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Come do therapy where your patients already live.
Tired of productivity quotas, stacked caseloads, and driving all over the county between home visits? Restore at A Ray of Hope embeds licensed therapists inside skilled nursing facilities. Your office is in the building. Your patients are down the hall. And your work genuinely changes how a facility cares for its residents — including residents in recovery, whom most buildings don't know how to support. You'll be the one who does.
What your days look like:
- Individual therapy and assessments with nursing home residents (mental health and substance use)
- Working side-by-side with the facility's own team — nursing, social services, administration
- Timely, clean documentation (we'll train you on our system)
- A manageable, consistent caseload — no chasing clients across town
What we give you:
- Clinical supervision provided — perfect for LSWs and LPCs building toward independent licensure
- A real team behind you: scheduling, billing, and NP psychiatric support handled by us
- Steady, predictable hours inside one or two buildings — not a different address every day
- A mission with a story: our founder started this company because of her own daughter's mental-health journey
What you need:
- An active Ohio LSW or LPC license (required — we verify licensure for every clinician)
- A heart for older adults and people in recovery
- Reliable transportation to the facility
If you're a therapist who wants your work to matter — and wants to go home knowing it did — we want to talk to you. Apply today. Interviews are being scheduled now.
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold an active Ohio LSW or LPC license?
- Are you willing to work on-site inside a nursing home facility in the Chillicothe area?
- Do you have reliable transportation?
Work Location: In person
Come do therapy where your patients already live.
Tired of productivity quotas, stacked caseloads, and driving all over the county between home visits? Restore at A Ray of Hope embeds licensed therapists inside skilled nursing facilities. Your office is in the building. Your patients are down the hall. And your work genuinely changes how a facility cares for its residents — including residents in recovery, whom most buildings don't know how to support. You'll be the one who does.
What your days look like:
- Individual therapy and assessments with nursing home residents (mental health and substance use)
- Working side-by-side with the facility's own team — nursing, social services, administration
- Timely, clean documentation (we'll train you on our system)
- A manageable, consistent caseload — no chasing clients across town
What we give you:
- Clinical supervision provided — perfect for LSWs and LPCs building toward independent licensure
- A real team behind you: scheduling, billing, and NP psychiatric support handled by us
- Steady, predictable hours inside one or two buildings — not a different address every day
- A mission with a story: our founder started this company because of her own daughter's mental-health journey
What you need:
- An active Ohio LSW or LPC license (required — we verify licensure for every clinician)
- A heart for older adults and people in recovery
- Reliable transportation to the facility
If you're a therapist who wants your work to matter — and wants to go home knowing it did — we want to talk to you. Apply today. Interviews are being scheduled now.
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold an active Ohio LSW or LPC license?
- Are you willing to work on-site inside a nursing home facility in the Chillicothe area?
- Do you have reliable transportation?
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- OptiMindHealth69
- LifeStance Health34
- CHE Behavioral Health Services30
- Deer Oaks Mental Health Associates26
- BetterHelp23
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services26
- Education6
- Consulting & Professional Services4
- Science & Research2
- Non-Profit & Social Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed associate counselor jobs.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field
- Active licensed associate counselor credential or equivalent state associate-level license
- Experience conducting individual, group, or family therapy sessions under clinical supervision
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment modalities
- Ability to maintain a full caseload while meeting documentation and compliance deadlines
Tips for Your Licensed Associate Counselor Job Search
List your supervision hours precisely
Employers want to know exactly how many supervised clinical hours you've completed and under which license type your supervisor holds. Break this out on your resume by setting, supervisor credential, and hour count rather than a vague total.
Tailor your resume to each clinical setting
A community mental health center and a private group practice prioritize different competencies. Lead with crisis intervention and caseload management for agency roles, and shift to treatment planning and insurance billing experience when targeting private or group settings.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists licensed associate counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by supervision structure offered
If you still need hours toward full licensure, prioritize postings that explicitly mention provided or paid supervision. Scan job descriptions for phrases like 'supervision toward licensure' or 'clinical supervision included' before applying to avoid a costly gap.
Prepare a case conceptualization for interviews
Many hiring panels ask you to walk through a de-identified case using your primary theoretical orientation. Practice presenting a brief client summary, your diagnostic impression, treatment goals, and rationale for your chosen modality in under five minutes.
Negotiate supervision terms before accepting an offer
Once you have an offer, ask how supervision is structured, who provides it, and whether the cost is covered. Getting those details in writing protects your licensure timeline and prevents surprises after you start.
Licensed Associate Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most licensed associate counselors?
OptiMindHealth, LifeStance Health, and CHE Behavioral Health Services are hiring the most licensed associate counselors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Ohio, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community mental health centers and behavioral health networks tend to post the highest volume of associate-level openings at any given time.
How many licensed associate counselor jobs are remote?
About 51% of licensed associate counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telehealth counseling roles making up the largest share of fully remote positions. Outpatient individual therapy and substance use counseling are the sub-specialties most commonly offered in remote or hybrid formats, while crisis services and in-person group therapy roles remain predominantly on-site.
How do you become a licensed associate counselor?
You become a licensed associate counselor by completing a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field, passing your state's required licensure exam, and submitting an application to your state licensing board. After the board approves your associate credential, you complete a set number of supervised clinical hours under a fully licensed supervisor before you're eligible to apply for independent licensure. Requirements vary by state, so check your specific board's rules early in graduate school.
Can you get a licensed associate counselor job with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers hire candidates directly out of graduate programs because the associate credential is itself an entry-level license. Your practicum and internship placements count as clinical experience, so list the specific populations you served, the modalities you used, and the number of direct client contact hours you completed. Community mental health agencies and nonprofit behavioral health organizations are the most likely to offer positions with built-in supervision for new associates.
What does the licensed associate counselor interview process look like?
Most hiring processes for licensed associate counselors include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a clinical interview with a supervisor or director. You'll typically be asked about your theoretical orientation, how you approach treatment planning, and how you handle high-risk or crisis situations. Some employers add a practical component, such as a brief role-play scenario or a written case conceptualization, before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to licensed associate counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to licensed associate counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credential, clinical specialty, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each posting that fits.
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