Behavioral Health Counselor - First Responder (LPC or LSW)

DeCoach Recovery Centre•Dayton, OH

8d•$0 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

DeCoach Recovery is seeking a licensed Behavioral Health Counselor to join its Mobile Crisis Team in Kettering, Ohio, as a first responder. The counselor meets individuals in crisis where they are, providing immediate assessment, de-escalation, and solution-focused support. Working with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, the counselor helps clients overcome barriers, stay safe, and connect to the appropriate level of care. The role supports DeCoach Recovery’s work providing comprehensive, compassionate, evidence-based care to people living with substance use disorders, with a focus on long-term recovery and wellness. This is a full-time position paying $70,000. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with a choice of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Requirements

Active Ohio LPC or LSW license in good standing.
Degree in counseling, social work, or a related field.
Active Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build rapport quickly with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, seeking supervision and consultation when needed.
Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage a caseload and meet documentation deadlines.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and ethical in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in crisis intervention, mobile crisis, or emergency behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

Respond to community-based behavioral health crises with on-site crisis intervention, risk assessment, and stabilization.
Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized safety and treatment plans using evidence-based, solution-focused practices.
Provide short-term individual counseling using a strengths-based, person-centered approach.
Coordinate referrals, linkage, and follow-up care with community partners and appropriate resources to support client safety and continuity of care.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, case managers, and other team members.
Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision.
Provide culturally competent, inclusive care to clients from diverse backgrounds and advocate for their needs.
Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including progress notes and treatment plans, in line with professional standards and agency policy.
Pursue ongoing professional development and stay current with behavioral health best practices.