Adult Outpatient Counselor
Listed compensation
$50k-$69k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio vs national | $78k median in Ohio | $79k nationally (−1%)33 state / 576 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$64k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Counseling listings in Ohio | 49 active | 810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 38% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Ohio counselor listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment618 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Counseling listings | 354 in the last 30 days | 213 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 pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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