Assessment Specialist/Counselor
About The Position
Join our Mission-Driven, 5-time Top Workplace Award Winning Organization Program / Department: Court Clinic Position : Assessment Specialist/Counselor Employment Type: Full-time Location: Cincinnati, Ohio About Us At Central Clinic Behavioral Health, our mission is to inspire meaningful change by creating options and choices through compassionate approaches to behavioral health services that foster recovery and resiliency for children, adults, families, and communities . Our goal is to connect the right people to the right behavioral health service at the right time. One person’s healing has a cascading effect that not only helps one, but also the wellness of the family and ultimately the community. We serve all communities with dignity and dedication and believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate care. Our employees are the heart of that mission. Why Work with Us? Our Award-Winning Culture: As a 5-time Top Workplace Award winner , our employees are at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in teamwork, open-mindedness, and accountability where everyone feels supported and empowered to grow—both professionally and personally. We prioritize employee wellness, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment where everyone’s voice matters. You will find a community of professionals who support each other—and our clients—with compassion and respect. Competitive Benefits Package: Competitive salary with annual increases based on merit / performance Salary increases with new licensures Full health, dental and vision insurance with employer contribution Clinical supervision and licensure support provided Generous paid time off – Year 1 of employment – 4 weeks of PTO AND 11 paid holidays Service delivery bonuses, for applicable roles. Short – term disability – offered at no cost to all employees 401(k) available after one year of employment Employee wellness programs Ongoing training and CEU opportunities Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. Flexible scheduling for many roles Position Summary Provide intensive individual, group, and crisis counseling case management services to CCRS/TASC clients. Interviews referred individuals and screens referrals to determine eligibility into CCRS/TASC Program and Court Clinic’s Behavioral groups. Develops, implements, and monitors treatment plans for everyone on caseload; coordinates and consults with others to develop treatment plans; provides assessments information. Provides monthly progress reports to Probation or Diversion Officers by the 5 th working day of the month. Provides consultation for supervisors; prepares case material for discussion with consultant. Attends case conference meetings with supervisor to discuss, review, and analyze caseload for evaluation of services delivered. Facilitates Substance Use Disorder treatment groups, as needed. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. Develops and maintains daily and cumulative records for everyone served in a timely manner; prepares related correspondence and reports; attends training. Provides referral to treatment provider within 7 working days of client’s acceptance to TASC; works closely with criminal justice, treatment personnel, and community resources to coordinate treatment/counseling. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with client, staff, treatment providers, probation officers, outside agencies, and community. Make court appearances. Other duties as assigned. What We Value in our next Assessment Specialist/Counselor Bachelor’s degree in either social sciences, criminal justice or another related field. Chemical dependency or social work license in the state of Ohio. Ready to Make a Difference? At Central Clinic Behavioral Health, you will not just find a job, you will find a calling, a community, and a place to grow. If you are passionate about behavioral health care and want to be a part of an organization where your efforts truly make a difference, we encourage you to submit your resume today. Notice of Accommodation Central Clinic Behavioral Health is committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in the interview process, or otherwise engage in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner and will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in either social sciences, criminal justice or another related field.
- Chemical dependency or social work license in the state of Ohio.
Responsibilities
- Provide intensive individual, group, and crisis counseling case management services to CCRS/TASC clients.
- Interviews referred individuals and screens referrals to determine eligibility into CCRS/TASC Program and Court Clinic’s Behavioral groups.
- Develops, implements, and monitors treatment plans for everyone on caseload; coordinates and consults with others to develop treatment plans; provides assessments information.
- Provides monthly progress reports to Probation or Diversion Officers by the 5th working day of the month.
- Provides consultation for supervisors; prepares case material for discussion with consultant.
- Attends case conference meetings with supervisor to discuss, review, and analyze caseload for evaluation of services delivered.
- Facilitates Substance Use Disorder treatment groups, as needed.
- Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
- Develops and maintains daily and cumulative records for everyone served in a timely manner; prepares related correspondence and reports; attends training.
- Provides referral to treatment provider within 7 working days of client’s acceptance to TASC; works closely with criminal justice, treatment personnel, and community resources to coordinate treatment/counseling.
- Establishes and maintains positive relationships with client, staff, treatment providers, probation officers, outside agencies, and community.
- Make court appearances.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual increases based on merit / performance
- Salary increases with new licensures
- Full health, dental and vision insurance with employer contribution
- Clinical supervision and licensure support provided
- Generous paid time off – Year 1 of employment – 4 weeks of PTO AND 11 paid holidays
- Service delivery bonuses, for applicable roles.
- Short – term disability – offered at no cost to all employees
- 401(k) available after one year of employment
- Employee wellness programs
- Ongoing training and CEU opportunities
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Flexible scheduling for many roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
