Office Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60.5K - $63K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Zanesville, OH 43701Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesHybrid (Office/Community) Therapist (LSW or LPC) Compensation: $60,511-$63,000 + Productivity Bonus! $2500 Sign on Bonus!

Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program work as part of an integral service team. In this role, you will deliver Mental and Behavioral Health Services to adolescents, youth, adults, families, and foster parents who have been identified by public and private referrals and outside agencies.

Referral sources may include County and non-County Agencies, self-referrals, schools, and healthcare providers. In this role, you will provide services in both community and an office setting.

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, you will work closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing counseling or therapy, advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Working at NYAP: Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Fridays during the summer!

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare packages for you and your family; Paid Parental leave Professional Growth: CEU’s, ongoing training/education, student loan repayment program, and supervision hours And So Much More: 401K and 401K Matching flexible hours, mileage reimbursement, phone allowance

Responsibilities

Provides individual, group, and family mental health therapy, case management, transportation, and other professional services to clients served Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.

Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals. Establishes and maintains strong relationship with adolescents, youth and children as well as assigned foster parents and families of origin.

Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangement consistent with the youth’s case plan. Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served Minimum

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. LSW or LPC required Experience in providing both individual and family therapy preferred Experience working in direct service with youth and families preferred. Experience with TF-CBT preferred You have good computer and technology skills Must be willing to accept other job duties as assigned An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Driving and Vehicle

Requirements

Valid driver’s license Reliable personal transportation Good driving record Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability Apply today! nyap.org Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

Qualifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Therapists will deliver mental and behavioral health services to adolescents, youth, adults, families, and foster parents through individual, group, and family therapy, case management, and professional services. Responsibilities include coordinating and monitoring services, modifying client-based plans, assisting with family stabilization, and providing safety assessments and crisis response.

Requirements

A Master’s Degree in Social Work or a comparable Human Services field is required, along with an LSW or LPC license. Experience in providing individual and family therapy and working directly with youth and families is preferred, as is experience with TF-CBT.

Key Skills

CoordinationPlan Modification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Office Based Therapist (LSW or LPC) at NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — ranked against 503 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $67k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 7.8
Better work-life than 70% of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 503 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Zanesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$233k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,026/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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.

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

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About National Youth Advocate Program

Individual and Family Services
Columbus, Ohio
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching
CEU Allowance
Student Loan Repayment
Sign-On Bonus