Therapist I
Listed compensation
$38k–$61k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join BrightView LLC as a Therapist I – Addiction Counseling in Akron, Ohio, United States. Are you a dedicated and experienced Counselor with a passion for assisting individuals on their journey towards recovery? We're looking for a proactive and compassionate Counselor to contribute to our treatment team.
Benefits & Compensation
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Immediately vested and eligible in 401k program with employer match
- Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities
- Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability and accident insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year in related field
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
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Key Responsibilities
The therapist will plan and conduct group therapy sessions, perform patient intake assessments, and provide crisis intervention. They are also responsible for treatment planning, progress monitoring, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree and possess active clinical licensure consistent with state requirements. A minimum of two years of experience in a relevant field is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 20% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$50k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $53k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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