Mental Health Counselor

Garden Path Counseling; Independence Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden Path Counseling is seeking a full-time Mental Health Counselor for our Independence, OH office with hybrid work flexibility. You will conduct individual and couples counseling, complete intake assessments, and develop personalized treatment plans aligned with evidence-based practices.

Daily duties include maintaining clinical documentation, coordinating care with other providers, and monitoring progress, with crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Psychology.
• Active or eligible state licensure (LPC, LPCC, LISW, LMFT or PsyD).
• Strong clinical foundation in Mental Health and Psychology with evidence-based approaches.
• Experience in Treatment Planning and Case Management to coordinate care and track client progress.
• Experience in Relationship Counseling with couples and interpersonal issues.
• Competence in trauma-informed care and addressing anxiety and depression.
• Excellent communication, professional boundaries, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationships.
• Comfort with hybrid work and secure telehealth platforms and electronic health records.
• Commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual and couples counseling sessions.
• Complete intake assessments and develop customized treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinate care with other providers when needed.
• Monitor client progress and provide crisis intervention as appropriate.
• Participate in case consultations and continuing education.

Skills

Clinical foundation

Treatment planning

Relationship counseling

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling/Social Work/Psychology

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR) systems

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Company Description Garden Path Counseling is a mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals recognize their inner strengths and move toward meaningful change. The team provides a neutral, safe environment, offering individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s needs. Services include individual and couples therapy for concerns such as trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress management, grief, adult ADHD, career issues, chronic illness, anger management, self-esteem, and relationship challenges.

Role Description The Mental Health Counselor is a full-time, hybrid role that will be based in our new Independence, OH office, with some work-from-home flexibility. The counselor will conduct individual and couples counseling sessions, complete intake assessments, and develop customized treatment plans aligned with client goals and evidence-based practices. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining accurate clinical documentation, coordinating care with other providers when needed, and managing a consistent caseload. The counselor will monitor client progress, provide crisis intervention as appropriate, and adjust interventions to address evolving needs. Additional tasks may involve participating in case consultations, continuing education, and contributing to a supportive, ethical practice environment.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical foundation in Mental Health and Psychology, with the ability to apply evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Demonstrated expertise in Treatment Planning and Case Management to coordinate care and track client progress effectively.
• Experience in Relationship Counseling, including work with couples and interpersonal relationship issues.
• Relevant master’s degree (e.g., Counseling, Social Work, Psychology) and active or eligible state licensure (e.g., LPC, LPCC, LISW, LMFT or PsyD).
• Competence in trauma-informed care and working with anxiety, depression, and other common presenting concerns.
• Excellent communication skills, professional boundaries, and the ability to build trusting, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationships.
• Comfort with hybrid work arrangements and use of secure telehealth platforms and electronic health records.
• Commitment to ethical practice, ongoing professional development, and culturally responsive, inclusive care.