Community Based Mental Health Therapist
Listed compensation
$52k-$60k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
- Community Based/Day Program Therapist
- A Great Opportunity
- Full-Time
- $52k-$60k annual salary
- IDD experience a plus
LSW/LPC/LMFT
At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, the aging population, those with developmental disabilities and those suffering from extreme trauma.
Our clients are supported by a team of mental health counselors, social workers, certified nurse practitioners, case managers and psychiatrists to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve!
Responsibilities May Include
- Performing comprehensive diagnostic assessments.
- Providing patient visits as scheduled.
- Ensuring treatment plans are up to date for each client.
- Completing comprehensive and succinct progress notes.
- Communicating and following up as needed regarding the client's status.
- Working collaboratively with those providing case management and/or psychiatric services.
Requirements for This Position Include
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field with one year of therapy experience or a Master's degree in Social Work or Professional Counseling.
- Social Work/Professional Counseling License or equivalent: LSW, LISW, LISW-S, LPC, LPCC, LPCC-S, LMFT.
- Experience in therapy and counseling is preferred.
- Experience within a home setting is preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
What ViaQuest Can Offer You
- Comprehensive training.
- Free continuing education hours for maintaining licensure.
- Supervision hours from an LISW-S or LPCC-S.
- Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid-time off.
- Premium holiday pay.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Monthly incentive program for exceeding productivity expectations
About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions
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Key Responsibilities
The therapist will perform comprehensive diagnostic assessments and maintain up-to-date treatment plans for clients. They are also responsible for completing progress notes and collaborating with case management and psychiatric teams.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and possess a valid professional license such as LSW, LPC, or LMFT. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required for travel within the service area.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Via Quest ranks #15 of 18 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 20% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $52k–$60k | Mental Health Therapy median $58k (middle half $50k–$65k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$60k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in Ohio | 405 active | 7,927 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 20% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Counselor listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 17% offer loan repayment616 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Via Quest | #15 of 18 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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Benefits & Perks
Living in Zanesville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $230k≈ 4.4× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,075/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.