Counselor/Therapist – LPC, LSW, LPCC, LISW

Oriana House, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Hospital Days

Life Insurance

10 Vacation Days per year

10 Personal-Sick Days per year

Tuition Reimbursement

Long-term Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Wellness Program and Incentives

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Oriana House, Inc. is looking for a full-time Counselor/Therapist located in Akron, Ohio. The role entails preparing client case files, ensuring compliance with documentation standards, and developing treatment plans. Candidates must hold relevant licensure such as LPC or LSW and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include medical insurance, paid hospital days, vacation time, and more. This position offers supervision opportunities to advance licensure. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• LCDCII, LCDCIII, LPC, LSW licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains case files for each client.
• Complies with documentation requirements.
• Determines appropriateness for services using DSM5/ICD 10 criteria.
• Orients clients to facility/programs.
• Develops Individualized Treatment Plans.
• Assists clients in reviewing treatment plans.
• Identifies problems and explores solutions.
• Adheres to the Agency's treatment philosophy.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with regulations regarding client information

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Counselor/Therapist – LPC, LSW, LPCC, LISW

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: COUNS001937

• Posted: April 23, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate: $26 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Glenwood Halfway House
65 East Glenwood Avenue
Akron, OH 44304, USA

STARTING RATE: $26.00 (based degree/licensure)

Through our partnership with Motivo we are able to offer opportunities to gain supervision to advance licensure. Every person that we hire with their LSW or LPC licensure will have the opportunity for supervision to advance and gain their independent licensure.

QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. LCDCII, LCDCIII, LPC, LSW licensure required. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiarity with regulations governing the disclosure of client information and storage of client records required.

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Under appropriate supervision, prepares and maintains a confidential, accurate, organized, and updated case file for each assigned client.
• Complies with documentation requirements as outlined in program policies, protocols and procedures for activities (e.g., assessments, treatment plans, treatment procedures, and in the preparation of required reports.)
• Determines a client’s appropriateness for services using DSM5 /ICD 10 criteria for substance use disorder.
• Effectively orients the client to the facility/program(s) as needed by providing information including, but not limited to: rule infractions that may result in termination, the hours of service availability, clients’ rights and the grievance procedure, and costs for which they may be responsible.
• Develops in collaboration with the client’s Individualized Treatment Plans areas to address identified problems and needs associated with their substance use disorder.
• Assists the client in Treatment Plan: reviews related to new goals, objectives, interventions, and activities, as indicated, and determine the treatment process and resources to be utilized.
• Group clinicians are those clinicians who provide 8 hours or more of group services a week.
• Identifies and explores problems and their ramifications with attention to the clients’ associated attitudes and feelings. With the clients’ participation, examines alternative solutions and develops plans of action.
• Becomes proficient and adheres to the Agency’s treatment philosophy which incorporates Cognitive Behavior Management (CBT), Contingency Management and Self Help meetings.

Full Time Benefits Package includes:

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Card
• Paid Hospital Days
• Life Insurance
• 10 Vacation Days per year
• 10 Personal-Sick Days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Wellness Program and Incentives, including FitThumb Wellness App.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Oriana House Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Associates or better.

Bachelors or better.

Masters or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

LISW

LPCC

LICDC

LCDCII

LPC

LSW

LCDCIII

Equal Opportunity Employer

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