Counselor/ Therapist (LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW)
Listed compensation
$25-$29/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Position Summary
ReNew U Therapy & Wellness is seeking a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) to provide individual counseling to clients with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders at our main office and via telehealth.
About ReNew U Therapy & Wellness
ReNew U Therapy & Wellness is an outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment provider located in Youngstown, Ohio, with telehealth services available statewide. Services include Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT/MOUD), Spravato, individual counseling, case management, and peer recovery support.
ReNew U is an approved site for HRSA’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP). If you’re carrying student debt and want to do work that matters in addiction treatment and recovery, this could change your finances. Eligible team members can apply for up to $250,000 in federal loan repayment. Ask us about it during your interview, and we’ll walk you through how it works!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Individual Counseling
- Provide individual counseling to clients with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders, in person and via telehealth.
- Complete diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients.
- Use evidence-based approaches appropriate to each client's needs and stage of change.
- Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as needed.
Collaborate with prescribers, case managers, peer recovery supporters, and other members of the treatment team.
General
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with agency, accreditation, and payer standards.
- Participate in clinical supervision, treatment team meetings, and required trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Current, unrestricted Ohio license as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Experience providing counseling and/or case management to adults with mental health, substance use, or co-occurring disorders
- Valid Ohio driver's license, reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record
- Ability to work independently in the community and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic health records
- Preferred
- Experience facilitating SUD or MH groups
- Knowledge of Mahoning County community resources
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay: $25 - $29 per hour
- Schedule: Monday - Friday office hours
- Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, PTO, Sick time, Mental Heath days, Generous paid vacation schedule
- STAR LRP Student Loan Forgiveness Program Site - Up to $250k in student loan forgiveness
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual counseling to clients with mental health and substance use disorders in both in-person and telehealth settings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $61k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$60k | Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $55k (middle half $51k–$63k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$61k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings in Ohio | 604 active | 13,480 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $250k loan repayment | Ohio Counselor listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 17% offer loan repayment604 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,622 in the last 30 days | 1,553 the 30 days before (+69%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor/ Therapist (LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW) at Renew U Therapy and Wellness a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
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- No weekends
- Hybrid
- Remote