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Unison Health
Toledo, Ohio

Clinical Therapist - Community Based Youth

CounselorIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62k-$78k

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Job Description

Why Join Unison Health?

Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.

Compensation & Benefits

  • LSW/LPC - $62,000 to $70,720 annually.
  • LISW/LPCC - $68,000 to $78,000 annually.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
  • Medical with federal minimum deductibles
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement planning and employer contribution
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Position Summary

Unison Health is seeking a licensed LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC to provide direct therapeutic services to children and families experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges. Responsibilities include conducting diagnostic assessments and providing individual, family, and group therapy.

This is a community-based position that requires travel, as services are provided in the youth's home and throughout the community. The position also requires advocacy, care coordination, and linkage to community resources.

This role supports the Whole Child Matters Grant by providing therapeutic services to children and families.

Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights

  • Provides diagnostic service via face-to-face contact with clients under the supervision of a licensed independent clinician or via telehealth under the supervision of a licensed independent clinician.
  • Provides treatment planning and counseling services to an assigned caseload of clients in accordance with state mandates, established agency and program policies, procedures, and philosophy.
  • Documents all services provided and maintains records utilizing the electronic record in accordance with agency policy/procedure.
  • Travel is required, as services are provided in the youth's home and/or community setting.

Education & Experience Requirements

  • an LSW/LPC/LISW/LPCC Required.
  • Experience with Youth and Families.
  • Experience diagnosing youth.
  • Availability/ Willingness to work some/most evenings.
  • 24/7 on call rotation schedule.
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness, individual, group counseling skills, assessment skills, and crisis intervention skills.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.
  • Must demonstrate a positive attitude, commitment to provide superior service, and enthusiastic support for the mission of the agency.
  • Must demonstrate personal integrity, the ability to develop and work as part of a team, and a commitment to the mission of the agency.
  • Must be able to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and at times hostile individuals.
  • Must be able to drive and be insured under the agency’s commercial liability policy as a driver if hired in a program where driving is required.

Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will conduct diagnostic assessments and provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth and families in community-based settings. Responsibilities also include treatment planning, care coordination, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid LSW, LPC, LISW, or LPCC license and possess experience working with youth and families. The role requires the ability to travel, participate in an on-call rotation, and work some evening hours.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic AssessmentIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyCase ManagementMental Health AssessmentData AnalysisCommunication SkillsTeamwork

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 26% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% 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)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k 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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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Toledo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$143k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,128/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
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 · Toledo, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Unison Health

Mental Health Care
Toledo, Ohio
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
Medical with federal minimum deductibles
Dental and vision coverage
Retirement planning and employer contribution