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Ohio Guidestone
Lancaster, Ohio

Licensed Therapist – Fairfield County

CounselorFull-Time

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Job Description

Your story. Our mission. A perfect match.

You have a place at OhioGuidestone, the state's leader in behavioral health! OhioGuidestone is the state’s leader in community behavioral health care, serving around 26,000 Ohioans each year.

Job Summary

The Therapist works under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor/Manager and is responsible for providing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, therapy, counseling, and support services for a diverse caseload including adults, adolescents, and families. Services may be provided via telehealth, outpatient offices, and/or community-based settings.

Essential Functions

  • Provide individual, family and group counseling and psychotherapy to assigned caseload, which may include clients with severe and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders and/or may require specialty therapeutic services (e. g. IHBT, Maternal Depression, etc.) Crisis Assessments are required for this position.
  • Complete documented evidence-based Treatment Plan after the first encounter with client and documented review of Plan and progress toward therapy goal(s)/objective(s) in each progress note thereafter.
  • Develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship with client, family, and caregivers to provide them support as appropriate.
  • Respond to mental health emergencies in a culturally responsive manner to support clients in a framework and manner that acknowledges their unique and intersecting personal and cultural identities.
  • Identify appropriate interventions for clients in crisis, working effectively to access appropriate resources, and engaging community partners to develop an effective plan for supporting clients.
  • Provide Community Psychiatric Supports and Treatment (CPST), SUD Targeted Case Management and Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and/or minor case management functions if needed.
  • Serve as a liaison to coordinate, makes referrals, or arrange for appropriate community resources when needed, acts as an advocate for the client as needed.
  • Actively participate in all treatment conferences and meetings for the clients; maintain ongoing frequent contact with other assigned OhioGuidestone professionals or outside agency professionals assigned to case.
  • Accurately and promptly, document and maintain client and family interactions including, legal, financial, and clinical documentation within agency guidelines.
  • Attend and participate in regular supervision.
  • Maintain all required licenses.
  • Exhibit positivity, flexibility, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
  • Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

Education/Certification/Licensure

  • LSW or LCDC III, LPC, MFT license and related educational requirement:
  • Master’s Degree from relevant accredited program; or
  • Bachelor’s degree from relevant accredited program with 2 years’ experience in social work or counseling; or
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science or nursing.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
  • Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of emotional and mental dysfunctions.
  • Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, and cultures and their history and origins.
  • Effective interpersonal skills; ability to form relationships with diverse populations within diverse settings.
  • Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize, comfortable in fast-paced environment with multiple clients.
  • Proficient computer skills, including Electronic Health Records, Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.

Performance/Physical Requirements

  • Work environment can include an agency office, home-based or school-based setting, childcare facilities, or participant’s homes.
  • Able to provide services in an office, the community and/or client homes, which may include facilities with multiple levels.
  • Works flexible hours, which can include days, evenings, and weekends, as desired to meet the needs of clients and the OhioGuidestone and is available for crisis management by phone as needed.
  • Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record and valid insurance.
  • Ability to take and pass a physical exam and drug screen.
  • Employment is contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
  • Authorization to work legally in the United States.

Benefits

  • Stable non-profit organization with 160+ year track record!
  • Clear career ladder for development path in various roles
  • Opportunity to earn monthly $$$ bonus (select clinical/therapist and BHS roles only)
  • Competitive medical benefits including a low-premium medical plan option for employee or employee + children!
  • Free CEU trainings
  • 10 paid holidays (some are exchangeable)
  • Flexible work schedules to support work/life balance
  • Flexible work opportunities to support varying career paths, job roles, intern to hire, and locations
  • 401(k) with employer match option
  • Employment Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Recognition and rewards

*Funding sources may require OhioGuidestone to hire an advanced degree.

At Ohioguidestone, We Demonstrate Positive Leadership, Promote a Team-Based Work

Environment and a Culture of Belonging.

We Also Care About the Health and Safety of Our

  • EMPLOYEES. OHIOGUIDESTONE REQUIRES APPLICANTS TO COMPLETE A PRE-EMPLOYMENT
  • SCREENING PROCESS UPON RECEIPT OF AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT. WE REQUIRE AND COVER

The Cost of Fingerprint Background Screening, Physical, Tuberculosis Test, And

DRUG SCREEN AFTER AN EMPLOYMENT OFFER IS MADE. ANY EMPLOYMENT OFFER IS

Contingent UPON Receipt of All Satisfactory PRE-Employment Screenings.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, and counseling services to a diverse caseload of adults, adolescents, and families. They also act as a liaison to coordinate community resources and respond to mental health emergencies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a relevant Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with two years of experience in social work or counseling. A valid LSW, LCDC III, LPC, or MFT license is required along with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Crisis interventionMental health counselingSubstance use disorder treatmentCultural responsivenessTherapeutic relationship building

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 12% have no call, 72% 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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401k / retirement match
87% this job
CME allowance
51% this job
Loan repayment
44%
Sign-on bonus
28%
PSLF eligible
21% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,029 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lancaster

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$286k
Typical market rent
$1,245/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ohio Guidestone

Non-profit Organizations
Berea, Ohio
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Monthly bonus program
Competitive medical benefits
Free CEU trainings
Ten paid holidays
Flexible work schedules
401(k) with employer match
Employment Assistance Program
Mileage reimbursement