Behavioral Health Therapist (LSW, LPC)

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56K

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Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Dayton, OH 45420Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesWe are seeking a full-time Therapist to join our PASS-PSB and Health Ways Teams in Dayton, Ohio.

Compensation

$56,000/yr.

To learn more about the program(s), please see the information below: https://www.nyap.org/ohio/pass-psb https://www.nyap.org/ohio/healthy-ways 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 towards living safely and successfully in the community. Working at NYAP: Generous Time Off: 22 Days of Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays and 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: Actively supports, represents, and extends the organization's mission, vision, and values.

Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds for persons served.

Travels daily to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner. Completes all required training in a timely manner.

Consistently achieves established productivity thresholds. Coordinate and monitor services for youth and families 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 the 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. Perform other duties as requested.

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 professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.

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. Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others. 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 Requirements: 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?

We invite you to apply now! https://www.nyap.org/careers 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

The therapist provides mental health counseling, case management, and support services to youth and families within the community. They are responsible for maintaining documentation, coordinating care plans, and ensuring the safety and stabilization of the individuals served.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related Human Services field and possess a valid professional license. Two years of direct service experience with youth and families is strongly preferred, along with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Relationship buildingProductivity managementClinical supervision

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Therapist (LSW, LPC) at NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,885 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k 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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Annual compensation range

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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
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 7.7
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,885 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Dayton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$149k≈ 2.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,251/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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 of Paid Time Off
11 Paid Holidays
Half Day Fridays during summer
Comprehensive healthcare packages
Paid Parental Leave
CEU's, ongoing training/education
Student loan repayment program
Supervision hours