Community Based Therapist (LSW or LPC)

LPC / LMHCFull-Time

Listed compensation

$61k-$62k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: OH - Columbus - High Street - Columbus, OH
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
  • Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, We are seeking a full-time Therapist to join our Community Based Team in Columbus, Ohio
  • Compensation: $61,000-$62,000

+ Productivity Bonus!

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor or designee, this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served.

This position works 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 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 RESPONSIBILITIES Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served Completes all required documentation in a timely manner Travels daily, to provide community based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.

Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds. Coordinate and monitor services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, 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 relationships with 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.

Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis. Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution. 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred. A valid advanced professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.

Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, automotive insurance, and a good driving record. A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.

Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.

Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

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

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

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.

Qualifications: An Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Disability/veterans.

Key Responsibilities

Provide counseling, case management, advocacy, transportation, and crisis support to youth and families in community settings. Coordinate and monitor services, maintain required documentation, support family reunification or stabilization, and participate in supervision and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

A master's degree in social work or a comparable human services field and a valid advanced professional license acceptable under state or contract regulations are required. Two years of direct-service experience with youth and families is strongly preferred, along with a valid driver's license, reliable insured transportation, a good driving record, and flexibility to work nontraditional hours.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Individual CounselingGroup TherapyFamily TherapyService CoordinationYouth and Family SupportCultural SensitivityMicrosoft Office and Database Software

Social Work — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

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 $66k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$61k–$62kLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) median $67k (middle half $58k–$73k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$66k in purchasing powerOhio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) listings in Ohio636 active13,477 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 46% remote · 24% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
National Youth Advocate Program#10 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
25% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

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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.

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About National Youth Advocate Program

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

Benefits & Perks

22 Days PTO
11 Paid Holidays
Half Day Fridays during summer
Comprehensive healthcare packages
Paid Parental leave
CEU’s
Ongoing training/education
Student loan repayment program

Living in Columbus

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$259k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,471/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Columbus, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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