Crisis Stabilization Therapist (LSW, LPC)

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Columbus, OH 43215Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesStabilization Therapist, LSW/LPC Pay: $61,000 Sign-on Bonus: $2500 This is a community-based position. Working at NYAP: Generous Time off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays, Half Day Friday’s 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 Stabilization Therapists with National Youth Advocate Program work in the community providing services that make meaningful impacts for youth and their families'. This position works with high- acuity/ needs youth with the focus of stabilization. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community. Responsibilities

  • Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, intervention and other evidence based clinical services as required.
  • Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinates and monitors clinical services for the youth and family in the community, including mental health, special educational services, medication management, and psychological services.
  • Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans.
  • Establishes and maintains strong relationship with foster parents and families of origin.
  • Assists in family reunification and 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.
  • Flexible availability, including weekends and scheduled on-call rotation. Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
  • A valid professional license (LSW, LPC) as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
  • Experience working with youth and foster care, required.
  • Must have flexible availability including evenings.
  • Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. 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

Stabilization Therapists provide individual, group, and family mental health services in the community, focusing on high-acuity youth and their families to achieve safe and successful community living. Responsibilities include coordinating clinical services, modifying youth-based plans, and assisting in family reunification efforts.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and hold a valid professional license such as LSW or LPC, along with required experience working with youth and foster care. The role demands flexible availability, including evenings and weekends, and reliable personal transportation for daily community travel.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis StabilizationIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyClinical CoordinationCase Plan ModificationDesktop ComputingSmartphone Use

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 16% have no call, 62% 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).

National Youth Advocate Program ranks #9 of 12 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

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401k / retirement match
84% this job
CME allowance
61% this job
Loan repayment
39% this job
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.7this job 4.2
Better work-life than 20% of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings

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

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$263k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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 National Youth Advocate Program

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

Benefits & Perks

22 days paid time off
11 paid holidays
Half day Fridays during summer
Comprehensive healthcare packages
Paid parental leave
CEUs and ongoing training
Student loan repayment program
Supervision hours