Behavioral Health Counselor - First Responder (LPC or LSW)

DeCoach Rehabilition Center • Dayton, OH

7d • 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 in the community, 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 with an appropriate level of care.

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 and ability to quickly build rapport 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 caseload management and meeting 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.
• Deliver 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.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time