Clinical Counselor | Altercare Newark South; AL | Altercare Newark North | Part Time

Job Category
:
Social Services

Requisition Number
: CLINI
003966

Posted
:
January 14, 2026

Part-Time

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Altercare Newark North
151 Price Rd
Newark, OH 43055, USA

This is not your typical counseling job!

If you have a passion for working in a creative environment with older adults, then this Clinical Counseling position is for you! It is a part time position. This position will be located at Altercare Newark South (AL) (17 Forry St. Newark, OH 43055) and Altercare Newark North (151 Price Rd. Newark, OH 43055).

Position Responsibilities for a Counselor:

• Conducts diagnostic assessments/updates, develops/revises/implements individualized treatment plans, and provides individual and/or group therapy to residents of nursing homes.
• Utilizes outcomes tools to monitor effectiveness of treatment.
• Consults and collaborates with other interdisciplinary staff as needed.
• Maintains active licensure to practice as a counselor or social worker.

Essential Skills and Behaviors for a Clinical Counselor:

Demonstrates solid therapeutic and evaluating skills, strong communication skills (both written and verbal), and positive problem-solving skills. Abides by the Encompass Care and/or professional code of ethics.

Education/

Experience:

Requires an active state license to practice as a social worker or professional counselor in Ohio. Experience in providing counseling/therapy services to older adults preferred but not required.

The Company:

Encompass Care, a provider of post-acute therapy services, clinical counseling, and ancillary nursing services, is seeking a compassionate and driven counselor with an LPC, LPCC, LSW or LISW licensure to join our team.

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