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Behavioral Health Clinician - IRP 2

CounselorPart-Time

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Job Description

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Job Title

Behavioral Health Clinician - IRP 2

Department: East | Talbot Hall Administration

Scope of Position

OSU Harding Hospital/East Hospital-Talbot Hall provides the most comprehensive behavioral healthcare services for adults, older adults, and adolescents in central Ohio. We offer more treatment options and a more experienced and diversified staff than any other psychiatric or behavioral healthcare provider in the area.

All of our outpatient, IOP, and Partial Hospitalization services include a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis from a qualified clinician and implementation of an individualized treatment plan.

We offer specialized evidence-based services for patients experiencing Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Psychosis, Trauma- and Stress-Related Disorders, and Sexual Dysfunction. We offer specialty programs in Women’s Behavioral Health, Addictions, Trauma, and Neurocognitive Disorders.

Talbot Hall provides the most comprehensive addiction services for adults in central Ohio, offering specialized evidence-based services for patients experiencing a Substance Use Disorder. We offer traumatic brain injury specific treatment, the latest Medicated Assisted Treatment for opiate and alcohol use disorders.

We offer Detox, Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization and many Outpatient and continuing care groups.

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Clinician IRP is a direct patient care position addressing all aspects of Substance Dependence Treatment. The majority of work tasks are complex, independent judgment and skills are required. Supervision is required for some decisions in the day-to-day decision making related to patient care.

The Behavioral Health Clinician IRP is responsible for facilitation of the patient's care in all levels of care. The position is responsible for implementation of the treatment plan. The position requires special knowledge, skills, and competencies relating to chemical dependency education, treatment, and rehabilitation.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work or Counseling or education accepted by the State of Ohio for licensure. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II or III (LCDC) required. LPC or LSW Preferred. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

Location: East Hospital - Talbot Hall (0399)

Position Type: Intermittent

Scheduled Hours

0.2

Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Clinician is responsible for facilitating patient care across all levels and implementing individualized treatment plans. This role involves direct patient care with a focus on substance dependence treatment and chemical dependency rehabilitation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or Counseling and possess a valid license such as LPC, LSW, or LCDC. The position requires specialized knowledge in chemical dependency and the ability to perform complex clinical tasks.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningClinical diagnosisCrisis interventionAddiction counselingPsychiatric careDocumentationEvidence-based practice

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 29 employers

401k / retirement match
84%
CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
32%
PSLF eligible
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.