licensure and years of experience

Location: Marion, OH

Our benefits package includes paid time off (PTO and sick time), paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid continuing education with supervision, parental leave, and eligibility for loan forgiveness programs.

LBHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, and other clinical services to clients recovering from addiction or mental health challenges. Maintain accurate clinical records and plans, coordinate care with community providers, connect clients with resources, and support recovery through person-centered, strength-based interventions.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationDischarge PlanningCommunity ReferralsCare CoordinationAddiction CounselingMental Health CounselingPerson-Centered CareStrength-Based PracticeCulturally Sensitive Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Therapist at Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% 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
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.0
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  • No weekends

Living in Marion

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$174k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,211/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 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 Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions

Mental Health Care
Columbus, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid time off (PTO and sick time)
Paid holidays
Medical/dental/vision
401(k)
Life insurance
Paid continuing education with supervision
Parental leave
Eligibility for loan forgiveness programs