Behavioral Health Counselor (LPC or LSW required)

DeCoach Rehabilition Center•Hamilton, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

DeCoach Recovery is hiring a full-time, onsite Behavioral Health Counselor in Hamilton, Ohio. The counselor will provide hands-on therapeutic care in a supportive, collaborative setting, helping clients address barriers and take practical, goal-focused steps toward recovery and ongoing wellness. The role serves clients experiencing addiction and mental health struggles and uses individualized care plans grounded in proven clinical methods. The counselor will assess clients, develop personalized treatment plans, provide individual and group therapy, collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team, and respond to crises. The role also involves maintaining timely clinical documentation, participating in team and supervision activities, providing culturally aware care and advocacy, and pursuing ongoing learning and professional growth. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position requires a degree in counseling, social work, chemical dependency, or a closely related field, along with a current Ohio license or certification in counseling or a comparable discipline. Experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders is preferred.

Requirements

Degree in counseling, social work, chemical dependency, or a closely related field.
Current Ohio license or certification in counseling or a comparable discipline, such as LPC, LPCC, LSW, LISW, LCDC II/III, or LICDC.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the ability to earn trust quickly.
Collaborative approach and comfort working with professionals from different disciplines.
Self-direction and sound judgment about when to seek guidance.
Strong organizational skills to manage a caseload and meet documentation deadlines.
Composure and sound ethics in a busy setting where priorities can shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

Complete client assessments and create personalized treatment plans using evidence-based, solution-focused methods.
Lead individual and group therapy sessions that draw on clients’ strengths and prioritize their goals.
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers to coordinate well-rounded care.
Provide de-escalation and crisis support to clients in distress and connect them with appropriate resources to support their safety.
Maintain thorough, timely records, including progress notes and treatment plans, in accordance with professional and agency standards.
Participate in team huddles, case reviews, and clinical supervision.
Provide respectful, culturally aware care and advocate for clients within the organization and in the wider community.
Continue learning through training and current research and pursue opportunities for professional growth.