Adult Outpatient Counselor

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$69k

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Job Description

  • Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. – Ashland, OH
  • Dependent License: $50,000 – $68,000 annually (based on education and experience)
  • Independent License: $56,000 – $73,000 annually (based on education and experience)
  • Flexible scheduling | Monthly bonus opportunities | PSLF eligible | PTO (32+ days/ annually)

Make a real impact—without burning out.

At Appleseed, we walk alongside individuals and families as they work toward healthier, more stable lives. As part of our Adult Services team, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful clinical work while being supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

We’re looking for a compassionate, driven clinician who thrives in a flexible environment and is passionate about helping families navigate complex challenges and create lasting change.

  • Why you’ll love working at Appleseed
  • Supportive team environment with accessible leadership
  • Integrated care model with collaboration across programs
  • Flexibility to help support work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Meaningful work that directly impacts your community
  • What you’ll do
  • Complete diagnostic assessments and ongoing clinical evaluations

Develop and Implement Person-centered Treatment Plans

  • Provide individual therapy and support using evidence-based approaches such as motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and family systems
  • Deliver crisis intervention services (in-person and by phone during office hours)
  • Coordinate care with internal teams and external providers
  • Advocate for clients and support access to needed services
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with agency standards
  • Participate in team meetings to support a collaborative care approach
  • What we’re looking for
  • Experience working with adults, families, and/or groups with behavioral health needs
  • Knowledge of mental health diagnoses and DSM-5/ICD-10

Experience with or Understanding Of

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Family Systems approaches
  • Strong commitment to client rights and ethical practice

Requirements

  • Master’s degree with LSW or LPC licensure
  • Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and active auto insurance
  • Ability to travel locally as needed
  • Successful completion of background check, driving record check, and drug screening

Preferred

Master’s degree with LISW or LPCC licensure

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary + monthly bonus opportunities (high-performing staff can earn $1,000+ per month in bonuses)
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (32+ Days/ Annually)

  • Minimum 2 weeks vacation
  • 6 self-care days
  • 8 sick days
  • 8 paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program & wellness app
  • Continuing education & professional development funds
  • In-house pharmacy access
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
  • Annual performance-based pay increases
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
  • Join a team that values both the work—and the people doing it.

Appleseed Community Mental Health Center, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We are a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct diagnostic assessments, develop person-centered treatment plans, and provide individual therapy using evidence-based practices. They are also responsible for delivering crisis intervention services and coordinating care with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningCare coordinationMental health diagnosisClient advocacy

Counselor Career Context

In Ohio, the Mental Health Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$78k (33 salary observations; 171 listings), vs ~$79k nationally (576 salary observations; 2,505 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$60k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Mental Health Counseling market look like in Ohio?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Ohio vs national$78k median in Ohio$79k nationally (−1%)33 state / 576 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$64k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Counseling listings in Ohio49 active810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentOhio counselor listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment618 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Counseling listings354 in the last 30 days213 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Counseling pay trend−17.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Appleseed Community Mental Health Center#13 of 15 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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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 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 781 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Appleseed Community Mental Health Center

Mental Health Care
Ashland, Ohio
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
32+ days PTO annually
6 self-care days
8 sick days
8 paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program & wellness app
Continuing education & professional development funds

Living in Ashland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$248k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$960/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.