Community Based Therapist
Compensation
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Community-Based/Day Program Therapist
- A Great Opportunity
- Full Time
- Experience with IDD/Developmental Disabilities
At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, the aging population, those with developmental disabilities and those suffering from extreme trauma.
Our clients are supported by a team of mental health counselors, social workers, certified nurse practitioners, case managers and psychiatrists to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve!
Responsibilities May Include
- Performing comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
- Providing patient visits as scheduled.
- Ensuring treatment plans are up to date for each client.
- Completing comprehensive and succinct progress notes.
- Communicating and following up as needed regarding the client's status.
- Working collaboratively with those providing case management and/or psychiatric services.
Requirements for This Position Include
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field with one year of therapy experience or a Master's degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling.
- Social Work/Professional Counseling License or equivalent: LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S, LMFT, LIMFT, LIMFT-S
- Experience in therapy and counseling is preferred.
- Experience within a home setting is preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
What ViaQuest Can Offer You
- Comprehensive training.
- Free continuing education hours for maintaining licensure.
- Supervision hours from an LISW-S or LPCC-S.
- Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid-time off.
- Premium holiday pay.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations.
About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions
To learn more about ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions please visit http://www.viaquestinc.com/core-services/behavioral-mental-health/
From Our Employees To You http://careers.viaquestinc.com/viaquest-culture-of-choice/
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Do You Have Questions?
Email us at Careers@ViaQuestInc.com
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will perform comprehensive diagnostic assessments and maintain up-to-date treatment plans for clients. They will also provide scheduled patient visits and collaborate with case management and psychiatric teams to ensure quality care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Social Work with one year of experience or a Master's degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling. A valid driver's license and appropriate state licensure (LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, etc.) are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Via Quest ranks #15 of 23 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 24% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Akron
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $149k
- Typical market rent
- $1,167/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 93.4
- 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 · Akron, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.